English 12
Today we'll spend some time working on our sonnets, then move on to something a little different - a poem to get us thinking!

English 9
Today we'll be working with the short story you all read for homework: The Scarlet Ibis. Beware, you might have a surprise regarding this short story. I hope you've read it!

After our little surprise, we'll work on some questions for discussion on The Scarlet Ibis. Also, we'll take a moment to check out the structure of body paragraphs for your upcoming essay.

1. Describe the elements of setting for the story.
   a. Time:
   b. Place:
   c. Geographical location:
   d. Weather:
   e. Social conditions:

2. Now that you know what happens, reread the first 2 paragraphs and record any words that foreshadowed Doodle’s death.

3. How do we know this story is told as a flashback?

4. Do you think the narrator is a dynamic character or a static character? Explain.

5. Who is a possible round character?

6. Give an example from the story of one of each of the following types of characterization.
a. Direct: (The story tells you about a character directly)
b. Says: (You have to infer a characteristic by what a character says)
c. Does: (You have to infer a characteristic by what a character does)
d. Thinks: (You have to infer a characteristic by what a character thinks, usually the narrator)
e. Others’ reactions: (Indirect characterization - we have to figure out characteristics by the way that character is treated)