Do Now 9/50 What would the world be like if everyone were the

same—average intelligence, talents, appearance, and strength—and no one was better than anyone else? How do you think people would act toward each other? Would they be happy and satisfied?

Harrison Bergeron

Kurt Vonnegut

CHAMPS: Direct Instruction

C: No conversationsH: Raise your hand if you need help or have a question. Wait to be called onA: following along and taking notesM: In assigned seat. No hall pass or pencil sharpeningP: Listen AttentivelyS: Verbal sign to stop

Today’s Objective

0SWBAT: Learn new vocabulary and the four different types of conflict. Students will prove comprehension by reading a story, and analyzing it for vocabulary and discern the kind of conflict in the story.

Kurt Vonnegut1922-2007

0 He was an American journalist and a writer.

0 Married with three kids and then later adopted his sister’s kids when she died.

0 Mother committed suicide0 Wrote about war, brutality, fantasy and

technology0 Rather than get kicked out of college,

he joined the army. 0 He was a P.O.W. in Germany, which

inspired his novel, ”Slaughterhouse Five”

Literary Analysis: ConflictThe conflict is the tension or opposition between forces in the plot. It is introduced in the inciting action.

Four Major Types of Conflict:

1. Character vs. Character (Man vs. Man)2. Character vs. Nature (Man vs. Nature)3. Character vs. Society (Man vs. Society)4. Character vs. Self (Man vs. Himself)

Literary Analysis: ConflictEach of the next slides will have two

photos pictures beneath them. Which of the two images matches the term and

definition presented in the slide?

Character vs. Character

0 When the main character struggles with another character. This can be in the form of arguments, conflicting desires, opposing goals, physical confrontations or emotional dilemmas

Character vs. Nature

0 the conflict in the story is between the main character(s) and forces of nature that are out of the characters' control.

Character vs.  Society0 When the character is repressed by society and not by

a specific character.

Character vs. Self

The conflict is in the character’s mind. When a character struggles with moral dilemmas, emotional challenges or desires he or she deems unsavory, the conflict is with the character's own soul or conscience.

Vocabulary

vigilance

0 Noun. Alert attention, watchfulness0 It is because of their vigilance that we are safe.

wince0 Verb. to shrink or flinch involuntarily, especially in

pain0 When the new couch arrived, the couple winced at it’s

ugliness.

consternation

0 Noun. Confused amazement or fear0 Upon realizing the dog could climb trees, the kitty was

filled with consternation.

cower

0 Verb. To crouch down in fear0 Once she realized she was trapped in a mad man’s

painting, she cowered in the corner of the frame.

synchronize

0 Verb. To match the timing of0 The divers synchronized their routine.

neutralize

0 Verb. to counteract or cancel the effect of0 The bad smell in the car was neutralized with a

powerful spray.

Today’s Activity

1. Read “Harrison Bergeron” on pages 34-40 as a group.

2. One person should read a few paragraphs and then pass it on to the next person. (If you are extremely uncomfortable reading, read two to three sentences and then pass it on.)

3. Once the reading is complete, answer questions (1-6 and8-10) on page 41 as a group. Turn in one copy of your answers. Make sure every group member’s name is on the work.

CHAMPS: Group Work

0C Minimal, quiet, on topic0H Ask someone near you

first0A group assignment0M Stay in your assigned

seat/area0P on task and completing

activity as a group0S Teacher will give you a

verbal signal when time is up.

DAY 2

Do Now 9/70Use each of the following vocabulary words

correctly in a complete sentence (YOU MAY USE YOUR NOTES):

1. Consternation 2. Cower 3. Neutralizing 4. Synchronizing5. Vigilance6. WinceREMINDER: UNIT TEST TUESDAY!

Agenda01. DO NOW02. COLLECT AND GRADE HOMEWORK03. FINISH CLASS WORK (20 MINUTES MAX)04. GALLERY WALK05. SHARE OUT06. EXIT SLIP

Today’s Objective0SWBAT: Practice new vocabulary and the four

different types of conflict. Students will prove comprehension by analyzing short stories and practicing vocab.

