CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.2
Determine two or more themes or central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another to produce a complex account; provide an objective summary of the text.
Determine two or more themes or central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another to produce a complex account; provide an objective summary of the text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.1
Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 11-12 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 11-12 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
1) Think about the Gothic element that was missing from HOU
2) Respond to the following questions: Do you think modern American society emphasizes physical
beauty and perfection too much? Through the study of genetics, medical doctors are now able to help
parents select the traits (characteristics) of their embryos and future
children. Do you think this should be
allowed? Would you take advantage of our medical knowledge and power to achieve
physical perfection? For instance, would
you take advantage of laser treatment to get rid of all birthmarks and
freckles?
3)
VOCABULARY WORD
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MEANING
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NOTES
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eminent (adj)
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famous and respected
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ardent (adj)
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enthusiastic; passionate
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tedium (n)
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boredom
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odious (adj)
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extremely unpleasant; repulsive
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inexorable (adj)
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impossible
to prevent
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specter (n)
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ghost
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repose (n)
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rest; sleep
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to mar (v)
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to ruin the beauty of something
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abode (n)
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home
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ephemeral (adj)
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lasting for a short time
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4) Read the opening to "The Birthmark".
5) EXIT TICKET: What do you anticipate will happen based on what we have learned about the Gothic style and the pre-reading questions?
5) EXIT TICKET: What do you anticipate will happen based on what we have learned about the Gothic style and the pre-reading questions?
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