Wednesday,+May+7

Motifs
Think about the following motifs: redemption and materialism In small groups, discuss the motif on the card given to you. Record and report to the class your findings on the way the book works with this motif.

Vocabulary Pointers:
Look at the vocabulary on the prep notes. Discuss meanings, especially of foil, antihero, and dynamic character.

Modeling: Outlining the Essay
Tomorrow, you will write an essay in class on the following prompt: Explore the spiritual and emotional changes of Ivan Ilyich in Tolstoy’s //The Death of Ivan Ilyich//. How and why does the main character change throughout the story? Write an informative/explanatory essay using three to six pieces of textual evidence to support an original thesis statement. (RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, SL.9-10.1, W.9-10.2, W.9-10.9) Today, let's get a thesis statement and a general outline ready.

Rules for Thesis Statements:
What will your thesis be? Points? Evidence for each point? Explanation?
 * 1) One Sentence!
 * 2) Answer the prompt!
 * 3) Be Specific!
 * 4) Concentrate on LANGUAGE CONTROL! (grammar, spelling, usage, vocabulary, formal language, wording, etc..)