What Makes You Nervous? Scary Stories that Emphasize Tone, Mood & Plot Standards Addressed in these lessons: K.R.8.1.4.5—Inferencing K.R.8.1.4.7—Comparing & Contrasting K.R.8.1.4.8—Cause & Effect K.R.8.1.4.9—Summarization K.R.8.1.4.11—Style & Literary Devices K.R.8.2.1.1—Characterization K.R.8.2.1.2—Setting K.R.8.2.1.3—Plot K.W.8.1.1.2—Audiences, Purposes, & Writing Process 2010 Amanda Graham & Kim Osenga FRMS 8th Grade Language Arts 10/22/2010
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What Makes You Nervous?
Scary Stories that Emphasize Tone, Mood & Plot
Standards Addressed in these lessons: K.R.8.1.4.5—Inferencing K.R.8.1.4.7—Comparing & Contrasting K.R.8.1.4.8—Cause & Effect K.R.8.1.4.9—Summarization K.R.8.1.4.11—Style & Literary Devices K.R.8.2.1.1—Characterization K.R.8.2.1.2—Setting K.R.8.2.1.3—Plot K.W.8.1.1.2—Audiences, Purposes, & Writing Process
2010
Amanda Graham & Kim Osenga FRMS 8th Grade Language Arts
10/22/2010
Edgar Allen Poe
Name: Core: Date:
“The Tell-Tale Heart” Trial
Definitions:
Murder in the First Degree – The distinguishing factor of first degree murder is pre-meditation. First degree murder is usually part of a larger scheme, done by poison, done after lying in wait and/or planned. It often involves weapons (especially guns). Often in conjunction with burglary, arson, serial murders and other felonies.
Insanity – Mental illness or psychosis which causes the person to lose touch with reality. There can be a claim of “temporary insanity” or simply the argument of prolonged mental illness. Must be of a severe nature to be counted as a plea of insanity.
Arguments Textual Evidence*
First Degree
1. 2. 3.
1. 2. 3.
Insanity
1. 2. 3.
1. 2. 3.
*Use page references and quote.
Terms You’ll Need to Know
First-degree murder- A killing which is deliberate and premeditated
(planned, after lying in wait, by poison or as part of a scheme), in
conjunction with felonies such as burglary, arson, or involving
multiple deaths or certain weapons, particularly a gun.
Insanity - Mental illness of such a severe nature that a person cannot
distinguish fantasy from reality, cannot conduct her/his affairs due to
psychosis, or is subject to uncontrollable impulsive behavior. In
criminal cases, a plea of "not guilty by reason of insanity" will
require a trial on the issue of the defendant's insanity (or sanity) at the
time the crime was committed. In these cases the defendant usually
claims "temporary insanity."
Defense: The group who will be fighting on behalf of the narrator. They
will plead insanity.
Prosecution: The group fighting on behalf of the old man. They will be
accusing the narrator of committing first degree murder.
Judge: The judge mediates the discussion and calls upon the defense and
prosecution to speak.
Jury: Those that will decide the verdict.
Name: Core: Date:
T-TH: Choose ONE of the THREE Directions: Based on your preferred learning preference, select one of the assignment options below to
complete for today’s assignment. This assignment may be completed on the back of this paper.
Spatial option: Create a detailed, full-page color portrait of the main
character. Pay attention to descriptions/personality traits stated in the story
and incorporate those elements into your depiction. CITE (quote and page
number) at least 2 of the descriptions you use in your illustration.
Kinesthetic option: Write a 1 page scene (include dialogue and set cues)
between the main character and old man before our story begins. List
which musical accompaniment (song or sounds) should be included and
what props you would need to make the setting/mood complete.
Linguistic option: Write arguments for a murder trail of the main character.
You will take the point of view of the prosecution and will need to CITE
examples from the text (quote and page number) to back up your
arguments. Which route will you choose to pursue; murder in the 1st
degree (premeditated) or murder by insanity?
