"Canterville Ghost" 9

"Canterville Ghost" 9

Workbook p. 66

POINTS

• Recall key points and moments of "The Canterville Ghost"

• Describe and analyze characterization in "The Canterville Ghost"

Recall:

• Exposition = the beginning of the story, when the characters, setting, and situation are introduced

• Rising action = tension building around a conflict

• Climax = the highest point of the story, when the main character makes a choice or changes in some way (the conflict is now on its way to being resolved)

• Falling action = loose ends are tied up

• Resolution = the end of the story, when the conflict has been resolved ("And they lived happily ever after," for instance)

• CONFLICT: the main struggle or problem of the story that needs to be solved

Multiple Choice

Where does the scene in which the twins throw pillows at the ghost fit into the plot?

• exposition

• rising action

• falling action

• resolution

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the story's main conflict?

• character vs. character

• character vs. nature

• character vs. society

• character vs. self

Open Ended

Whom is the conflict between? What is the problem?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a big idea of the story?

• nature

• treachery

• cultural differences

• invention and discovery

Open Ended

How is the big idea of "cultural differences" reflected in the plot?

Open Ended

How does the scene in Section IV in which the twins and Washington Otis ambush the ghost affect the plot? What happens as a result of this moment?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scenes acts as the climax of the story?

• Hiram B. Otis buys Canterville Chase.

• The twins and Washington Otis corner the ghost.

• Virginia leaves the Tapestry Chamber with the ghost.

• Mr. Otis and the Duke hunt for Virginia.

Multiple Choice

How is the story's conflict resolved?

• The ghost leaves Canterville Chase in disgust.

• The ghost finally succeeds in terrifying the Otis family.

• The twins agree on a truce with the ghost.

• Virginia helps the ghost find peace.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a secondary big idea of the story?

• labyrinths

• games of chance

• mercy

• inner beauty

Open Ended

How is the secondary big idea developed by Virginia's interaction with the ghost?

Open Ended

Independent Practice: What event at the end of Section VI (when Virginia comes back) exemplifies the story's secondary theme? Use details from the story to explain you answer.

POINTS

• Recall key points and moments of "The Canterville Ghost" (done!)

• Describe and analyze characterization in "The Canterville Ghost"

Recall:

• Characterization is the way that characters are portrayed

• Character traits are aspects of the character's personality, beliefs, attitudes, etc.

• Character motivation is why characters do what they do and say what they say. It's what the character wants or what drives them.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a character trait of Virginia?

• compassion

• affection

• independence

• melancholy

Multiple Choice

What is the main motivation for the twins throughout the story?

• to protect their sister

• to prove the ghost's existence

• to cause trouble and mischief

• to return to America

Verbal Discussion

Multiple Choice

Which of the following descriptions BEST characterizes the ghost?

• proud, pompous, and set in his ways

• wry, witty, and roguish

• deep, mysterious, and soulful

• wild, unpredictable, and generous

Open Ended

What is the ghost's motivation for most of the story? How and why does it change?

Multiple Choice

What is Virginia's motivation in leaving Canterville Chase with the ghost?

• to set Simon de Canterville free

• to find Simon de Canterville's hidden treasure

• to marry the Duke of Cheshire

• to help her family

Open Ended

What character trait does Virginia show through her motivation? Explain your answer.

Independent Practice (see the Assignment on Teams)

POINTS

• Recall key points and moments of "The Canterville Ghost" (done!)

• Describe and analyze characterization in "The Canterville Ghost" (done!)