Week 18: December 13-16
Unit 5: Narrative Essay (Fire Essay)
Standards Addressed:
Unit Objectives:
Students will...
-Analyze symbols in an allegory to determine author message.
-Write narratives using symbolism
-Apply conventions of standard English
-Participate in the writing process (revision, editing, publishing)
Essential Questions:
-What is an allegory?
-How does an author use allegory (symbolism) to comment on current issues in society?
-How can I use narrative techniques to engage a reader?
Tuesday 12/13Lesson Objective:
Students will apply knowledge of symbols to personal narrative essays that address short and long term goals. Agenda: 1. Revise shadows and fire paragraphs--LAST DAY |
Wednesday 12/14Lesson Objective:
Students will apply knowledge of symbols to personal narrative essays that address short and long term goals. Agenda: 1. Formatting 2. Retrospective letter 3. Finals--Answers on Illuminate 4. Begin rationales HW: Finish rationales |
Thursday 12/15Lesson Objective:
Students will apply close-reading strategies to Saki's short story "The Interlopers" to focus on character, plot, and theme. Agenda: 1. Finish "The Interlopers" 2. Plot diagram 3. Work on rationales HW: Finish rationales |
Friday 12/16Lesson Objective:
Students will apply knowledge of close-reading by taking a post-test on "The Interlopers" and finishin their final rationales. Agenda: 1. "The Interlopers" post-test 2. Finals rationales DUE |
Week 17: December 6 - 9
Unit 5: Narrative Essay (Fire Essay)
Standards Addressed:
Unit Objectives:
Students will...
-Analyze symbols in an allegory to determine author message.
-Write narratives using symbolism
-Apply conventions of standard English
-Participate in the writing process (revision, editing, publishing)
Essential Questions:
-What is an allegory?
-How does an author use allegory (symbolism) to comment on current issues in society?
-How can I use narrative techniques to engage a reader?
Tuesday 12/6Lesson Objective:
Students will apply knowledge of symbols to personal narrative essays that address short and long term goals. Agenda: 1. Cave revisions 2. Chains paragraph |
Wednesday 12/7Lesson Objective:
Students will apply knowledge of symbols to personal narrative essays that address short and long term goals. Agenda: 1. Chains revisions 2. Shadows paragraph |
Thursday 12/8Lesson Objective:
Students will apply knowledge of symbols to personal narrative essays that address short and long term goals. Agenda: 1. Shadows revisions 2. Fire paragraph |
Friday 12/9Lesson Objective:
Students will demonstrate mastery of skills by taking a final exam. Agenda: 1. Final Exam (all class) *Final Fire essay DUE Wed. 12/14! |
Week 16: November 29 - December 2
Unit 5: Narrative Essay (Fire Essay)
Standards Addressed:
Unit Objectives:
Students will...
-Analyze symbols in an allegory to determine author message.
-Write narratives using symbolism
-Apply conventions of standard English
-Participate in the writing process (revision, editing, publishing)
Essential Questions:
-What is an allegory?
-How does an author use allegory (symbolism) to comment on current issues in society?
-How can I use narrative techniques to engage a reader?
Tuesday 11/29Lesson Objective:
Students will discuss data from Literary Analysis MC and writing task using appropriate strategies. Agenda: 1. Literary Analysis (PARCC prep) data discussion |
Wednesday 11/30Lesson Objective:
Students will demonstrate knowledge gained by taking a PARCC practice test (literary analysis). Agenda: 1. PARCC multiple choice (all class) HW: Review paragraph 1 for Fire Essay on Google Slides |
Thursday 12/1Lesson Objective:
Students will apply knowledge of symbols to personal narrative essays that address short and long term goals. Agenda: 1. Symbols brainstorm (fire, chains, shadows, cave) 2. Begin drafting paragraph 1 (instructions on Google Slides) HW: Review paragraph 2 on Google Slides |
Friday 12/2Lesson Objective:
Students will apply knowledge of symbols to personal narrative essays that address short and long term goals. Agenda: 1. Paragraph 1 DUE 2. Revise paragraph 1 3. Draft paragraph 2 |
Thanksgiving Break
November 19-28
Week 15: November 15-18
Unit 4: Individual and Society
Standards Addressed:
Unit Objectives:
Students will...
-Analyze symbols in an allegory to determine author message.