Function: ____________________ a : a _______________________ for a work of literature, art, or music <guilt and punishment is the theme of the story> b : a specific and distinctive _____________________, ______________, or concern <the house was decorated in a country theme>
1. Man Struggles Against ________________: Man is always at battle with human nature, whether the drives described are material or against the aging process itself. 2. Man Struggles Against ___________________: Mankind is always struggling to determine if societal pressure is best for living. Check out books like Scott Westerfeld’s The Uglies and The Pretties to see how people deal with the pressures of society on their life. 3. Man Struggles to Understand ______________________: Mankind tries to understand and make peace with God, but satisfaction is elusive and difficult. 4. __________________ Does Not Pay: A popular theme played out in books throughout time is the concept that honesty is honored and criminals will eventually be caught. "The Telltale Heart" is a story written on this theme. 5. Overcoming ____________________: Many books celebrate characters who accept a tough situation and turn it into triumph. 6. ____________________ is Dependant on ____________: This is the idea that you can't have friends if you don't act like a friend. 7. The Importance of ___________________: Sacrifices for family are honored and explored, as are the family bonds that survive adversity. 8. _________ and ________: Just when you think life is finally going to be easy, something bad happens to balance it all out. 9. _____________ is the Worthiest of __________________: Many writers assert the idea that love conquers all, appealing to the romantic side of us. 10. _____________ is Part of Life: Literary works with this theme show how death and life and intricately connected. 11. Sacrifices Bring ___________________: Sacrifices and hard work pay off in the end, despite the challenges along the way. 12. Human Beings All Have the Same _____________: S.E. Hinton's __________________________, asserts that rich or poor, educated or dumb, all human beings need love and other basic needs met.
Definition of
_____________
Most Common
______________
Class Notes
Topic:
Theme & Mood
Name : ____________________________________________________
Function: noun 1 a : a subject for a work of literature, art, or music <guilt and punishment is the theme of the story> b : a specific and distinctive quality, characteristic, or concern <the house was decorated in a country theme> “Theme.” Word Central. 2010. Merriam Webster Word Central. 25 Aug 2010 <http://www.wordcentral.com>.
The 12 Most Common Themes in Literature
1. Man Struggles Against Nature: Man is always at battle with human nature, whether the drives described are sexual, material or against the aging process itself.
2. Man Struggles Against Society: Mankind is always struggling to determine if societal pressure is best for living. Check out books like Scott Westerfeld’s The Uglies and The Pretties to see how people deal with the pressures of society on their life.
3. Man Struggles to Understand Higher Powers: Mankind tries to understand and make peace with God, but satisfaction is elusive and difficult.
4. Crime Does Not Pay: A popular theme played out in books throughout time is the concept that honesty is honored and criminals will eventually be caught. "The Telltale Heart" is a story written on this theme.
5. Overcoming Adversity: Many books celebrate characters who accept a tough situation and turn it into triumph.
6. Friendship is Dependant on Sacrifice: This is the idea that you can't have friends if you don't act like a friend.
7. The Importance of Family: Sacrifices for family are honored and explored, as are the family bonds that survive adversity.
8. Yin and Yang: Just when you think life is finally going to be easy, something bad happens to balance it all out.
9. Love is the Worthiest of Pursuits: Many writers assert the idea that love conquers all, appealing to the romantic side of us.
10. Death is Part of the Life Cycle: Literary works with this theme show how death and life and intricately connected.
11. Sacrifices Bring Reward: Sacrifices and hard work pay off in the end, despite the challenges along the way.
12. Human Beings All Have the Same Needs: S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders, book asserts that rich or poor, educated or dumb, all human beings need love and other basic needs met.
Works Consulted:
Mork, Rachel. “12 most common themes in literature.” 2010. Life 123. 25 Aug. 2010.
Edgar Allen Poe Webquest Directions: Go to www.classzone.com and, after selecting our textbook, choose the “Author Online” link under the “Literature and Reading” Tab. Next,
skip to “Poe, Edgar Allen” and choose his Author Study. Once there, answer the following questions.
1. When and where was EAP born? ___________ in __________________________
2. In what year did EAP first enroll in college and where did he attend? ____________ at
______________________________________________
3. How old was EAP when he enlisted in the army and what was the highest rank he was
promoted to? ____________ years old and __________________________________
4. Name the year that EAP married his wife, as well as her name and age. _____________ to
____________________________ who was _________ years old
5. In what year was EAP’s most famous work, The Raven, published? _________
6. What year did EAP’s wife die and what was her diagnosis? ____________ from
_____________________________________
7. What year did EAP die and what was his diagnosis? ______________ from
___________________________
8. Name one essay that EAP wrote and the year that it was published.
_______________________________________________ in _______________
9. Name one novel that EAP wrote and the year that it was published.
_______________________________________________ in _______________
10. Name one poem that EAP wrote and the year that it was published.
_______________________________________________ in _______________
11. Name on short story that EAP wrote and the year that it was published.
_______________________________________________ in _______________
12. What is the range of years of EAP’s listed publications?
From _____________ to ________________
13. Out of those listed, cite the EAP quote you like the best and explain why:
The Elevator Two-Voice Poem Directions: After reading The Elevator by William Sleator, write a two-voice poem from the point of view of characters from the story. Since it’s a TWO-voice poem, you’ll need TWO points of view to compare and contrast. This can either be two different characters or it can compare and contrast the conflict within one character (probably Martin).
