Monday, October 1

Objective: SWBAT describe how Death is personified in “Fences.”  SWBAT identify and describe an instance of situational irony.

Do-Now: Making Predictions: Now that Troy has revealed to Rose that Alberta is pregnant with his baby, what do you expect to happen?  (Ex. Will Troy and Rose stay together or break up?  Will Troy move in with Alberta?  Will Alberta decide not to keep the baby?  Will Rose and Alberta confront each other?)  Explain your predictions.

Today: 1) Review situational irony.  What events have occurred so far in the play which could be considered situationally ironic?

2) Review personification.  How has Death been personified in the play?

3) Class will read Act 2, Scene 2 pp. 73-77 and Act 2, Scene 3 pp. 78-79.

4) Fences Project Guidelines

Homework: Continue working on Fences Project : Due MONDAY, October 15.  Test on Fences will be FRIDAY, October 5.

Exit Slip: Project Proposal: Which project have you chosen to complete for Fences.  Describe your plans for completing this project.