Activity:Gallery Walk: Conflict

0Each group will be given a hand out with a series of questions about the six stories posted around the class room.

0Who is (are) the main character(s) in the story?0What is the conflict of the story?0Which kind of conflict does it represent?0How was the conflict resolved?

Gallery Walk 0Your group will need to:01. Choose a scribe, facilitator, researcher and presenter.02. The facilitator should first read the story to the group

in each story and then—04. decide which of the four conflicts it represents.05. The researcher(s) will use their notes to help

solve the problem.06. At your last story, your presenter will share-out

your response for that poster.0The scribe will record the group’s answers.

But First…

What are the four types of conflict?

CHAMPS: Gallery Walk

0C Quiet, on topic0H Ask three, then me0A group assignment0M Stay with your group at all

times0P on task and completing

activity as a group0S Teacher will give you a

verbal signal when time is up at each poster.

EXIT SLIP1. In Harrison Bergeron, what was the main conflict? 2. Which of the four types of conflict does it represent? 3. How do you know you achieved the objective?

Day 3: Assessment

Do Now 9/110 Make flashcards for your vocabulary words and for

the Freytag’s Pyramid terms. Then study them with a friend in your group or alone.

1. Consternation 2. Cower 3. Neutralizing 4. Synchronizing5. Vigilance6. Wince

1. Exposition2. Inciting Action3. Rising Actions4. Climax5. Falling Actions6. Resolution7. Denouement/

Catastrophe

Agenda

01. Do Now02. Collect and grade homework03. Jeopardy04. Unit Test05. Practice root “syn”

CHAMPS: Direct Instruction

C: No conversationsH: Raise your hand if you need help or have a question. Wait to be called onA: following along and taking notesM: In assigned seat. No hall pass or pencil sharpeningP: Listen AttentivelyS: Verbal sign to stop

TODAY’S OBJECTIVE0 SWBAT: practice and then be assessed on vocabulary,

Freytag’s Pyramid and the four different types of conflict.

Jeopardy: Procedure0Three teams0Choose a leader0This should be a group effort0Winning team gets candy

Jeopardy Rules01. The first answer I receive I will take02. If the other team wants to steal after an

incorrect answer, it can03. If another team yells out an answer and it is

not their turn, it doesn’t become their turn.

Champs: Testing0C No conversations.0H If you need help, raise your hand,

and wait for me to come to you.0A Complete the test, keeping your eyes

on your own paper.0M No movement without permission0P Being quiet and respectful of your

classmates need to focus

Day 4 (Wed)

0 Grade unit test and film

Do Now 9/12Take a moment to check and complete your homework using a dictionary if necessary (7 minutes). If your homework is finished turn it in now for extra credit. If you did not take the test yesterday, see me now.

CHAMPS: Direct Instruction

C: No conversationsH: Raise your hand if you need help or have a question. Wait to be called onA: following along M: In assigned seat. No hall pass or pencil sharpeningP: Listen AttentivelyS: Verbal sign to stop

Today’s Objective

0SWBAT: Watch the movie 2081 and compare and contrast the differences between the film and the short story that inspired it.

Agenda

01. Do Now02. Movie: 2081/Movie Guide03. Grade Unit Test

Activity :20810As you watch the film adaptation of “Harrison

Bergeron,” answer the questions on the worksheet provided. It is not identical to the short story.

0At this time, if you did not take your unit test, you can make it up during the movie.

Theme0The theme of a piece of fiction is its view about

life and how people behave.0To decide what a theme of a piece of fiction is,

ask yourself “What is this story saying about humanity or human nature?”

0In fiction, the theme is not intended to teach or preach. In fact, it is not presented directly at all. You extract it from the characters, action, and setting that make up the story.

0In other words, you must figure out the theme yourself.