I do hope you enjoy reading the The Monkey's Paw for homework. If you like creepy stories, you are sure to enjoy this scary tale. This tale was written by W. W. Jacobs and was published in England in 1902. As we talked about in class, horror tales were extremely popular in America and the United Kingdom at the turn of the last century. This story has been so influential in popular culture and literature that there are now many adaptations of this tale.
When speaking or writing about stories, it is very important to use the right vocabulary words. Please review the following terms. Try to write a sentence in your own words using the new vocabulary word(s) and then read it out loud so that you can practice your pronunciation. When you read The Monkey's Paw, keep in mind how these vocabulary terms relate the story. Can you identify the characters? Can you describe the action of this tale? Who (hint: or what) is the villain?
characters
hero/heroine
villain (pay extra attention to the spelling of this word as it stumps (meaning: confuses) most native English speakers!)
setting
episode
action
punch line
ghost story
bedtime story
stormy night
family
visitor
magic charm
wish
fate
karma
Good Luck/Bad Luck
People around the world believe in specific good luck objects, symbols, and traditions.
27 Popular Good Luck Charms and Symbols from around the World
List of Good Luck Charms
Symbols of Good Luck from Past to Present
A belief in bad luck that is based on ominous objects, situations, or actions is called a superstition. A person who believes in superstitions is said to be superstitious.
Superstitions around the World
Expressions to Use to Show Time when Telling or Writing a Story
As you write or tell as story, make sure to incorporate these useful expressions. You audience will be able to understand the chronological order of your tale.
Introducing the story: I'll never forget the time.../Did I ever tell you about the time.../First...
Giving general background information: A couple of years ago.../Last summer.../It happened when.../One night.../Then...
Introducing the action: All of a sudden.../Suddenly...
Ending the story: What happened in the end was.../In the end.../Finally...
Reflecting back on the story: Looking back on it.../In reflection...
Past Perfect vs. Present Perfect
Study, study, study the differences between these two tenses!
Exercise with Corrections I
Exercise with Corrections II
Exercise with Corrections III
Exercise with Corrections IV
Exercise with Corrections V
Today's Holidays of the World
Eritrea: Start of the Armed Struggle
Libya: Evacuation Day (Italian)
Luxembourg: Luxembourg City Kermesse
Mexico: Informe Predidencial (Predident's Address)
Marshall Islands: Worker's Day
Peru: Reincorporation of Tarata
Sikhism: First Parkash (Nanakshahi)
Slovakia: Constitution Day
Syria: United Arab Republic's Day
Uzbekistan: Independence Day
Homework for Wednesday, September 1, 2010
- Journal: Good Luck/Bad Luck (150 words)
- Vocabulary Notebook. Start on your next ten (10) words. Due next Wednesday, September 8, 2010.
- Read Unit 1: Lesson B p. 9 The Monkey's Paw
- Complete hard copy Unit 1: Lesson B Worksheets. Bring to class to hand in.
- Complete the Unit 1: Online Quiz. Remember, this is not a quiz. This is to help you test your knowledge of the chapter.
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