Part IV Practice
“Charles” and “The Open Window”
Aim: To examine the similarities and
differences between
and
“THE OPEN WINDOW.”
Do Now: Should we believe everything a child
tells us? Why or why not? Explain your
response. (You will have 7 to 10 minutes to
respond to the Do Now).
Venn Diagram: Children
NAME:________________________________
Directions: Complete the Venn Diagram.
differences
differences
comparisons
Major theme in both stories:
• Children’s imaginations can have horrible
effects.
Aim: To complete #26 of the English
Regents using “Charles” by Shirley
Jackson and “The Open Window” by
Saki.
Do Now:
What’s the Controlling Idea? Handout
WHAT’S
THE
CONTROLLING
IDEA?
Name:______________________________
Directions: Complete the chart below:
Controlling idea topic: The effect of a child’s imagination:
“The Open Window”
What does this story state about the
effect of child’s imagination?
What does this story state about the effect
of a child’s imagination?
What does this story state about a
father’s love for his son?
WHAT’S THE CONTROLLING IDEA? (Complete the sentence)
Both “Charles” by Shirley Jackson and “The Open Window” by Saki state….
Short-Constructed Response:
#26. Directions: Read the passages that follow.
•Write a well-developed paragraph in which you
use ideas from both passages to establish a
controlling idea about the effect of a child’s
imagination. Develop your controlling idea using
specific examples and details from the passage.
Guidelines: (Be sure to):
•Use ideas from both passages to establish a
controlling idea about the effect of a child’s
imagination.
Group Work: Write the controlling idea paragraph #26 as a group. There are a total of
seven sentences. Each of you will be assigned a number. Depending on your number you
must write the specific sentences assigned. The completed group paragraph will be
collected in 20 minutes.
Number 1: You must write the first or general statement sentence. This sentence is
where you introduce the controlling idea topic but you do not give a controlling idea. Use
words like many, all, some, etc. You must also write the wrap up sentence or the last
sentence. You are writing one sentence.
Number 2: You must write the controlling idea sentence. Begin with Both…. (Give titles
and authors). You must also write the wrap up sentence or the last sentence. You are
writing two complete sentences.
Number 3: You must write the third and fourth sentence of the paragraph. In these two
sentences, you must show how Passage I (Story #1) supports the controlling idea. You are
writing a total of two sentences.
Number 4: You must write the fifth and sixth sentence of the paragraph. In these two
sentences, you must show how Passage II (Story #2) supports the controlling idea. You are
writing a total of two sentences.
You are writing a cohesive, complete paragraph. The paragraph must be clear. All the
sentences must flow together. You will get an individual grade and group grade. Write one
paragraph on the paper provided for you.
Aim: To evaluate our #26 paragraphs as
a class.
Classwork:
•Copy tonight’s homework assignment.
•Move into your groups from yesterday.
You will have about 20-25 minutes to meet with your
groups and write your final paragraphs to #26 on the
large piece of paper provided for you. Do not put
your names on the sheet. Just write your group # at
the top of the sheet.
•In 25 minutes, we will go over your group
paragraphs.
Group Work Review:
• We will go over each paragraph from each
group. You will read the Regents rubric. Then,
you will hold up a 0, 1, or 2. Be ready to
support your answer.
Aim: To apply our knowledge of literary
elements to our Part III (#27 paragraph).
Classwork: Complete Literary Element Practice
Handout.
Name:______________________________
Literary Element Practice Handout.
Directions: Fill in the Blanks. Identify the different types. See example below.
IRONY
CONFLICT
Point of
View
Ex: Man vs. Man
The sky were brilliantly
blue, with white
diamond stars shining
brightly through.
Which literary element is
being used?
Theme:
Characterization
Homework:
• #27. Directions: Choose a specific literary
element (theme, characterization, structure, point
of view, etc.) or literary technique (symbolism,
irony, figurative language, etc.) used by one of the
authors. (“Charles” by Shirley Jackson or “The
Open Window” by Saki. Use specific details
from that passage. In a well-developed
paragraph, show how the author uses that
element or technique to develop the passage.
****Complete paragraph on handout provided
for you.
#27.
Directions: Choose a specific literary
element (theme, characterization,
structure, point of view, etc.) or literary
technique (symbolism, irony, figurative
language, etc.) used by one of the
authors. Use specific details from that
passage. In a well-developed
paragraph, show how the author uses
that element or technique to develop the
passage.
Aim: To write Part IV Essay (#28)
using “Charles” by Shirley Jackson
and “The Open Window” by Saki.
Do Now:
Write the introduction for Part IV together on
the handout provided for you.
“Truly wonderful the mind of a child is.”
ERMA BOMBECK
The Critical Lens Essay
• Interpret the Critical Lens Quotation
• Agree or disagree with the quote as
you’ve interpreted it
• Select two literary works that you will use
to defend your analysis
• Include specific evidence and literary elements or techniques from
the selected works to validate your interpretation
Framing an Introduction
Introduce the Topic
Connect the Topic to Literature
Introduce the specific literary
works you will use to support
your interpretation of the topic
This is the
first time
you should
mention the
books you
will discuss
The introduction of
the topic has nothing
to do with the books
you will discuss
THESIS
STATEMENT
Your thesis statement is the most important
sentence in your essay. It should connect
the topic, literary works, and the authors’
use of literary elements. Make sure your
thesis makes clear what you will discuss,
why you’re discussing, and how the works
you’ve selected demonstrate your point.
Sample
Introduction
Critical Lens: “Truly wonderful the mind of a child is.”
ERMA BOMBECK
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