-Write narratives using symbolism
-Apply conventions of standard English
-Participate in the writing process (revision, editing, publishing)
Essential Questions:
-What is an allegory?
-How does an author use allegory (symbolism) to comment on current issues in society?
Tuesday 11/15Lesson Objective:
Students will be introduced to the PARCC literary analysis task by completing a prompt analysis. Agenda: 1. Finish The Truman Show 2. Finish charts 3. IRP reading time |
Wednesday 11/16Lesson Objective:
Students will write an in-class essay to address the PARCC Literary Analysis test (multiple choice). Agenda: 1. Literary Analysis Task (multiple choice) 2. IRP reading time HW: IRP Prompt #4 |
Thursday 11/17Lesson Objective:
Students will complete a post-test to demonstrate knowledge gained (PARCC Literary Analysis essay task). Agenda: 1. Literary Analysis Task (essay) 2. IRP reading time HW: IRP Prompt #4 |
Friday 11/18Lesson Objective:
Students will read their independent novels for a specific task. Agenda: 1. IRP reading day 2. IRP Prompt #4 due at the end of class |
Week 14: November 8-11
Unit 4: Individual and Society
Standards Addressed:
Unit Objectives:
Students will...
-Analyze symbols in an allegory to determine author message.
-Write narratives using symbolism
-Apply conventions of standard English
-Participate in the writing process (revision, editing, publishing)
Essential Questions:
-What is an allegory?
-How does an author use allegory (symbolism) to comment on current issues in society?
Tuesday 11/8Lesson Objective:
Students will analyze symbols to determine author commentary about society by reading Ayn Rand's novel, Anthem. Agenda: 1. Anthem Chp. 9 and 10 (independently) + Google Classroom Question 2. IRP response (if late) 3. Anthem/Truman/Allegory Chart |
Wednesday 11/9Lesson Objective:
Students will analyze symbols to determine author commentary about society by reading Ayn Rand's novel, Anthem. Agenda: 1. Anthem Chp. 11 and 12 (independently) + Google Classroom Question 2. Anthem/Truman/Allegory chart 3. IRP reading time |
Thursday 11/10Lesson Objective:
Students will analyze symbols to determine author commentary about society by reading Ayn Rand's novel, Anthem. Agenda: 1. IRP Book Check #3 2. Truman Show Day 3 3. Anthem/Truman/Allegory Chart HW: IRP Prompt #3 |
Friday 11/11Lesson Objective:
Students will analyze symbols to determine author commentary about society by reading Ayn Rand's novel, Anthem. Agenda: 1. 1. IRP reading day 2. IRP Prompt #3 HW: IRP Prompt #3 IRP Book Check #3 2. Truman Show Day 3 3. Anthem/Truman/Allegory Chart HW: IRP Prompt #3 |
Week 13: November 1-4
Unit 4: Individual and Society
Standards Addressed:
Unit Objectives:
Students will...
-Analyze symbols in an allegory to determine author message.
-Write narratives using symbolism
-Apply conventions of standard English
-Participate in the writing process (revision, editing, publishing)
Essential Questions:
-What is an allegory?
-How does an author use allegory (symbolism) to comment on current issues in society?
Tuesday 11/1Lesson Objective:
Students will analyze symbols to determine author commentary about society by reading Ayn Rand's novel, Anthem. Agenda: 1. Anthem Chp. 5/6 + Google Question 2. IRP Prompt #1 3. Anthem/Truman/Allegory Chart 4. IRP reading time |
Wednesday 11/2Lesson Objective:
Students will analyze symbols to determine author commentary about society by reading Ayn Rand's novel, Anthem. Agenda: 1. Anthem Chp. 7/8 2. Google Question 3. IRP Prompt #2 |
Thursday 11/3Lesson Objective:
Students will analyze symbols to determine author commentary about society by reading Ayn Rand's novel, Anthem. Agenda: 1. IRP reading day 2. IRP Prompt #2 |
Friday 11/4Lesson Objective:
Students will analyze symbols to determine author commentary about society by reading Ayn Rand's novel, Anthem. Agenda: 1. Book Check #2 2. Truman Day 2 |
Week 12: October 24-28
Unit 4: Individual and Society
Standards Addressed:
Unit Objectives:
Students will...
-Analyze symbols in an allegory to determine author message.
