Thursday, September 27

Objective: SWBAT describe examples of fences being built in the play "Fences."  SWBAT compose a poem based on the theme of fences.

Do-Now: What do you believe motivated Troy to ruin Cory's football career?  What may have motivated Troy INTERNALLY?  What may have motivated him EXTERNALLY?  EXPLAIN.  (Hint: Think about what Troy has been through in his life and how the events in his life may affect how he treats Cory)

Today: 1) Review Plot Structure: How have the events in the play been leading up to the climax?

2) Class will read Act 2, Scene 1 pp. 59-65.

3) Discuss the theme of "Fences" : Examine Bono's remark about fences from pg. 61 - "Some people build fences to keep people out...and other people build fences to keep people in."  Who/what has Troy been trying to keep in his life?  Who/what has Troy been trying to keep out?  Where else in the play have we seen fences (either tangible or intangible?)

4) Fences Poem: Think about the fences you have built in your life.  How have you built them?  Where have you built them?  What have you been trying to keep out?  What have you been trying to keep in?  Compose a poem/song in which you describe the different fences (both tangible and intangible) you have built in your life and the reasons you have built those fences.  Your poem DOES NOT have to rhyme, although you can choose to have it rhyme.  Your poem should be AT LEAST 20 lines long.  This poem will be worth 20 POINTS: 10 pts. for length, 5 pts. for style/creativity, 5 pts. for content.  Your poem is due TOMORROW, Friday, September 28.

Homework: Finish your poem.

Exit Slip: Making Predictions: Based on hints given during Bono’s conversation with Troy in the beginning of the scene, what might Troy have to tell Rose?  Why do you believe this?  EXPLAIN.
 
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