Directions: Below is a list of events from the story. Place each the events in the correct sequence by writing the order (1-5) that they appeared in the story.
_______ Martin and his father move into an apartment complex with an unpleasant elevator.
_______ The elevator opens on floor 10, the fat lady gets on laughing, and then she hits the stop button. _______ Martin asks his dad about the fat lady on the elevator but his father just accuses him of being afraid.
_______ One morning, the elevator stops on the 14th floor & the fat lady got on with her back to the elevator doors.
_______ To avoid the fat lady, Martin runs up the stairs and breaks his leg between the 15th and 16th floors.
*Which of the following plot elements are eliminated (not used) in The Elevator story by William Sleator? a) Rising Action and Climax b) Climax and Resolution
c) Rising Action and Resolution d) Falling Action and Resolution
_________ Conflict A) A Struggle that takes place within a character’s own mind, as he/she wrestles with difficult: thoughts, feelings, or choices.
_________ Internal Conflict B) The Struggle between opposing forces; drives the plot. _________ External Conflict C) Involves a struggle between a character and an outside force
such as: another character, force of nature, or society.
Name: Core: Date:
The Elevator Plot Review
Directions: Please label the plot elements in their correct order on the map below.
Word Bank
Climax
Exposition
Falling Action
Resolution
Rising Action
In the “Personal Writing” section of your Writer’s Notebook, and using the prompt given, finish writing The Elevator in 2 paragraphs or more!
Writing Prompt: Write a scary ending! Writing Prompt: Write ANY kind of ending—freebie! Writing Prompt: Write a happy ending. Writing Prompt: Write a surprise twist ending! Writing Prompt: Write an outrageous ending! Writing Prompt: Write a strange/odd ending! Writing Prompt: Write a surprise twist ending! Writing Prompt: Write a ridiculous ending! Writing Prompt: Write a dull ending. Writing Prompt: Write a romantic ending!
Writing Prompt: Write a scary ending! Writing Prompt: Write ANY kind of ending—freebie! Writing Prompt: Write a happy ending. Writing Prompt: Write a surprise twist ending! Writing Prompt: Write an outrageous ending! Writing Prompt: Write a strange/odd ending! Writing Prompt: Write a surprise twist ending! Writing Prompt: Write a ridiculous ending! Writing Prompt: Write a dull ending. Writing Prompt: Write a romantic ending!
Two Types of Conflict
Internal: a struggle that takes place within
a character's own mind, as he or she
wrestles with difficult thoughts, feelings
or choices.
External: a struggle between a character
and an outside force, such as another
character, a force of nature, or society.
If CONFLICT is the struggle between two
opposing forces, either internal or
external, WHAT CONFLICTS CAN YOU
IDENTIFY AS WE READ?
Name_______________________________________________ Date _______________________ Core _____ Conflict Notes belong in the reading section of your Lang. Arts notebook.
Conflict—the struggle between opposing forces; drives the
plot.
______________________________ CONFLICT—a struggle that takes place within a
character’s own mind, as he or she wrestles with difficult:
_______________________________, ____________________________, or
____________________________.
______________________ Conflict—involves a struggle between a character and an
Discussion of lines 26-45 Interpret: Why does Mrs. White say, “Tut, tut!” when she hears the men condoling with each other at the door? Answer: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Analyze: Why is Mr. White so excited about Sergeant-Major Morris’s visit? Answer: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Speculate: Why does Sergeant-Major Morris say, “Better where you are”? Answer: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mood
What is the story’s mood?
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
Does the mood change depending
on the story’s setting? Why or why
not?
