Showed classes the essay question. Everyone will get a copy of it tomorrow, depending on the health of the copy machine.
Discussed the story in terms of the functions of myth and steps of the hero journey
Continued movie to around 2:00:00
Willl finish tomorrow, sum up, and begin planning essay.
Note: Anyone who missed part of the movie should arrange viewing that part with me or at home!
Grade 10
Journal: How does the author reveal Zoe's character in chapter 1?
Discuss.
Finished chapter 1, discussed imagery.
Students copied a model reading log. (see below) Each log should follow this format: Date, page numbers, chapter number and come up with a suitable title. Then a brief summary and a discussion of one or more literary elements.
HW: Read chapter 2 and write a reading log. Will be checked for a major grade.
Book Log Model
The Silver Kiss by Annette Klause
10/5 Chapter 1 Pg. 1-12 “Alone”
Summary:
Zoë’s Mom may be dying from cancer, her father has become distant, her best friend is moving. She’s alone, frustrated, hurt, and angry. Her friends don’t know how to deal with her, she isn’t allowed to spend time with her mother. She sits in the park at night, sees a boy whose beauty breaks through her defenses and she cries.
Literary Elements:
The mood is lonely and sad. This is revealed in the very first sentence: “The house was empty.” Death, abandonment and isolation seem to be developing motifs. Zoë is very depressed. She sleeps a lot and doesn’t eat enough. She may feel abandoned by her father while her mother is sick.
Zoe is contrasted with her mother in the chapter. While they have a similar appearance, her mom is an artist whose work is vibrant and alive, while Zoe is a poet whose work is dark and thoughtful.
Imagery is used effectively. Author’s language is very descriptive.
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