Mystery/Suspense10/20

AgendaGo over assessment reminder.

Grammar Tricks

Prepare for Genre

Movie: Gone Baby Gone

Try and start it.

Assessment1: Characterization

2: Quote Analysis

3: Textual Evidence

4: Title Significance

5: Genre Identification

6: Quote Connection

Characterization Trait (Just one)

Specific Scene

Explanation of Trait AND Scene

Bossy

Boring

Argumentative

Funny

Loyal

Trusting

Trustworthy

Dedicated

Quote AnalysisWhy is this

quote important?!?!

3 sentence min

What does it reveal about a character?

What does it reveal about the plot?

How does it connect to the theme?

Can you connect to it?

Does it change the way you feel about a character/situation?

Is it surprising?

Textual EvidenceFirst, answer in your own words.

Second, provide a specific scene to prove your answer true,

Third, explain how the scene proves your answer true.

Title SignificanceIs the title significant?

Yes, EXPLAIN!No, EXPLAIN and offer something better!!!

THREE sentence minimum unless otherwise noted.

Genre IdentificationUse specific language from the notes

Offer specific examples that connect to the notes.Comedy – Usually a happy ending. Actually explain

why the ending is happy.

Quote ConnectionSpell everything CORRECTLY.

Connect in detail.

Answer three sentences (not including the quote) unless otherwise noted.

Grammar TipsIf you keep make one of these mistakes, you will lose points!

A LotTWO WORDS!!!!

A LOTSpace between “a” and “lot”!!!!!!

ExamplesI like this class a lot.I ate a lot of candy last night.

Your/You’re Your = possession (TRICK = MY)

Something BELONGS to youI love your dress!Where are your shoes?

You’re = You areYou ARE something

You’re funny.You’re driving my crazy.

There/Their/They’re They’re = They are

Describe a group of people.

They’re going to be late for class.

They’re really smart.

I think they’re going to win the award.

Their/They’re There Their = possession and

ownership

Belongs to them

Their house is on fire!

I like their garden.

Can I use their soccer ball after school?

There Everything else

Usually location

Look over there!

There are three books on the shelf.

I went there over summer.

Two/To/Too Two = the number 2

amount

I ate two cookies today.

There are two books on the desk.

I saw two dogs in the park.

Too/to/two Too = also, as well, in

addition

Too = surplus, a lot

I ate too many cookies.

I want to go to the movies too!

I studied for too long.

To/two/too To = everything else

Usually directions

How do I get to school?

I like to sing.

I need to get to my mom’s house.

Mystery/SuspenseThe FINAL genre

Mystery/SuspenseCenters on a person of authority (usually a

detective) trying to solve a mysterious crime.

Protagonist using clues, investigation, and logical reasoning

“whodunit” suspense = biggest element in filmsUsually created through visual cues and unusual

plot twists

Sub GenresClosed-Mystery

Film-Noir

Open-Mystery

Gone Baby Gone Director: Ben Affleck

Stars: Morgan Freeman, Ed Harris, Casey Affleck

Two Boston area detectives investigate a little girl's kidnapping, which ultimately turns into a crisis both professionally and personally. Based on the Dennis Lehane novel.

Quote ConnectionWrite your quotes in your notebooks.

Write your reflections on a separate sheet of paper.

Quote 1“The price of success is hard work, dedication to

the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand.” –Vince Lombardi

When you think about your time at Amundsen, do you think you “applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand?” Explain it AT LEAST four sentences.

Quote 2“Ethics are not necessarily to do with being law-

abiding. I am very interested in the moral path, doing the right thing.” –Kate Atkinson

Which laws do you think are “immoral” and should be changed? Explain it at least three sentences.

Quote 3“Men are liars. We’ll lie about lying if we have to.

I’m an algebra liar. I figure two good lies make a positive.” –Tim Allen

Is it over okay to lie? Explain in detail. Give examples. Answer should be at least 4 sentences long.

Fix this paragraphMy mom said i do not spend enough time doing homework. I think she is wrong because I spend alot of time doing homework. She said your wasting time playing video games.” she thinks I spend to much time in front of the television. I am going to Anna and Sarahs house after school tomorrow. There mom doesn’t care if we play video games. (10)

Fix this paragraph: answers

My mom said I do not spend enough time doing homework. I think she is wrong because I spend a lot of time doing homework. She said, “You’re wasting time playing video games.” She thinks I spend too much time in front of the television. I am going to Anna and Sarah’s house after school tomorrow. Their mom doesn’t care if we play video games.