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
Prediction My Prediction Actual Event Correct (y/n)? 1. What role will the monkey’s paw play in the story? (62-65) 2. What do you think will happen as a result of Mr. White’s first wish? (129)
3. Based on the mood of the paragraph, what do you think will happen in part 2? (151-155)
4. Do you think the White’s wish will be granted? (283)
Name: Core: Date:
The Monkey’s Paw by W. W. Jacobs (A)
Directions: Compare and contrast plot elements of The Monkey’s Paw by W.W. Jacobs and that
of The Gorilla’s Paw parody by Tales from the Crypt Keeper.
Mood: the feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for a reader. Descriptive words, imagery and
figurative language all influence the mood of a work. What mood does W.W. Jacobs create in “The Monkey’s Paw”? __________________________________________________________________________________________
Mood PowerPoint (outline of slides—answers to notes) Mood The feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for a reader. What are 3 things that are used to create mood?
Descriptive words
Imagery Figurative language
▪ Underline this sentence on your notes handout! What mood does Jacobs create in “The Monkey’s Paw”? In a complete sentence, answer this question on the two lines provided at the top of your notes
handout. Look at the textbook graphic--Description
1. Description of setting: The forest at the edge of town was even more ominous at night. There wasn’t a house or store within two miles. So far, no on in Jake’s class had been brave enough to explore it.
Look at the textbook graphic--Imagery What is imagery?
Description using the 5 senses (sights, sounds, feelings, tastes, & smells)! 2. Imagery: He walked hesitantly, leaves crunching under his feet. Bare trees hovered over him,
casting armlike shadows across his path. His heart hammered in his chest as he inched forward. Look at the textbook graphic—Figurative Language 3. Characters’ speech or feelings: Jake couldn’t believe he accepted the dare. “What was I
thinking?” he muttered to himself, stopping suddenly when he heard approaching footsteps. Fear paralyzed him.
What type of figurative language is this?
Setting Reminder! The setting refers to the TIME PERIOD and the PLACE of a story.
These are the 2 things that a setting must include! Mood in the Movies In movies, directors try to create mood for the viewer, too. Listen to the following music. What
sounds did you hear? (Write these sounds in the margins of your handout) What kind of mood does the music create?
What genre is the movie from? How setting affects the mood
Watch this clip from the movie, Clue. ▪ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqUb4qbfkJw
What is happening with the weather? Look at the car in the clip. What is the time period?
Look at the house in the clip. Where to you think it’s located?
▪ How did the house itself affect the mood? Putting it all together… The following questions are based on your INDIVIDUAL THOUGHTS!
Mood is important to a movie or work of writing because… _________________________________________________________________________
As a good writer it is good for me to remember the mood of my writing because… _________________________________________________________________________
Name_____________________________________________ Date__________________________ Core _____ Directions: As we read, fill out the answers and predict. With your partner finish the chart by finding the actual event that was foreshadowed.
Foreshadowing Clue: “Now and again, he caught a whiff of a peculiar smell that seemed to emanate directly from her person.” pg 32
Actual Event in Story:
TThhee HHiittcchhhhiikkeerr pg. 88
FFoorreesshhaaddoowwiinngg prepares the reader
for an event or action that will
occur later in the plot.
An example from
“The Landlady” is:
Foreshadowing Clue: “Now and again, he caught a whiff of a peculiar smell that seemed to emanate directly from her person.” pg 32
Actual Event in Story:
TThhee HHiittcchhhhiikkeerr pg. 88
FFoorreesshhaaddoowwiinngg prepares the reader
for an event or action that will
occur later in the plot.
An example from
“The Landlady” is:
Foreshadowing Clue: “Now and again, he caught a whiff of a peculiar smell that seemed to emanate directly from her person.” pg 32
Actual Event in Story:
Foreshadowing Clue: “Now and again, he caught a whiff of a peculiar smell that seemed to emanate directly from her person.” pg 32
Actual Event in Story:
Name _____________________
The Hitchhiker Vocabulary Assurance: a promise
lark: a fun adventure
Nondescript: having no form;
nothing special or scary
Sinister: threatening evil
Monotony: same thing over
and over again
UUnnffaammiilliiaarr WWoorrddss??
Write them below.
_______________________
_______________________
_________________
CCoolllleecctt ssoommee wwoorrddss::
As we read, write down at least 5
excellent adjectives or strong verbs that
you could use in your future
writing.
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
___________________
Name _____________________
The Hitchhiker Vocabulary Assurance: a promise
lark: a fun adventure
Nondescript: having no form;
nothing special or scary
Sinister: threatening evil
Monotony: same thing over
and over again
UUnnffaammiilliiaarr WWoorrddss??