-Write narratives using symbolism
-Apply conventions of standard English
-Participate in the writing process (revision, editing, publishing)
Essential Questions:
-What is an allegory?
-How does an author use allegory (symbolism) to comment on current issues in society?
Tuesday 10/25Lesson Objective:
Students will analyze symbols to determine author commentary about society by reading Ayn Rand's novel, Anthem. Agenda: 1. Continue/finish reading/discussing Anthem Chp. 1 2. Google Classroom question |
Wednesday 10/26Lesson Objective:
Students will analyze symbols to determine author commentary about society by reading Ayn Rand's novel, Anthem. Agenda: 1. Anthem, Chp. 2 2. Google Classroom question |
Thursday 10/27/4Lesson Objective:
Students will analyze symbols to determine author commentary about society by reading Ayn Rand's novel, Anthem. Agenda: 1. Anthem, Chp. 3/4 2. Google Classroom question 3. IRP Prompt 1 4. IRP reading |
Friday 10/28Lesson Objective:
Students will analyze symbols to determine author commentary about society by reading Ayn Rand's novel, Anthem. Agenda: 1. IRP Book Check #1 2. Anthem/Truman/Allegory Chart 3. Truman Day 1 |
Week 11: October 18-21
Unit 4: Individual and Society
Standards Addressed:
Unit Objectives:
Students will...
-Analyze symbols in an allegory to determine author message.
-Write narratives using symbolism
-Apply conventions of standard English
-Participate in the writing process (revision, editing, publishing)
Essential Questions:
-What is an allegory?
-How does an author use allegory (symbolism) to comment on current issues in society?
Tuesday 10/18Lesson Objective:
Students will be introduced to allegory by discussing and analyzing Plato's "Allegory of the Cave". Agenda: 1. What is an allegory? 2. Who is Plato? 3. "Allegory of the Cave" interactive lecture |
Wednesday 10/19Lesson Objective:
Students will read their independent novels. Agenda: 1. Independent reading day |
Thursday 10/20Lesson Objective:
Students will demonstrate prior knowledge by taking a unit pre-test (Illuminate). Agenda: 1. Literary Analysis Pre-Test (Illuminate/PARCC prep) |
Friday 10/21 Lesson Objective:
Students will analyze symbols to determine author commentary about society by reading Ayn Rand's novel, Anthem. Agenda: 1. Download Anthem by Ayn Rand 2. Begin close-reading Chp. 1 with Kami |
Week 10: October 11-14
Unit 3: Heroic Profile Project
Standards Addressed:
Unit Objectives:
Students will...
-apply standards and conventions of English
-apply punctuation correctly for effect
-Utilize descriptive language to engage a reader
-Design a magazine spread using Canva.com
Essential Questions:
-How can I find information from credible sources?
-How do I use descriptive language and punctuation for effect?
-How do I design a magazine spread fit for publication?
Tuesday 10/11Lesson Objective:
Students will design a magazine spread using their profile essay, images, and an online publishing app. Agenda: 1. Work Day 2. Heroic Profile Project DUE at the end of class! (downloaded as PDF and uploaded to Google Classroom) |
Wednesday 10/12Lesson Objective:
Students will choose a novel according to specific criteria for their independent reading projects. Agenda: 1. Library field trip 2. IRP novel committment |
Thursday 10/13Lesson Objective:
Students will read independently for their independent reading projects while using specific during-reading criteria. Agenda: 1. Reading day (sub) |
Friday 10/14Lesson Objective:
Students will read independently for their independent reading projects while using specific during-reading criteria. Agenda: 1. Reading Day (sub) |
Week 9: October 4-7
Unit 3: Heroic Profile Project
Standards Addressed:
Unit Objectives:
Students will...
-apply standards and conventions of English
-apply punctuation correctly for effect
-Utilize descriptive language to engage a reader
-Design a magazine spread using Canva.com
Essential Questions:
-How can I find information from credible sources?
-How do I use descriptive language and punctuation for effect?
-How do I design a magazine spread fit for publication?
