Friday

 We will read pages 100-125 in class today and work on journals.

First please write sentences with Crepuscular and Visceral

 

10/23 100-125

 

10/25 125-146

  

10/26 149-169

 

10/ 27 170-188

 

10/28 189-205

10/29 206-222

 

11/1 223-243

 

11/2 244-262

 

11/3 263-284

 

11/4 285-303

 

11/5 304-223

 

11/8 324-341

 

11/9 342-358

 

11/10 359-368

 

Thursday

Today I need you to write sentences with the first two vocabulary words: Estuary and Diurnal

and then using your textbooks answer the following questions: 

1. Kya’s Childhood: What happens to Kya’s mother and siblings, and how does their leaving affect her?

2. Survival: How does Kya learn to survive on her own in the marsh? Give two examples.

3. Setting: How does the marsh influence Kya’s personality and the way she lives?

4. Family Relationships: Describe Kya’s relationship with her father. How does it change throughout the early chapters?

5. Loneliness: How does Kya deal with being alone? What does this reveal about her character?

6. Prejudice: How do the people in town treat Kya, and why do you think they treat her this way?

7. Character Analysis: What makes Kya different from other children her age? Explain using details from the book.

8. Important Relationships: What role does Jumpin’ and his wife, Mabel, play in Kya’s life?

9. Themes: What is one major theme developing in the story so far? Explain how the author shows this theme.

10. Prediction: Based on what you have read through page 78, what do you predict will happen to Kya next? Use evidence from the story to support your prediction.

 

Reading Schedule 

10/22 78-99

 

10/23 100-125

 

10/25 125-146

  

10/26 149-169

 

10/ 27 170-188

 

10/28 189-205

10/29 206-222

 

11/1 223-243

 

11/2 244-262

 

11/3 263-284

 

11/4 285-303

 

11/5 304-223

 

11/8 324-341

 

11/9 342-358

 

11/10 359-368

 

11/11Review and/or work on journals

 

Example of a READING LOG

451 pages 113-123 (Danny Brady's work)

After arriving at Montag's house he sees Mildred run out of the house, stiffen when she passes Montag, and climb into a beatle and zoom off saying, "poor family, poor family, oh everything gone, everything, everything, everything gone now..."; she was the one who called in the alarm. Beatty tells Montag that he must be the one to burn his own house with the flamethrower, and then they will arrest him. Montag takes the flamethrower and enters his house, he first burns some books; then he burns the bed, which lit up in a orange and red blaze; then the bedroom walls; the cosmetics chest; the chairs; the table; everything that showed that he had lived here in this empty house with a strange woman who would forget him tomorrow. If there was no solution, then now there was no problem. Then he went into the parlor and burned the family. When he was done and the house crumbling Beatty seeing montag listening to Faber, strikes him and the green bullet flew out of Montag's ear. Beatty picks it up and says that after arresting Montag they'll go after his friend, Faber. In defiance Montag aims the Flamethrower at Beatty. Beatty thinks that Montag is bluffing and takes a few steps towards him, big mistake, Montag scorches Beatty and then knocks out Black and Stoneman. He drops to the ground depressed about killing a man who he once called a friend, when he recuperates, he gets up and is struck by a car, breaking his leg. Montag forces himself to get up and move because he heard sirens. He first walks, then trots, then he breaks into run to the night.

Important Events:

1. "Beatty," he thought, you're not a problem now. You always said, don't face a problem, burn it. Well now I've done both. Good bye, Captain."
2. "poor family, poor family, oh everything gone, everything, everything, everything gone now..."
3. "It was good to Burn"
4. Montag Killing Beatty (CLIMAX!)
5. the chairs; the table; everything that showed that he had lived here in this empty house with a strange woman who would forget him tomorrow. If there was no solution, then now there was no problem. 

Figurative Language

1. Faber was back there, sitting in a pile of black tar
2. "Beatty," he thought, you're not a problem now. You always said, don't face a problem, burn it. Well now I've done both. Good bye, Captain."
3. "poor family, poor family, oh everything gone, everything, everything, everything gone now..."] 

 

Wednesday

Today we are going to discuss what happens in the first 50 pages of the book and what your wrote in your journals. We will then read the next twenty pages. 

New Vocabulary

Estuary

Diurnal

Crepuscular

Visceral

Myriad

Preen

Brackish

Insolent

Squalor

Pious

 

10/21 59-77

 

10/22 78-99

 

10/23 100-125

 

10/25 125-146

  

10/26 149-169

 

10/ 27 170-188

 

10/28 189-205

10/29 206-222

 

11/1 223-243

 

11/2 244-262

 

11/3 263-284

 

11/4 285-303

 

11/5 304-223

 

11/8 324-341

 

11/9 342-358

 

11/10 359-368

 

11/11Review and/or work on journals

 

Example of a READING LOG

451 pages 113-123 (Danny Brady's work)