Write them below.
_______________________
_______________________
_________________
CCoolllleecctt ssoommee wwoorrddss::
As we read, write down at least 5
excellent adjectives or strong verbs that
you could use in your future
writing.
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
___________________
Name _____________________
The Hitchhiker Vocabulary Assurance: a promise
lark: a fun adventure
Nondescript: having no form;
nothing special or scary
Sinister: threatening evil
Monotony: same thing over
and over again
UUnnffaammiilliiaarr WWoorrddss??
Write them below.
_______________________
_______________________
_________________
CCoolllleecctt ssoommee wwoorrddss::
As we read, write down at least 5
excellent adjectives or strong verbs that
you could use in your future
writing.
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
___________________
Name _____________________
The Hitchhiker Vocabulary Assurance: a promise
lark: a fun adventure
Nondescript: having no form;
nothing special or scary
Sinister: threatening evil
Monotony: same thing over
and over again
UUnnffaammiilliiaarr WWoorrddss??
Write them below.
_______________________
_______________________
_________________
CCoolllleecctt ssoommee wwoorrddss::
As we read, write down at least 5
excellent adjectives or strong verbs that
you could use in your future
writing.
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
___________________
Name __________________________ Core ____
Exit Slip
Explain the idea of FORESHADOW in your own
words.
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
Provide an example of foreshadowing from either
“The Landlady” or “The Hitchhiker”.
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________
____________________________________
Analyze the example (Was it a good example
or not? Why?)
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
Name __________________________ Core ____
Exit Slip
Explain the idea of FORESHADOW in your own
words.
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
Provide an example of foreshadowing from either
“The Landlady” or “The Hitchhiker”.
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________
____________________________________
Analyze the example (Was it a good example
or not? Why?)
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
Name __________________________ Core ____
Exit Slip
Explain the idea of FORESHADOW in your own
words.
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
Provide an example of foreshadowing from either
“The Landlady” or “The Hitchhiker”.
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________
____________________________________
Analyze the example (Was it a good example
or not? Why?)
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
Misc. Writing & Activities
Name: Core: Date:
Halloween Mad Libs Part 1 Directions Fill in the blanks with the part of speech written in the (parenthesis). Refer to your WD explanation sheet to help with parts of speech.
Ghosts and ghouls come out to tonight! It’s Halloween and they are ready to
__________________ (verb). So watch your ______________ (noun) when ___________________ (“ing” verb);
they want your candy! Ghosts ________________ (verb) __________________ (adjective) sweet tarts and ghouls
_____________________ (verb) ______________________ (adjective) chocolate. They’ll do anything to
_____________________ (verb) it! While out with your _________________________ (adjective) friends, it is
best to just give your _______________________ (noun) to any ghost or ghoul in your path. Overall, this will save
you time and let you __________________ (verb) most of the candy.
Once back _________________________ (place), you should pour out your loot and check for any candy
that is ________________________ (bad adjective). Throw this _______________________ (bad adjective)
candy out and enjoy the rest of your evening _____________________ (“ing” verb) your sweets and hanging out
with friends and family!
Part 2 DirectionsNow that you’ve completed my Mad Lib, it’s time to write your own. The topic of your mad lib is up to you, but you need to have at least 10 blanks and it should be about a paragraph long. **Hint, it is MUCH easier to write your paragraph IN PENCIL then erase key words and draw a line in their place. _________________________________________________________________________________________
Directions: Create a “recipe” (at least 10 ingredients) for the perfect scary story or movie.
Ms. Graham’s recipe for the perfect scary movie: Ingredients:
1 abandoned insane asylum
3 hour thunderstorm of unusual intensity
32 voices inside a mad scientist’s head
1 makeshift laboratory in the basement of an asylum
127 glass jars filled with unidentifiable human parts/organs
1 crate from Transylvania
143 rats scurrying in the dirt inside the crate
7 resistant strains of a mysterious virus coursing through the rats’ bloodstream
4 high school students driving to prom
1 nail standing upright on the stretch of road a mile away from the asylum
Cooking Directions:
Place the thunderstorm directly over the asylum. Add the mad scientist, his laboratory, the jars, and the crate into the basement of asylum. To avoid 90
minutes of boredom, have the high school students drive over the nail, get a flat tire, and walk to the asylum to seek shelter from the thunderstorm. Wait 3
minutes for the chaos to begin.
_____________________’s recipe for __________________________