Short+Stories

** Readings: **


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 * Bert and Ernie's "Gift of the Magi" experience:**

** Vocab Words: **
9/9: protruding, receding, disarming, prolonged, imprudent, surmounted, unruffled, invariably, diverting, impulse 9/16: incessantly, disconsolate, vexation, pauper, adulation, aghast, privations, exorbitant 9/23: Situational irony, dramatic irony, verbal irony, foreshadowing, ambiguity, plot, point of view, theme 9/30: Instigates, agile, depreciate, cascade, ransacking, discreet, scrutiny, nimble, coveted, singed

** Do Nows: **
9/4: Would you rather be born without knees or elbows? 9/5: Examine the photo of Tom Izzo and 2 Chainz. How did they end up together? Create a 10+ sentence story describing what led up to this! 9/6: List 5 specific things you have learned this week.

9/9: How do my skills and talents define who I am? 9/10: Do you believe a person's character is revealed during intense competition? Explain. 9/11: Do you agree with Zaroff that "instinct is no match for reason?" Why or why not? 9/12: Do you think Rainsford's attitude towards hunting changes throughout the story? How and why? 9/13: What does the story "The Most Dangerous Game" remind you of in today's society?

9/16: What types of things/qualities do people envy in others? 9/17: Why might a show be called "Keeping up with the Kardashians?" 9/18: Define what it means to "keep up with the Joneses." 9/19: Do you believe money is the root of all evil OR lack of money is the root of all evil? Why? 9/20: Did the Loisels choose the right course of action when they found out the necklace was missing? What else could they have done?

9/23: Happy Monday! How was your weekend? What did you do? 9/24: What could be written at the end of "The Most Dangerous Game" to make it less ambiguous? 9/25: List and define the three types of irony. 9/26: Take time to reflect on your grades. What could you be doing differently to improve them? Be specific! 9/27: What are some questions you have from what we've covered this week? List at least 2 things!

9/30: Do you believe modern society puts too much emphasis on buying expensive gifts? 10/1: Write about a time when you made a sacrifice. Why did you make it? 10/2: Write about a memorable gift-giving experience. Who was it with? Why was it so special? 10/3: Often those who receive gifts are unaware of the sacrifice the giver makes in order to give gifts. What can we learn from Jill and Della in "Gift of the magi?" 10/4: Who are the magi?

** Assignments: **

 * Most Dangerous Game Questions **