After arriving at Montag's house he sees Mildred run out of the house, stiffen when she passes Montag, and climb into a beatle and zoom off saying, "poor family, poor family, oh everything gone, everything, everything, everything gone now..."; she was the one who called in the alarm. Beatty tells Montag that he must be the one to burn his own house with the flamethrower, and then they will arrest him. Montag takes the flamethrower and enters his house, he first burns some books; then he burns the bed, which lit up in a orange and red blaze; then the bedroom walls; the cosmetics chest; the chairs; the table; everything that showed that he had lived here in this empty house with a strange woman who would forget him tomorrow. If there was no solution, then now there was no problem. Then he went into the parlor and burned the family. When he was done and the house crumbling Beatty seeing montag listening to Faber, strikes him and the green bullet flew out of Montag's ear. Beatty picks it up and says that after arresting Montag they'll go after his friend, Faber. In defiance Montag aims the Flamethrower at Beatty. Beatty thinks that Montag is bluffing and takes a few steps towards him, big mistake, Montag scorches Beatty and then knocks out Black and Stoneman. He drops to the ground depressed about killing a man who he once called a friend, when he recuperates, he gets up and is struck by a car, breaking his leg. Montag forces himself to get up and move because he heard sirens. He first walks, then trots, then he breaks into run to the night.

Important Events:

1. "Beatty," he thought, you're not a problem now. You always said, don't face a problem, burn it. Well now I've done both. Good bye, Captain."
2. "poor family, poor family, oh everything gone, everything, everything, everything gone now..."
3. "It was good to Burn"
4. Montag Killing Beatty (CLIMAX!)
5. the chairs; the table; everything that showed that he had lived here in this empty house with a strange woman who would forget him tomorrow. If there was no solution, then now there was no problem. 

Figurative Language

1. Faber was back there, sitting in a pile of black tar
2. "Beatty," he thought, you're not a problem now. You always said, don't face a problem, burn it. Well now I've done both. Good bye, Captain."
3. "poor family, poor family, oh everything gone, everything, everything, everything gone now..."] 

 

Tuesday

Today we are going to discuss what happens in the first 50 pages of the book and what your wrote in your journals. We will then read the next twenty pages. 

10/20 59-77

 

10/21 78-99

 

10/22 100-125

 

10/25 125-146

  

10/26 149-169

 

10/ 27 170-188

 

10/28 189-205

10/29 206-222

 

11/1 223-243

 

11/2 244-262

 

11/3 263-284

 

11/4 285-303

 

11/5 304-223

 

11/8 324-341

 

11/9 342-358

 

11/10 359-368

 

11/11Review and/or work on journals

 

Example of a READING LOG

451 pages 113-123 (Danny Brady's work)

After arriving at Montag's house he sees Mildred run out of the house, stiffen when she passes Montag, and climb into a beatle and zoom off saying, "poor family, poor family, oh everything gone, everything, everything, everything gone now..."; she was the one who called in the alarm. Beatty tells Montag that he must be the one to burn his own house with the flamethrower, and then they will arrest him. Montag takes the flamethrower and enters his house, he first burns some books; then he burns the bed, which lit up in a orange and red blaze; then the bedroom walls; the cosmetics chest; the chairs; the table; everything that showed that he had lived here in this empty house with a strange woman who would forget him tomorrow. If there was no solution, then now there was no problem. Then he went into the parlor and burned the family. When he was done and the house crumbling Beatty seeing montag listening to Faber, strikes him and the green bullet flew out of Montag's ear. Beatty picks it up and says that after arresting Montag they'll go after his friend, Faber. In defiance Montag aims the Flamethrower at Beatty. Beatty thinks that Montag is bluffing and takes a few steps towards him, big mistake, Montag scorches Beatty and then knocks out Black and Stoneman. He drops to the ground depressed about killing a man who he once called a friend, when he recuperates, he gets up and is struck by a car, breaking his leg. Montag forces himself to get up and move because he heard sirens. He first walks, then trots, then he breaks into run to the night.

Important Events:

1. "Beatty," he thought, you're not a problem now. You always said, don't face a problem, burn it. Well now I've done both. Good bye, Captain."
2. "poor family, poor family, oh everything gone, everything, everything, everything gone now..."
3. "It was good to Burn"
4. Montag Killing Beatty (CLIMAX!)
5. the chairs; the table; everything that showed that he had lived here in this empty house with a strange woman who would forget him tomorrow. If there was no solution, then now there was no problem. 

Figurative Language

1. Faber was back there, sitting in a pile of black tar
2. "Beatty," he thought, you're not a problem now. You always said, don't face a problem, burn it. Well now I've done both. Good bye, Captain."
3. "poor family, poor family, oh everything gone, everything, everything, everything gone now..."] 

 

Thursday

 Make sure you have read to page 58 today and finished your reading journals. 

Tuesday

 Here is the reading schedule. You just need to do one journal per reading assignment (or per the 20 pages).

THE READING LOG: 

 A short synopsis of the action and character development (what happened who was involved?  Did anyone change? )
 Your interpretation of the significant events occurring in these pages (how were these pages important to the development of the story?)
 Noteworthy figurative language and other literary elements (metaphors, similes, symbols, irony?)
 Vocabulary—unfamiliar words (Look up the words you do not know!!!!)

