MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2015DO NOW:

① Submit “Riqueza” revisions, along with the first draft, in the box top.

IN YOUR MARBLE COMPOSITION NOTEBOOKS:

② Copy objective: TSWBAT evaluate whether or not a text represents magical realism.

HW: Finish reading and annotating “A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings.” (Due tomorrow.)

MAGICAL REALISM• ELEMENTS OF MAGICAL REALISM• Hybridity• Irony• Authorial Reticence• Supernatural + Natural

OBJECTIVE: TSWBAT evaluate whether or not a text represents magical realism.

HW: Finish reading and annotating “A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings.”

The Sun Sets Sail, by Rob Gonsalves

“DEATH AND TRANSFIGURATION”

• Does “Death and Transfiguration” represent magical realism?• Write a claim taking a stance on this question. (Remember to

include the author’s name and the story title!)

• Find one quotation to support your answer.

• Write one sentence explaining how your quotation demonstrates magical realism.• Be specific!

ELEMENTS OF MAGICAL REALISM:Hybridity // Irony // Authorial Reticence // Supernatural + Natural

OBJECTIVE: TSWBAT evaluate whether or not a text represents magical realism.

HW: Finish reading and annotating “A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings.”

“A VERY OLD MAN WITH ENORMOUS WINGS”

• In one minute:• Scan the text

• Write two words you think seem most important to the story

• Any words you see that seem like they might indicate magical realism

ELEMENTS OF MAGICAL REALISM:Hybridity // Irony // Authorial Reticence // Supernatural + Natural

OBJECTIVE: TSWBAT evaluate whether or not a text represents magical realism.

HW: Finish reading and annotating “A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings.”

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2015DO NOW:

IN YOUR MARBLE COMPOSITION NOTEBOOKS:

① Copy objective: TSWBAT analyze a text to make inferences about the role of magical realism in its theme and subtext.

② Clear your desks except for a pen/pencil.

HW: Finish “Very Old Man” questions if not done during class time.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2015DO NOW:

IN YOUR MARBLE COMPOSITION NOTEBOOKS:

① Copy objective: TSWBAT identify elements of magical realism within a text, citing and explaining evidence.

② Take out your “Very Old Man” story, and your worksheet from Tuesday.

HW: Finish “Very Old Man” magical realism handout, if not done during class time.

MAGICAL REALISM• ELEMENTS OF MAGICAL REALISM• Hybridity• Irony• Authorial Reticence• Supernatural + Natural

OBJECTIVE: TSWBAT identify elements of magical realism within a text, citing and explaining evidence.

HW: Finish “Very Old Man” magical realism handout, if not done in class.

The Sun Sets Sail, by Rob Gonsalves

HYBRIDITY

OBJECTIVE: TSWBAT identify elements of magical realism within a text, citing and explaining evidence.

HW: Finish “Very Old Man” magical realism handout, if not done in class.

IRONY

OBJECTIVE: TSWBAT identify elements of magical realism within a text, citing and explaining evidence.

HW: Finish “Very Old Man” magical realism handout, if not done in class.

AUTHORIAL RETICENCE

OBJECTIVE: TSWBAT identify elements of magical realism within a text, citing and explaining evidence.

HW: Finish “Very Old Man” magical realism handout, if not done in class.

SUPERNATURAL VS. NATURAL

OBJECTIVE: TSWBAT identify elements of magical realism within a text, citing and explaining evidence.

HW: Finish “Very Old Man” magical realism handout, if not done in class.

MAGICAL REALISM

OBJECTIVE: TSWBAT identify elements of magical realism within a text, citing and explaining evidence.

HW: Finish “Very Old Man” magical realism handout, if not done in class.

HYBRIDITY IRONY

AUTHORIAL RETICENCE SUPERNATURAL vs. NATURAL

SCHEMA BUILDING – MONDAY’S WORD CLOUD

OBJECTIVE: TSWBAT analyze a text to make inferences about the role of magical realism in its theme and subtext.

HW: Finish “Very Old Man Questions” if not done during class time.

PERIOD 4 PAIRS:• Jacob & Javier• Queybi & Simon• Gabby & Tatumn• Leticia Q. & John• Jennifer & Leticia A.

OBJECTIVE: TSWBAT analyze a text to make inferences about the role of magical realism in its theme and subtext.

HW: Finish “Very Old Man Questions” if not done during class time.

PERIOD 7 PAIRS:• Patrick & Georgina• Safia & Adamaris• David & Shiv• Jherri & Karina• Madison & George• Ana & Ashley• Trevor & Marcelo & Luis

OBJECTIVE: TSWBAT analyze a text to make inferences about the role of magical realism in its theme and subtext.

HW: Finish “Very Old Man Questions” if not done during class time.

PERIOD 8 PAIRS:• Yasmin & Ja’Lisa• Foram & Colin• Ryan & Christine• Brian & Anthony• Ricky & Lissbeth• Kenya & Asia• John & Destiny• Karen & Luis• Rashelle & Chance

OBJECTIVE: TSWBAT analyze a text to make inferences about the role of magical realism in its theme and subtext.

HW: Finish “Very Old Man Questions” if not done during class time.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2015DO NOW:

IN YOUR MARBLE COMPOSITION NOTEBOOKS:

① Copy objective: TSWBAT illustrate how imagery can be used to effectively convey magical realism.

② Take out your “Very Old Man” story, and your worksheets from Tuesday and yesterday.

HW: Finish “Very Old Man” imagery assignment.

“TREE OF HOPE” BY FRIDA KAHLO

Identify at least two elements of magical realism within this painting.

ELEMENTS:• Hybridity• Authorial Reticence• Irony• Supernatural vs. Natural

“VERY OLD MAN” THEMES:• Judgment is harsh in any form.• Don’t take people for granted; everyone deserves respect.• People won’t hesitate to take advantage of others for their own

benefit.• The worst situations can result in one becoming stronger than

ever.• Greed can ruin a blessing.• Greed is the bane of ethics.• People don’t treat those in need, or the weak, in a kind way at

times.• People’s expectations aren’t always going to be right.• Everything happens at its own time.• Don’t take things for granted.• People judge other people based on stereotypes.• Things may be different than they appear.• Never treat people with disrespect.• The smallest things can make you rich.