Monday, October 17, Periods 8 & 9 Cask of Amontillado

Objective: By the end of class, students will demonstrate reading comprehension skills, identify irony in short fiction and learn new vocabulary.

DO NOW

Copy definitions of all 10 vocabulary words on page 172 in Holt text into notebooks.

1. Complete the following paragraph by inserting the proper words in the proper places:

retribution catacomb impunity connoisseur amontillado immolition

You will not have _________ for insulting and disrespecting me. I will seek ___________.

You think you are such a ______________ of fine wines. I will take you down to my

________________ and we will taste ______________.

The _______________ of your body, mind and soul will take place there.

2. Listen to / view cask of amontillado.

3. Use the textbook and the video to answer study guide questions (handout).

4. Closure - review answers with groups.

5. Exit pass - 2 questions below

Why is it ironic that Montresor says, "REST IN PEACE" at the end of the story?

Do you think Fortunado really did something so terrible to Montresor that he deserves this?

Tell me why you think this. What from the story makes you believe this?