Take the first 15 minutes of class today to prepare, proofread, and submit your Google slideshow to our Google classroom. We will then present the presentations to the class.
As you present and listen to the presentations, take notes of each genre and relevant information from your peers in your journal.
When we conclude the presentations, please go to the library to pick up the YA novel The Thief of Always. When we return from the library, we will begin reading the book in class.
When we return from the library, click here for information Clive Barker has provided on The Thief of Always. What strikes you as interesting or important? What expectations do you have in reading this book? Let's discuss.
As you read the first few chapters (1-3), keep track of some of the following literary devices/terms that can be found in the book. As you read, jot down notes in your JOURNAL about what you find. This will be collected later in the marking period.
Motifs (a motif is a recurring or repeated object, image, or idea in a story):
Names: many of the names in this book hold clues as to their true nature or significance. What might the names: Rictus, Carna, Millsap (the town), Griffin, Swick, Mr. Hood, Jive, Marr mean?
Animals: Look for the types of animals mentioned or met in the novel. What might be the connection between them?
Transformation: A character that changes in a story is called “dynamic”.
Journal exercises. Complete at least ONE of the following in your JOURNAL. Complete at least ONE (a different one) for your BLOG. (Minimum credit is two entries).
Chapter One - three:
Next class will be a Black Lives Matter celebration!
As you present and listen to the presentations, take notes of each genre and relevant information from your peers in your journal.
When we conclude the presentations, please go to the library to pick up the YA novel The Thief of Always. When we return from the library, we will begin reading the book in class.
When we return from the library, click here for information Clive Barker has provided on The Thief of Always. What strikes you as interesting or important? What expectations do you have in reading this book? Let's discuss.
As you read the first few chapters (1-3), keep track of some of the following literary devices/terms that can be found in the book. As you read, jot down notes in your JOURNAL about what you find. This will be collected later in the marking period.
Motifs (a motif is a recurring or repeated object, image, or idea in a story):
- Questions: Rictus says “No questions boy…questions rot the mind.” Questions (pg. 6, 8, etc.) are a recurring motif in the novel. Try to notice as many “questions” or “question-like” items or events in the book. Remember that this book is a mystery. Without questioning, one can never find the answer to a mystery. What might the author be trying to tell us as people?
- Barker uses the poetic technique of personification throughout the book. As you read, try to notice when he uses it. Consider why he might want to describe inanimate objects with living traits.
- Similes are used like adjectives to describe an abstract idea in a more concrete or solid way. They help create imagery! Keep a record of the number of times Barker uses similes in his novel. Why does he use so much comparison?
Names: many of the names in this book hold clues as to their true nature or significance. What might the names: Rictus, Carna, Millsap (the town), Griffin, Swick, Mr. Hood, Jive, Marr mean?
Animals: Look for the types of animals mentioned or met in the novel. What might be the connection between them?
Transformation: A character that changes in a story is called “dynamic”.
- What kinds of changes occur to Harvey and the other characters in the book? Are these all physical or mental changes? Why is change important as a theme, do you think?
Journal exercises. Complete at least ONE of the following in your JOURNAL. Complete at least ONE (a different one) for your BLOG. (Minimum credit is two entries).
Chapter One - three:
1. Pg. 2; Pick a month. Personify it. Explain why the month is monstrous or marvelous, etc.
2. Pg. 3; Write about your own route to school. What would a detective following your route to school and your day find. Describe where you go and what you do routinely.
3. Pg. 5; Describe what you would like to do with your time or life.
4. Pg. 8; make a list of questions that you would like answered. Start realistically, then begin asking questions a small child might ask or ask questions that seem odd or far-fetched and creative.
5. Pg. 22; What would be a fine thing to build in your life?
6. Pg. 22; Use infinitives to string a series of seemingly random thoughts together as in the first paragraph on page 22 (chapter 3). An infinitive is made by adding TO + VERB. Notice how Barker creates a rhythmic passage using semi-colons and infinitives.
7. Pg. 23; Describe a person’s face using a simile.
8. Pg. 25; Mrs. Griffin says, “Nothing’s perfect…because time passes…and the beetle and the worm find their way into everything sooner or later.” Consider the meaning of this statement. In your journal, list your own reasons why nothing is perfect.HOMEWORK: Complete reading chapters 1-3 for FRIDAY, Feb. 14--Valentine's Day! Bring your books back with you to class. Write at least 1 entry in your journal AND at least 1 post to your blog from the choices above.
Next class will be a Black Lives Matter celebration!
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