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Stave 1 Pages 1-13Part I: VocabularyDirections: Read the two sentences below with the vocabulary word bolded, guess the meaning using context clues, then look up the meaning, and give one synonym for the word {from your brain}. Sentence My GuessReal MeaningSynonym Gary’s mother emphatically insisted that her son get home on time. Although you may be proud of an accomplishment, if you boast about it, it comes off as annoying. Part II: Literary Device: ToneDirections: Tone in literary work is the attitude that the author shows. It can portray a variety of emotions. Identify the tone of the novel so far along with one piece of evidence to support your answer. Cite your evidence using MLA format {your notes!} Part III: Discussion“What do we know for sure about Ebenezer Scrooge as of yet?”Part IV: WritingDirections: Answer the following question in complete sentences. What point of view is this story being told from {First/second/third person-limited/third-person omniscient}? How can you tell?Part VI: Novel Connections None. Exit Ticket:Stave 1 Pages 14-26Part I: VocabularyDirections: Look up the following two words and then complete the rest of the chart on your own. Word MeaningPictureSynonym remorsephantomPart II: Literary Device: SimileSymbolism is using an object or action that means something more than its literal meaning. {Not surface level, think deeper!}. Example: a tree might symbolize life. A Christmas Carol is full of symbolism. Briefly describe (2-3 sentences) something from the first stave that is symbolic. “Why doesn’t Scrooge want to take advantage of the chance Marley’s ghost offers?”Part III: DiscussionPart IV: WritingDirections: Answer the following question in complete sentences. Briefly describe {4 sentences) two important conflicts from stave one. What kind of conflict are they {man vs. man OR man vs. nature, OR man vs. self}. Part VI: Novel Connections None.Exit Ticket:Stave 2 Pages 27-37Part I: Vocabulary Directions: Read the three sentences below with the vocabulary word bolded, guess the meaning using context clues, look up the meaning, and give one synonym for the word on your own. Word My GuessReal MeaningSentenceAlthough I didn’t want to stay after school, I was obliged to stay. Otherwise I would be in trouble. During the court hearing, the suspect disclaimed that he had anything to do with the bank robbery. After they broke up, Peter continually felt melancholy whenever he saw her. Part II: Literary Device: Rhyme scheme & metaphorDirections: Identify the rhyme scheme of the first two stanzas in each poem. Then highlight any metaphors.Rhyme Scheme The order in which particular words rhyme in a poem. {Ex: ABCA, ABCA}.Metaphor When something is identified as being another to compare the two things. {Ex: Henry was a lion on the battlefield}.Good King Wenceslas Traditional CarolChristmas BellsBy: Henry Wadsworth LongfellowGood King Wenceslas looked outon the feast of Stephen,when the snow lay round about,deep and crisp and even.Brightly shown the moon that night,though the frost was cruel,when a poor man came in sight,gathering winter fuel.Hither, page, and stand by me.If thou know it telling:yonder peasant, who is he?Where and what his dwelling?Sire, he lives a good league hence,underneath the mountain,right against the forest fenceby Saint Agnes fountain.Bring me flesh, and bring me wine.Bring me pine logs hither.Thou and I will see him dinewhen we bear them thither.Page and monarch, forth they went,forth they went togetherthrough the rude wind's wild lamentand the bitter weather.Sire, the night is darker now,and the wind blows stronger.Fails my heart, I know not how -I can go no longer.Mark my footsteps good, my page,tread thou in them boldly:Thou shalt find the winter's ragefreeze thy blood less coldly.In his master's step he trod,where the snow lay dented.Heat was in the very sodwhich the saint had printed.Therefore, Christian men, be sure,wealth or rank possessing,ye who now will bless the poorshall yourselves find blessingI heard the bells on Christmas DayTheir old familiar carols playAnd wild and sweet the words repeatOf peace on Earth, good will to menAnd thought how as the day had comeThe belfries of all ChristendomHad rolled along the unbroken songOf peace on Earth, good will to menI can hear themI can hear themI can hear themAnd in despair I bowed my head"There is no peace on Earth" I saidFor hate is strong and mocks the songOf peace on Earth, good will to menThen pealed the bells more loud and deepGod is not dead nor does He sleepThe wrong shall fail, the right prevailWith peace on Earth, good will to men“Dickens refers to this novel as a ‘carol’, a song. What would be the effect of this novel being an actual carol?”Part III: Discussion Part IV: Writing NonePart VI: Novel Connections {See poems above!} Also on page 115-117 in novel. Exit Ticket: NoneStave 2 Pages 38-50Part I: Vocabulary Directions: Look up the following 2 words and then complete the rest of the chart on your own. Word MeaningPictureSynonym thoroughfareagilityPart II: Literary Device none. Part III: Discussion“The ghosts that visit Scrooge are regularly going to use Scrooge’s own words against him. Is this an example of foreshadow? Why or why not?”Part IV: WritingDirections: Answer the following questions in complete sentences. What does the Spirit of Christmas past symbolize? What led you to be able to deduce {infer} the answer to question #1? Part VI: Novel ConnectionsDirections: Read the story found on pages 126-127 called The Unrepentant Rich Man and answer the following question in complete sentences. Describe the connection between the story and A Christmas CarolExit Ticket: Choose three of nine vocabulary words so far, and group them together. Give them a title that shows why they are connected {similar}. 