SHORT S

TORY

HOW WOULD YOU FEEL…

VOCABULARY

Coincidev. happen at the same time

Ambitionn. strongly desired goal(s)

Strikingadj. very noticeable or impressive

Fitfullyadv. Without regularity; restlessly

“EVERYTHING STUCK TO HIM”

By: Raymond Carver

About: The story of a father telling his daughter a story from when she was a baby. This story shows a small peak into the life of a “boy and girl” raising a baby together. During this time of parenthood, we see “the boy” make a choice that could change his future.

Story within a storyAs we read…write questions that you have about the story.

THINK-PAIR-SHARE

• Plot Triangle Requirements:•At least 3 questions you had while reading•At least 2 notes per section of the plot triangle

Exposition

Rising Action

Climax

Falling Action

Resolution

RESPOND

“Cultural attitudes are adapting accordingly. Sixty-two percent of the public, and 72 percent of adults under 30, view the ideal marriage as one in which husband and wife both work and share child care and household duties…”(Angier 5-6)

Angier, Natalie. “The Changing American Family.” New York Times 25 November 2013: Print.

Noting that “the ideal marriage” is underlined, analyze/explain what you believe to be the ideal marriage.

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QUESTIONS?

What questions did you have while reading?

Questions I had:What happened to the mother/girl?What is the purpose of the weather throughout the story (symbols)?

Did the “about the author” section connect to the story? If so, how?

• Describe what you see in this picture

• Compare/Contrast with your own family holidays/events

• Extra Point: Write the author and/or title of this painting

EXIT TICKET 9/21/15

Norman Rockwell “Freedom from Want” 1943