November 24

Objectives: Students will read and write for understanding.
Students will answer comprehension and critical thinking questions.
Students will use technology to create a power point (in class project).
Chapter 4 Background information for better understanding: Dorian spends much of his time with Lord Henry, who manipulates Dorian's mind with his philosophy of subjects such as marriage, women, and fidelity. Dorian reveals his infatuation with Sibyl Vane, and actress. Dorian distances himself more from Basil.

Do Now:

Free Write the Prediction:

How will Dorian's engagement to Sibyl change his relationship with Lord Henry?



Comprehension Check Questions:

Who is Victoria?



How would you characterize Sibyl Vane?



How/Where did she meet Dorian?



What does she call Dorian?



How long do they know each other in the story so far?



Critical Thinking: Examine the relationship between Lord Henry and His wife Victoria and compare with the relationship between Lord Henry and Dorian.

How does Lord Henry feel about the relationship between Dorian and Sibyl?



Analyze Lord Henry's view of women, men and fidelity.



Analyze the change in the relationship between Dorian and Basil.



Cooperative Learning:

Individual/Group Work:

Using our laptops-Create a PowerPoint on Self Love and include the following (create a new page for each of the following):

Define self love and self centeredness. (10 points)

2. List: three Synonyms and three Antonyms of each. (25 points)

3. List three Examples of Each. (25 points)

4. List three Possible results of Each. (25 points)

Homework:

1. Research and Correlate the Allusions with Dorian Gray:



2. Philistine Giordano Bruno daughter of Cymbeline from Shakespeare's Cymbeline (you do not have to research this).

3. Literary Elements:



Metaphor-people like Dorian: willful sunbeams of life.

Personification: Soul, Desire.

Vocabulary for chapter 4:

Aphorisms - tersely phrased statement of a truth or opinion.

Munificent - will to be extremely liberal in giving.

Consummate - will to bring to a state of perfection.

Crucible - severe, searching test, or trial.

Turbid - confused, muddled, or disturbed.

Animalism - preoccupation with or motivation by sensual, physical, or carnal appetites rather than moral, spiritual, or intellectual forces.