Canterville Ghost Part III p. 80-83

Canterville Ghost Part III p. 80-83

POINTS

• Understand parody in the story so far

• Read and understand "The Canterville Ghost" Part III p. 80-83

Remember, a parody...

makes fun of a literary work or genre by imitating that work or genre.

For instance, a book called "The Hunger Pains" that makes fun of "The Hunger Games" by telling a similar story exaggerated for humor is a parody of "The Hunger Games."

Open Ended

How do the Otis family's dialogue and actions parody a ghost story?

Open Ended

Independent Practice: How does the scene with the ghost and the suit of armor (p. 78-80) parody a ghost story? What happens in that scene?

POINTS

• Understand parody in the story so far (done!)

• Read and understand "The Canterville Ghost" Part III p. 80-83

Open Ended

What is the ghost's plan (in general) on p. 80?

Open Ended

What evidence on p. 80 supports the characterization of the ghost as theatrical?

Multiple Choice

The ghost's plans for Virginia are...

• not as scary as his plans for the rest of the family

• the same as his plans for the rest of the family

• scarier than his plans for the rest of the family

Open Ended

Why are the ghost's plans for Virginia different than his plans for the rest of the family?

Open Ended

Which details of the setting on p. 81 are typical of a ghost story?

Open Ended

How does the description of the ghost as he approaches Washington's room fit in with a traditional ghost story?

Multiple Choice

The ghost's reaction to seeing a specter (ghost) is an example of...

• personification

• simile

• irony

Open Ended

What is ironic about the ghost's response to the specter (ghost) he sees? How does this irony create humor?

Multiple Choice

What is the ghost's motivation in returning to speak to the other ghost?

• he wants to prove he isn't scared

• he thinks the other ghost can help him scare the twins

• he wants to convince the other ghost to leave the house

Open Ended

How do the events on p. 82 fit with the characterization of the Otis twins?

Open Ended

Independent Practice: How do the events on these last few pages add to the parody of a ghost story?

POINTS

• Understand parody in the story so far (done!)

• Read and understand "The Canterville Ghost" Part III p. 80-83 (done!)