Monday, March 5

Objective: SWBAT evaluate the conclusion of a play and compose a deleted scene from the play.

Do-Now: During the course of the play, Troy lost his mistress, Alberta, his wife, Rose, and his son, Cory.  Do you feel Troy is to blame for all his losses or is he just a victim of fate?  Did Troy ultimately get what he deserved in the end?

Today: 1) Finish reading "Fences."  What has changed during the course of the seven years that have passed?  Why is Cory so reluctant to forgive his father?  Why is Rose willing to give Troy forgiveness?

2) Writing Assignment: Between the end of Act 2, Scene 4 and the beginning of Act 2, Scene 5 seven years have passed.  What may have happened to Troy and his family during the course of these seven years?  Compose a deleted scene (at least TWO full pages) which occurrs at some point during these seven years and gives insight into what life may have been like for the characters.  You can use any characters from the play and may create new characters if necessary.

3) Work on your "Fences" Project

Exit Slip: What are your reactions to the conclusion of the play?  Do you feel this ending is appropriate?  Why or why not?  Do you feel all of the play's major conflicts have been resolved by the end of the play?  Why or why not?

Homework: Continue to work on "Fences" project:  Due Monday, March 19