The White Heron

A White Heron by Sarah Orne Jewett

English III February 16-19

Objective

SWBAT Determine multiple central ideas of a text or texts and analyze their development iot provide a critical summary.

Open Ended

Bellwork February 16/17: What are some advantages of country life? Explain with personal experience or what you've learned from books, television or movies. Your response should be 4-5 complete sentences/

Page 433-Read the text and jot the following down you'll have 25 minutes-this is graded on next slides

• NOTICE who the story is about, what happens, where and when it happens, and why those involved react as they do.

• ANNOTATE by marking vocabulary and key passages you want to revisit.

• CONNECT ideas within the selection to what you already know and what you have already read.

• . RESPOND by writing a brief summary of the selection.

Open Ended

NOTICE who the story is about, what happens, where and when it happens, and why those involved react as they do.

Open Ended

ANNOTATE by marking vocabulary and key passages you want to revisit.

Open Ended

CONNECT ideas within the selection to what you already know and what you have already read.

Open Ended

RESPOND by writing a brief summary of the selection.

Comprehension Check

Prepare to take the comprehension check on the next slides. This is graded!

Open Ended

Where had Sylvia lived before she came to stay at her grandmother’s house?

Open Ended

What does the young stranger hope to find in the wilderness?

Open Ended

What does the stranger offer to give anyone who helps him achieve his goal?

Open Ended

Why does Sylvia climb the great pine tree?

Open Ended

What information does Sylvia refuse to share after her expedition to the pine tree?

Open Ended

Write a summary of “A White Heron” in order to confirm your understanding of the story.

Selection Test

• Now you will navigate to the online textbook

• Use the step by step instruction guide found in the files under Class Materials

• Once you locate the selection test for A White Heron, Complete it within before the class is over

• If you have any questions post them in the chat

^{Thursday/Friday February 18-19th}

Explanatory Essay

SWBAT Determine multiple central ideas of a text or texts and analyze their development IOT provide a critical summary.

Open Ended

Bellwork February 18/19th Use each concept word [dilatory, hospitality, hermitage, loitered, squalor, quaint] in a sentence that demonstrates your understanding of the word’s meaning.

Explanatory Essay

Write a five-paragraph explanatory essay in which you address this question:

How do American authors use regional details to make the events and themes of a narrative come to life for readers?

Think about the role that specific geographic details play in the selections you have read. Use examples from each text to explain how authors use setting to create a desired impact on readers. In addition, briefly research American Regionalism, a literary movement that focused on the use of “local color” and celebrated the unique and varied landscapes of the country.

A well-written explanatory essay contains these elements:

• an engaging introduction that is relevant to the rest of the essay

• a clear thesis statement that presents the writer’s main idea

• • relevant facts, details, and examples that develop the topic

• accurate and relevant facts and details

• • appropriate and accurate vocabulary, including definitions of unfamiliar terms

• a conclusion that supports and reaffirms the explanation 

Model Explanatory Essay

For a model of a well-crafted explanatory text, see the Launch Text, “Planning Your Trip to Gold Country.” page 396 of your textbook Review the Launch Text for examples of the elements of an effective explanatory text. You will look more closely at these elements as you prepare to write your own explanatory essay.

Open Ended

Write a thesis statement to respond to the prompt. You will defend this thesis using examples from the texts and research about American literary history.

Open Ended

Use this time to gather your evidence from each selection.

Write It

Review your thesis statement and the examples you found in each text. Then, consider your audience and what they already know about your topic. Will you need to define any literary terms? What specific information does the prompt ask you to include to provide context for your explanation? How can interesting details from research strengthen your writing?

Open Ended

Use the chart to organize and complete your research.

Reminder on how to organize your Essay

Go to the Online text and draft your essay

Due Friday February 26th