Tuesday 10/4Lesson Objective:
Students will read directions, apply skills, and draft their profile essay while incorporating information from their research. Agenda: 1. HPP: Paragraph 3 HW: Review Paragraph 4 slides (Google Classroom) |
Wednesday 10/5Lesson Objective:
Students will read directions, apply skills, and draft their profile essay while incorporating information from their research. Agenda: 1. HPP: Paragraph 4 HW: Review Paragraph 4 slides (Google Classroom) |
Thursday 10/6Lesson Objective:
Students will design a magazine spread using their profile essay, images, and an online publishing app. Agenda: 1. Intro do Canva (create account) 2. Choose template/color scheme 3. Begin magazine spread |
Friday 10/7Lesson Objective:
Students will design a magazine spread using their profile essay, images, and an online publishing app. Agenda: 1. Canva work day |
Week 8: September 27-30
Unit 3: Heroic Profile Project
Standards Addressed:
Unit Objectives:
Students will...
-apply standards and conventions of English
-apply punctuation correctly for effect
-Utilize descriptive language to engage a reader
-Design a magazine spread using Canva.com
Essential Questions:
-How can I find information from credible sources?
-How do I use descriptive language and punctuation for effect?
-How do I design a magazine spread fit for publication?
Tuesday 9/27Lesson Objective:
Students will perform informal research to find information on their profile subject. Agenda: 1. Source 2: Biography |
Wednesday 9/28Lesson Objective:
Students will perform informal research to find information on their profile subject. Agenda: 1. Source 3: Media HW: Review Paragraph 1 slides (Google Classroom) |
Thursday 9/29Lesson Objective:
Students will read directions, apply skills, and draft their profile essay while incorporating information from their research. Agenda: 1. HPP: Paragraph 1 HW: Review Paragraph 2 slides (Google Classroom) |
Friday 9/30Lesson Objective:
Students will read directions, apply skills, and draft their profile essay while incorporating information from their research. Agenda: 1. HPP: Paragraph 2 HW: Review Paragraph 3 slides (Google Classroom) |
Week 7: September 19-23
Unit 2: The Odyssey (characterization and POV)
Standards Addressed:
9.2.1.b,d
Unit Objectives:
Students will...
-apply definitions of "epic hero" to ancient and modern examples.
-analyze characterization as a way to promote cultural perspectives from around the world.
-write journal entries that analyze and reflect on a piece of text.
Essential Questions:
-What is an "epic"?
-What is an "epic hero"?
-How have our definitions of "epic hero" evolved over time?
-How does an author write stories to communicate values of a specific culture?
Monday 9/19PATRIOTIC DAY
Lesson Objective: Students will analyze heroic qualities and how our definition of "hero" has evolved over time by writing and designing a profile article. Agenda: 1. LeBron James article analysis/discussion |
Tuesday 9/20TACKY TOURIST
Lesson Objective: Students will analyze heroic qualities and how our definition of "hero" has evolved over time by writing and designing a profile article. Agenda: 1. Sample magazine articles--layout 2. Discussion of patterns |
Wednesday 9/21COLOR WAR: ORANGE
Lesson Objective: Students will analyze heroic qualities and how our definition of "hero" has evolved over time by writing and designing a profile article. Agenda: 1. Heroic Profile Assignment 2. Heroic Profile rubric 3. Profile subject chosen |
Thursday 9/22DISNEY DAY
Lesson Objective: Students will analyze heroic qualities and how our definition of "hero" has evolved over time by writing and designing a profile article. Agenda: 1. Field Trip--library (research/Google search presentation) 2. CHECKPOINT: Newspaper/magazine (Google Classroom) |
Friday 9/23SPIRIT DAY
HOMECOMING ACTIVITIES |
Week 6: September 12-16
Unit 2: The Odyssey (characterization and POV)
Standards Addressed:
9.2.1.b,d
Unit Objectives:
Students will...
-apply definitions of "epic hero" to ancient and modern examples.
-analyze characterization as a way to promote cultural perspectives from around the world.
-write journal entries that analyze and reflect on a piece of text.
Essential Questions:
-What is an "epic"?
-What is an "epic hero"?
-How have our definitions of "epic hero" evolved over time?
-How does an author write stories to communicate values of a specific culture?
