Friday, 1/20 - Allusions
January 19, 2012 by mspisano
After reviewing the recently assigned chapters from The Book Thief, you will research allusions found within the text. You must consider the ways these allusions add meaning to the story.
Objective:
*To analyze plot, character and theme development in The Book Thief
*To research literary allusions found within The Book Thief and determine the ways they add meaning
Do Now: Please download the allusions assignment, add your last name and first initial to the naming convention and save it in your Term 2 folder.
Agenda:
1. Word of the Day - truncate - verb - shorten
2. Reminders
3. Discuss final chapters of Part Two of The Book Thief
4. Notes on allusions
5. Work on allusions chart
Homework:
1. Read and respond to pages 125-142 in The Book Thief