ENGLISH 9 – 1.3

HOMEWORK: Due Wed 

1. “The Veldt” – 
   1. I will be collecting the plot graph
   2. SETTING worksheet – Some of you did not do a good job on your setting sheet – your answers were simple, too short, or incomplete. I made it clear in class and on the blog – that sheet was similar to a test!! I am evaluating your knowledge and understanding of setting and it’s impact on the characters, etc. 
2. Watch the video & read over the lyrics. You will be writing a journal comparing the song lyrics & video to the story.
   1. Deadmaus – “The Veldt”
3. Here are videos to clarify IRONY and ALLUSION
   1. Ted Ed: What is Verbal Irony?
   2. Ted Ed: In on a Secret? Dramatic Irony
   3. Ted Ed: Situational Irony: The opposite of what is expected
   4. Allusions in Pop Songs