Monday 9/12Lesson Objective:
Students will analyze characterization (Odysseus) and cultural values by reading and discussing Homer's epic poem, The Odyssey. Agenda: 1. Read/discuss Book 23 2. Chart/summary 3. SRI #goals (Google Classroom) |
Tuesday 9/13Lesson Objective:
Students will demonstrate knowledge gained by taking a post-test. Agenda: 1. The Odyssey Post-Test (Illuminate) 2. Continue SRI #goals discussions 3. Study Hall--what are you missing from this unit? |
Wednesday 9/14FRESHMEN SEMINAR
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Thursday 9/15Lesson Objective:
Students will analyze heroic qualities and how our definition of "hero" has evolved over time by writing and designing a profile article. Agenda: 1. Modern American Hero (Journal 2.1) 2. LeBron James article |
Friday 9/16Lesson Objective:
Students will analyze heroic qualities and how our definition of "hero" has evolved over time by writing and designing a profile article. Agenda: 1. LeBron James article analysis/discussion |
Week 5: September 6-9
Unit 2: The Odyssey (characterization and POV)
Standards Addressed:
9.2.1.b,d
Unit Objectives:
Students will...
-apply definitions of "epic hero" to ancient and modern examples.
-analyze characterization as a way to promote cultural perspectives from around the world.
-write journal entries that analyze and reflect on a piece of text.
Essential Questions:
-What is an "epic"?
-What is an "epic hero"?
-How have our definitions of "epic hero" evolved over time?
-How does an author write stories to communicate values of a specific culture?
Monday 9/5
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Tuesday 9/6Lesson Objective:
Students will analyze characterization (Odysseus) and cultural values by reading and discussing Homer's epic poem, The Odyssey. Agenda: 1. Unit 2 Pre-test 2. Discuss/wrap-up Book 10 3. Begin Book 12 (chart/summary) |
Wednesday 9/7Lesson Objective:
Students will analyze characterization (Odysseus) and cultural values by reading and discussing Homer's epic poem, The Odyssey. Agenda: 1. Finish Book 12 (chart/summary) 2. Discuss 3. Pick one--Google Classroom paragraph |
Thursday 9/8Lesson Objective:
Students will analyze characterization (Odysseus) and cultural values by reading and discussing Homer's epic poem, The Odyssey. Agenda: 1. Journal 2.1 2. Read Book 21 3. Finish chart/summary |
Friday 9/9Lesson Objective:
Students will analyze characterization (Odysseus) and cultural values by reading and discussing Homer's epic poem, The Odyssey. Agenda: 1. Journal 2.2 2. Finish Book 22 3. Finish chart/summary |
Week 4: August 29-September 2
Unit 2: The Odyssey (characterization and POV)
Standards Addressed:
9.2.1.b,d
Unit Objectives:
Students will...
-apply definitions of "epic hero" to ancient and modern examples.
-analyze characterization as a way to promote cultural perspectives from around the world.
-write journal entries that analyze and reflect on a piece of text.
Essential Questions:
-What is an "epic"?
-What is an "epic hero"?
-How have our definitions of "epic hero" evolved over time?
-How does an author write stories to communicate values of a specific culture?
Monday 8/29Lesson Objective:
Students will analyze characterization (Odysseus) and cultural values by reading and discussing Homer's epic poem, The Odyssey. Agenda: 1. Journal 1.1 (Google Classroom) 2. Discussion of American values 3. Begin Book 1 4. Set up Heroic Qualities/Human Flaws/Summary charts |
Tuesday 8/30Lesson Objective:
Students will analyze characterization (Odysseus) and cultural values by reading and discussing Homer's epic poem, The Odyssey. Agenda: 1. Journal 1.2 (Google Classroom) 2. Begin Book 9 3. Begin characterization chart |
Wednesday 8/31Lesson Objective:
Students will analyze characterization (Odysseus) and cultural values by reading and discussing Homer's epic poem, The Odyssey. Agenda: 1. Finish Book 9 2. Finish characterization chart 3. Journal 1.3 |
Thursday 9/1Lesson Objective:
Students will analyze characterization (Odysseus) and cultural values by reading and discussing Homer's epic poem, The Odyssey. Agenda: 1. Begin Book 10 2. Begin characterization chart |
Friday 9/2Lesson Objective:
Students will analyze characterization (Odysseus) and cultural values by reading and discussing Homer's epic poem, The Odyssey. Agenda: 1. Finish Book 10 2. Finish characterization chart |
Week 3: August 22-26
Unit 2: The Odyssey (characterization and POV)
Standards Addressed:
9.2.1.b,d
Unit Objectives:
Students will...
