Let the Games Begin

April 23, 2014

E.Q: How do you know what is real and imaginative?

Obj: I can identify literary devices in text.

Starter:

The following ten statements require a yes/no response.  Please explain your reasoning.

1.   I believe in magic. 

2.  Mermaids are real.

3.  What you can imagine can become reality.

4.  I would greet any challenge that met me with enthusiasm.

5.  There is a possibility that wizards and ghosts are real.

6.  If my friend was in danger I would risk my life to save him/her.

7.  I wish I could go to Hogwarts.

8.  Dumbledore vs. Gandalf, who wins?

9.   If I could have a special talent it would be…

10.  I look forward to reading Harry Potter.

Activity:

1.  Your House Crest

There are 4 houses in Harry Potter.

Your table will be your house.

Create a crest to represent your "house".

 Each house will earn points by correctly identifying elements of the story.

Whichever team has the most points wins.

2.  Table Reading

Taking turns, read ch. 2, The Scar.

Pages 16-25

3.  Literary Scavenger Hunt.

With your table find one example of each:

Connotation- the associated or secondary meaning of a word or expression in addition to its explicit or primary meaning

Denotation-the explicit or direct meaning or set of meanings of a word or expression

Setting- the location and time frame in which the action of a narrative takes place

Characterization- a step-by-step process wherein a character of a story is brought to notice and then detailed upon in front of the reader.

Foreshadowing- to show or indicate beforehand

Write down the example and page number.

Whichever team completes this task first wins for the day!!

Closure:

What do you predict the "Goblet of Fire" is?

REMINDER!!!

YOUR PAPER IS DUE AT MIDNIGHT TONIGHT!!

Read chapter 9 for tomorrow.
Chapter 8 is optional.