Tuesday, January 12, 2016

12 January: "The Birthmark", Romantic Literature & The Gothic

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.
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.
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.

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
MEANING
NOTES
eminent (adj)
famous and respected

ardent (adj)
enthusiastic; passionate

tedium (n)
boredom

odious (adj)
extremely unpleasant; repulsive

inexorable (adj)
impossible to prevent

specter (n)
ghost

repose (n)
rest; sleep

to mar (v)
to ruin the beauty of something

abode (n)
home

ephemeral (adj)
lasting for a short time

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?

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