Writing Assignment for 5/14

Answer the following questions in paragraph form (new paragraph for each #): 50 pts.

1. What did you find most surprising about the video clip we watched in class?
2. What do you like best about the book so far? What do you like the least?
3. Have you learned anything about those with cp or other disabilities? (their abilities, how they should be treated, misunderstandings about them, etc....)
4. Do you think Shawn's dad is going to kill him? Why or why not? Explain your answer using a minimum of one example from the story so far.
5. Give two adjectives that you think would describe Shawn from what you have read so far. Support your claims with at least one example from the story for each adjective. (2 total min.)

Second set of questions for "The Stolen Party"

1. At this point, how do you think Rosaura feels about her decision to go to the party?
2.What does Rosaura believe she is getting at the end of the party? What does she really get?
3. What do we now realize is the reason Rosaura was allowed to do things the others weren't?
4. At what point, do you see Rosaura's mother attempt to protect her daughter? Why is this significant?
5. Why do you think the author named this "The Stolen Party"? (what was "stolen"?)

First set of questions for "The Stolen Party"

Please copy and answer in the correct short answer format (restate/give textual evidence):

1. What would you assume the meaning of the word "cross" is in paragraph 1? How do you know?



2. What does Rosaura mean when she says, "Rich people go to Heaven too"?


3. How do the mother and daughter disagree regarding Luciana?


4. What is the difference in status between Luciana and Rosaura? How do you know?


5. Why is Rosaura "deeply offended" in the second to last paragraph?


6. Why does Rosaura fear her mother may stop loving her? What have you seen in this short interaction between them which tells you she may be right?


7. What do you think the author's purpose is in including the last line in chunk 1? Why?

"Cask of Amontillado" video and questions

This is the link to the video

Here are the questions:

1. How does the director show the “craziness”/ “confusion” of Mardi Gras?
2. Compare and contrast the outfits of Montresor and Fortunato.
3. What are your impressions of the narrator? How does he seem “unreliable”?
4. Tell me 2 things you didn’t understand/realize about the story until you saw the movie.
5. Give one example of foreshadowing you saw in the movie (a hint that Fortunato would die).

Outline for extended response

Use the definition of unreliable narrator to explain why Montresor (our narrator) is considered one at this point. You need to use a minimum of two textual examples in your answer. You can use any of the chunks 1-6 as support, but there is enough in today’s readings, 5-6. Use your worksheets if you need to.
Outline:
• Restate the definition of unreliable narrator
• Make a claim stating that Montresor is an unreliable narrator
• Give your first piece of textual evidence
• Explain why that shows he is an unreliable narrator
• Give your second piece of textual evidence
• Explain why that shows he is an unreliable narrator

questions for chunks 1 and 2

Vocabulary for Chunks 1 and 2:
Excessive—(adj) too much
Accosted-(v)- approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively.
Perceive (v)- become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand.
Afflicted (v)- (of a problem or illness) cause pain or suffering to; affect or trouble.
Insufferable (adj)- too extreme to bear; intolerable.

Make up a sentence for each vocabulary word:
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Questions for chunks 1 and 2:
1. What time of day is it when the story begins?
2. Why is Fortunato so friendly when he sees the narrator? Write the sentence that tells you this is true.

3. Describe the outfit Fortunato is wearing. Why is he dressed this way?

4. Why is the narrator being so nice to Fortunato? What does he offer him?

5. What reason does Fortunato give for not wanting to go into the catacombs?

6. How does he convince Fortunato to follow him anyway?
Chunk 2
1. Why isn’t there anyone at home?

2. Why do they need two torches?
3. On the top of page 101, how is it ironic, that Montresor says “we will go back; your health is precious.”

4. How is it ironic that Fortunato replies, “the cough is a mere nothing; it will not kill me. I shall not die of a cough.”

5. At the end of chunk 2, what else does the narrator, Montresor say that is ironic?

First set of questions for "The Cask of Amontillado"

1. Look at pg. 95: What do we find out about the setting and why is it important to know?

2. Vocab definitions for section 1:
Immolation: death
Retribution: punishment for doing something wrong
Connoisseur: expert
Impunity: freedom from punishment
Virtuoso: a skillful person
Imposture: pretending to be someone else


3. Copy the following questions and leave room for your answers. We will answer them as we go.
1. What did Fortunato do to the narrator?
2. How does the narrator want to punish Fortunato?
3. Why doesn’t Fortunato know he is mad?
4. Why does the narrator smile when he sees Fortunato?
5. What is Fortunato’s weakness?