10/13 pages 22-40

 

10/14 40-58

  

10/20 59-77

 

10/21 78-99

 

10/22 100-125

 

10/25 125-146

  

10/26 149-169

 

10/ 27 170-188

 

10/28 189-205

10/29 206-222

 

11/1 223-243

 

11/2 244-262

 

11/3 263-284

 

11/4 285-303

 

11/5 304-223

 

11/8 324-341

 

11/9 342-358

 

11/10 359-368

 

11/11Review and/or work on journals

 

Example of a READING LOG

451 pages 113-123 (Danny Brady's work)

After arriving at Montag's house he sees Mildred run out of the house, stiffen when she passes Montag, and climb into a beatle and zoom off saying, "poor family, poor family, oh everything gone, everything, everything, everything gone now..."; she was the one who called in the alarm. Beatty tells Montag that he must be the one to burn his own house with the flamethrower, and then they will arrest him. Montag takes the flamethrower and enters his house, he first burns some books; then he burns the bed, which lit up in a orange and red blaze; then the bedroom walls; the cosmetics chest; the chairs; the table; everything that showed that he had lived here in this empty house with a strange woman who would forget him tomorrow. If there was no solution, then now there was no problem. Then he went into the parlor and burned the family. When he was done and the house crumbling Beatty seeing montag listening to Faber, strikes him and the green bullet flew out of Montag's ear. Beatty picks it up and says that after arresting Montag they'll go after his friend, Faber. In defiance Montag aims the Flamethrower at Beatty. Beatty thinks that Montag is bluffing and takes a few steps towards him, big mistake, Montag scorches Beatty and then knocks out Black and Stoneman. He drops to the ground depressed about killing a man who he once called a friend, when he recuperates, he gets up and is struck by a car, breaking his leg. Montag forces himself to get up and move because he heard sirens. He first walks, then trots, then he breaks into run to the night.

Important Events:

1. "Beatty," he thought, you're not a problem now. You always said, don't face a problem, burn it. Well now I've done both. Good bye, Captain."
2. "poor family, poor family, oh everything gone, everything, everything, everything gone now..."
3. "It was good to Burn"
4. Montag Killing Beatty (CLIMAX!)
5. the chairs; the table; everything that showed that he had lived here in this empty house with a strange woman who would forget him tomorrow. If there was no solution, then now there was no problem. 

Figurative Language

1. Faber was back there, sitting in a pile of black tar
2. "Beatty," he thought, you're not a problem now. You always said, don't face a problem, burn it. Well now I've done both. Good bye, Captain."
3. "poor family, poor family, oh everything gone, everything, everything, everything gone now..."] 

 

Monday

 Please make sure your personal narratives are turned in. 

Today we will be starting a novel: Where the Crawdads Sing 

Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens is a stunning blend of coming-of-age story, murder mystery, and a deep exploration of solitude set against the backdrop of the North Carolina marshes. The novel follows Kya Clark, known as the "Marsh Girl," who endures a life of abandonment, isolation, and resilience while forging her own path in nature. As she grows up, her story unfolds alongside a gripping murder investigation that leads the community to scrutinize her as a prime suspect. This rich narrative not only highlights themes of loneliness, love, and survival but also poses profound questions about human connection and the impact of environment on identity. Its compelling prose and emotional depth have resonated with readers, making it a bestseller that invites reflection and discussion. 

Objectives: At the end of the book students will be able to

1) Outline the plot according the six elements of plot. Give at least three events for the rising action and falling action.
2) Be able to discuss the importance of the following characters:
Kya Clark

Tate Walker

Chase Andrews

Jumpin’ James Henry

Mabel Henry

Jodie Clark

Ma and Pa Clark

Sheriff Ed Jackson

Tom Milton

3) Be able to explain and give at least three examples of scenes that fit the following themes:

Survival and Self-Reliance

Isolation and Abandonment

Prejudice and Social Exclusion

Coming of Age

Nature as a Substitute for Human Society

4) List two foreshadows
5) List four allusions and discuss why these allusions are important to the book
6) List the point of view
7) List the setting
8) Who is the dynamic character(s)
9) Discuss the meaning of the following images/symbols

 

The Marsh and the Swamp

The Fire Tower

The Shell and Feather Collection

The Necklace

10) List and explain four metaphors and/or similes. What is being compared? What is important about the comparison?

11) Discuss how the book is a bildungsroman novel.
12) Discuss the meaning of the following motifs

Poetry and “Amanda Hamilton”

Animal Behavior

Literacy, Reading, Books

The Sound of the Screen Door Slapping

Footprints

 

13) List some situational, dramatic, and cosmic ironies

14) Be able to answer some of the essential questions in a short respons.

15) Discuss the relationships in this novel

16) Discuss the dual timeline and the trial

17) Be able to answer various study questions as we read

18) Discuss the meaning of the title 

19) Keep a reading journal for every two chapters of the book

 

Essential Questions:

To what extent are human morals dictated by culture versus nature?

Is an action fundamentally wrong if it is done entirely for self-preservation?
How does our physical environment shape who we become?

How does a community construct an "outsider," and what purpose does that serving?

What does it mean to be "civilized"?

How does literacy change a person's trajectory and power in the world?

Does true justice exist within the human legal system?