"The Canterville Ghost" Part VI and VII

"The Canterville Ghost" Part VI and VIII

p. 90-93 and p. 93-96

POINTS

• Read and understand "The Canterville Ghost" Part VI

• Read and understand "The Canterville Ghost" Part VII

Open Ended

What actions does Virginia's disappearance set in motion? Who is involved?

Open Ended

How does the tone change in this part of the story? Which details create this new tone?

Multiple Choice

How has the mood of the Otis household changed?

• It is now fearful and sad

• It is now cheerful

• It is now angry and annoyed

Open Ended

Which words and phrases signal the change in the Otis household?

Open Ended

What elements of this part of the story are more typical of a ghost story?

Open Ended

What are the key features of the new setting that Virginia shows the family?

Open Ended

Independent Practice: What do you think the almond tree symbolizes?

POINTS

• Read and understand "The Canterville Ghost" Part VI (done!)

• Read and understand "The Canterville Ghost" Part VII

Open Ended

Which details indicate that the family is honoring the ghost?

Multiple Select

What symbols appear as the ghost's skeleton is buried? (select all that apply)

• the moon

• a tree

• a singing nightingale

• flames

Open Ended

Why does Mr. Otis refuse to keep the jewels? How does his attitude about the jewels reinforce the difference between American and British cultures?

How does superstition play a role in Lord Canterville's decision not to take the jewels back? What other argument does he make to defend his decision?

p. 95

Multiple Choice

What part of the plot have we reached?

• exposition

• rising action

• climax

• falling action

• resolution

Open Ended

How does Virginia's marriage to the Duke of Cheshire help close the gap between their cultural differences? (The cultural differences between British and American people. Hint: think about Mr. Otis's thoughts on the marriage.)

Open Ended

A typical ghost story often leaves some things unresolved to add to the mystery of the story. What remains unresolved at the end of this story?

Open Ended

Independent Practice: What explicit lesson has Virginia learned from the ghost?

POINTS

• Read and understand "The Canterville Ghost" Part VI (done!)

• Read and understand "The Canterville Ghost" Part VII (done!)