-apply definitions of "epic hero" to ancient and modern examples.
-analyze characterization as a way to promote cultural perspectives from around the world.
-write journal entries that analyze and reflect on a piece of text.
Essential Questions:
-What is an "epic"?
-What is an "epic hero"?
-How have our definitions of "epic hero" evolved over time?
-How does an author write stories to communicate values of a specific culture?
Monday 8/22Lesson Objective:
Students will demonstrate knowledge gained by taking a unit post-test. Agenda: 1. Short Stories post-test (retake--2nd hour only) 2. "The Open Window" paragraph (Google Classroom) |
Tuesday 8/23Lesson Objective:
Students will consider point of view and narrative elements to write a portion of a narrative (PARCC narrative task) Agenda: 1. PARCC Narrative Task -Prompt analysis -plot diagram according to "the stranger's" perspective |
Wednesday 8/24Lesson Objective:
Students will consider point of view and narrative elements to write a portion of a narrative (PARCC narrative task) Agenda: 1. PARCC Narrative Task (write) |
Thursday 8/25Lesson Objective:
Students will understand historical context and the definition of epic poem and epic hero to build background in preparation to read Homer's The Odyssey. Agenda: 1. HIstorical/definitions (orange textbook) |
Friday 8/26Lesson Objective:
Students will check their grades and complete make-up work. Agenda: 1. Study Hall |
Week 2: August 15-19
Unit 1: Short Stories
Standards Addressed:
9.2.1.a
9.2.1.b
Unit Objectives:
Students will...
-read and discuss short stories to analyze characterization, plot development, thematic development, and cultural point of view
Essential Questions:
-How does an author utilize characterization and plot structure to develop a specific theme?
Monday 8/15Lesson Objective:
Students will analyze characterization and plot development to discuss theme by reading Kate Chopin's "The Story of an Hour" and completing a SOAPStone analysis. Agenda: 1. Finish "The Censors" as needed 2. Finish SOAPStone 3. Discuss theme 4. Google classroom/Weebly set-up |
Tuesday 8/16Lesson Objective:
Students will analyze characterization and plot development to discuss theme by reading Kate Chopin's "The Story of an Hour" and completing a SOAPStone analysis. Agenda: 1. Begin "The Story of an Hour" (partners) 2. SOAPStone 3. Discuss theme |
Wednesday 8/17Lesson Objective:
Students will take an SRI test. Agenda: 1. SRI test (all class) |
Thursday 8/18Lesson Objective:
Students will analyze characterization and plot development to discuss theme by reading Saki's "The Open Window" and completing a SOAPStone analysis. Agenda: 1. Begin "The Open Window" (independent practice) 2. SOAPStone 3. Discuss characterization and theme |
Friday 8/19Lesson Objective:
Students will demonstrate knowledge gained by taking a post-test (Illuminate/PARCC prep). Agenda: 1. Short Stories Post-Test (Illuminate) |
Week 1: August 8-12
Unit 1: Short Stories
Standards Addressed:
9.2.1.a
9.2.1.b
Unit Objectives:
Students will...
-read and discuss short stories to analyze characterization, plot development, thematic development, and cultural point of view
Essential Questions:
-How does an author utilize characterization and plot structure to develop a specific theme?
-What is "culture"?
-How does an author use short story elements to express the values of a specific culture?
Monday 8/8Lesson Objective:
Students will understand expectations of Ms. Mueller's classroom. Agenda: 1. Welcome! 2. Seating chart 3. Game |
Tuesday 8/9Lesson Objective:
Students will understand the expectations of Ms. Mueller's classroom. Agenda: 1. Syllabus 2. Classroom tour |
Wednesday 8/10Lesson Objective:
Students will take a pre-test to assess prior knowledge (Illuminate). Agenda: 1. Short Stories Pre-Test (Illuminate) |
Thursday 8/11Lesson Objective:
Students will analyze PARCC-style questions and discuss feedback from pre-test. Agenda: 1. Pre-Test Review (PARCC question analysis) 2. Plot Structure Notes |
Friday 8/12*Assembly Schedule*
Lesson Objective: Students will analyze plot development and discuss theme by reading Luisa Valenzuela's short story "The Censors". Agenda: 1. Guided reading of "The Censors" 2. Plot diagram (author's choices for structure) 3. Discussion of irony/theme |