1.2.3.Stave 3 Pages 51-58Part I: VocabularyDirections: Look up the following two words and then complete the rest of the chart on your own. Word MeaningOther forms of the wordSentenceprodigioustimidPart II: Literary DeviceDirections: Based on the Dickens’ use of imagery, what does the spirit of Christmas present look like?Imagery: Where the author uses words and phrases to create “mental images” for the reader. Imagery helps the reader to visualize more realistically the author’s writings.“What effect did the Ghost of Christmas Present’s torch have on those he sprinkled its droppings on?”Part III: DiscussionPart IV: Writing Directions: Based on Dickens’ description of the Ghost of Christmas Present, draw an image of the phantom. Part VI: Novel Connections N/AExit Ticket: Summarize today’s reading in 10 words exactly.Stave 3 Pages 59-69Part I: VocabularyDirections: Look up the following two words and then complete the rest of the chart on your own. Word MeaningillustrationSynonymAntonymMurmurDismal Part II: Literary Device N/A“What effect did the Ghost of Christmas Present’s torch have on those he sprinkled its droppings on?”Part III: DiscussionPart IV: Writing N/APart VI: Novel Connections N/AExit Ticket: How is there a similarity between the two vocabulary words for today?Stave 3 Pages 70-81Part I: Vocabulary Directions: Study the photos below, and then look up the words dismal and sentiment. Answer the questions below. {A}{B}DWhich photo represents the word sentiment most accurately? Explain. _Which photo represents the word dismal most accurately? Explain. Part II: Literary DeviceGive two examples of symbolism directly related to the Ghost of Christmas Present. Explain the symbolism. Part III: Discussion“Based on the type of interactions that Scrooge has had with the phantoms so far, predict what the third interaction will be like.”Part IV: WritingIdentify at least 1 phrase that the Ghost of Christmas Present begins to use against Ebenezer Scrooge. What effect does this have on him?Part VI: Novel ConnectionsDirections: Read Christmas Was a Time of Plenty on pages 132-134 independently. Then answer the question below. In what era was the setting of the short story? Was there any symbolism in this story? Explain.Exit Ticket: NoneStave 4 Pages 82-93Part I: Vocabulary Directions: Study the photos below, and then look up the words solemn and pendulous. Answer the questions below.{A}{B} Which photo represents the word solemn most accurately? Explain. _Which photo represents the word pendulous most accurately? Explain. Verbal Irony- Verbal irony is the use of words to mean something different from what a person actually says. {Sarcasm}Situational Irony -It occurs when the audience is aware of something that the characters in the story are not aware of.Dramatic Irony- Dramatic irony occurs when the exact opposite of what is meant to happen, happens.Part II: Literary Device: Irony In A Muppet Christmas Carol, the business men are depicted as pigs. Is this an example of a non-example of irony? If it is, what kind. Explain your answer. Part III: Discussion- nonePart IV: Writing-nonePart VI: Novel Connections - noneExit Ticket: Explain a time in your life when there was dramatic irony.Stave 4 Pages 94-102Part I: VocabularyDirections: Look up the underlined vocabulary word and then answer the question. Make sure to use the word in the sentence and include reasons that show you know the definition. How would you relent if you were in the middle of a tickle fight? How would you decorate a threshold for Halloween or Christmas?Part II: Literary DeviceBriefly describe {3 sentences) the conflict Scrooge is having. What kind of conflict are they {man vs. man OR man vs. nature, OR man vs. self}.Part III: Discussion“It is suggested that the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come feels pity for Scrooge. Do you? Explain”Part IV: Writing Directions: Answer the following questions in complete sentences. What emotion does Caroline and her family {not the Cratchits} feel when they learn Scrooge is dead? Retell the events that transpired at the Cratchits house. Part VI: Novel ConnectionsExit Ticket:How was the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come different than the previous two spirits that visited Scrooge?Stave 5 Pages 103-111Part I: VocabularySentence My GuessReal MeaningSynonym In a rare moment of?unanimity?the club members reached a decision on the theme for the party. If?they?liked?it,?fine;?if?not,?they?would?often?suggest?an alteration.Part II: Literary Device: Point of View:How would the story been effected if it was told in first person instead of third person point of view?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Part III: Discussion“What major change did the protagonist go through throughout the entirety of the novel?”Part IV: WritingExplain the theme of A Christmas Carol with text evidence to support your answer. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ................
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