Comparing Characters and Genre

Mrs. Flowers and The Wise Old WomanThursday, Oct. 22Pages 218-219Comparing Characters and GenreWarm Up:Characters in an autobiography are real people. What factors make Marguerite in Mrs. Flowers seem more real than the son seems in The Wise Old Woman?ObjectivesToday students will do the following:Compare and contrast characters and genresAnalyze characters in storiesInterpret character symbols in a folk taleIntroductionQuestions for Understanding: (Breakout Activity)In The Wise Old Woman the lords opinion of elderly people changes drastically. Describe his original viewpoint, and discuss why he revised his ideas.

Each of these stories involves a relationship between a younger person and an older person. What similarities do you find in these relationships? What differences?

In Class Writing AssignmentFor the rest of class today you will have time to begin your writing assignment.

WRITE A PERSUASIVE LETTERIn The Wise Old Woman the evil lord learns to appreciate the contributions that elderly people can make to society. Think about ways that the elderly have made a difference to you or to society. Then, write a persuasive letter to a local newspaper in which you convince people to volunteer at a home for the elderly.

ClosureHave you convinced your readers to volunteer?Did you give reasons and evidence?Independent PracticeSubmit your persuasive letter in Brainhoney. Due Today!