Thursday, October 20, Periods 8 & 9

Objective: By the end of class, students will demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of relate short story, learn new vocabulary, grammar rules for subject / verb agreement.

DO NOW

Subject verb agreement handout.

1. The Tell Tale Heart is another short story by Edgar Allen Poe that reveals his dark side of a

madman.

2. Do first side of vocabulary worksheet for TELL tale HEART.

3. View the FIRST HALF OF movie. As you view, record the following:

a. Who are the main characters? What are some of their character traits? Use the graphic organizers provided.

B. Write down the setting.

C. A series of events occur (PLOT). Write them down in order (Bullet point).

Then, you will summerize Tell Tale Heart in your own words in a short essay using guideleines provided.

Closure - review character trait sheets and plot with groups.

Exit pass - subject verb agreement check.

She (do, does) go to the party on Friday night.

They (wants, want) to get pizza after school.

I really (is, are, am) going to study for the test.

HW - finish vocabulary.