March 14, 2019
Standard:
RL.11-12.6 Analyze a case in which grasping perspective requires distinguishing what is directly stated in a text from what is really meant.
Obj: I can analyze Swift's perspective from what is being stated and what is really meant.
Starter:
Modest Proposal Quiz. Quiz. Trade.
Based on the reading from yesterday, create a question that you have.
Write this on one side of an index card and include your name.
Leave the other side blank so your peers can respond to your question.
Vocabulary:
Word: Verbal Irony
Part of Speech: Noun
Dictionary Definition: occurs when a speaker speaks something contradictory to what he intends to say. It is an intentional product of the speaker, and is contradictory to his/her emotions and actions
Your Definition:
Activity: Give an example of verbal irony.
Word: Situational Irony
Part of Speech: Noun
Dictionary Definition: irony involving a situation in which actions have an effect that is opposite from what was intended, so that the outcome is contrary to what was expected.
Your Definition:
Activity: Give an example of situational irony.
Activity:
1. Modest Proposal Discussion
In small groups, you will discuss the reading from yesterday.
Begin by individually sharing one example of satire from your chart.
State the quote and the implied meaning.
Then, select the quote from your table that you believe is the most effective to share with the entire class.
Together, answer the three questions that are on the second page of the Understanding Satire doc.
Read through the document to prepare for the Socratic Seminar on Friday.
Closure:
What is one question that you can ask during the seminar tomorrow?
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