Wednesday, October 3

Objective: SWBAT describe how the conflicts in “Fences” are resolved in the final scene of the play.  SWBAT compose an alternate ending for the play.

Do-Now: The final scene of the play is going to take place after seven years have passed.  During these seven years, what do you think may have happened to each of the characters?  (For example : Did Rose finally leave Troy? Did Troy and Cory reconcile?  Did Lyons finally get a REAL job?  Did Troy change his mind about Gabriel and get him released from the hospital?)  Give your predictions.

Today: 1) Review "resolution" and "denouement."

2) In groups, read Act 2, Scene 5 pp. 90-101.

3) Alternate Ending: Compose an alternative ending for "Fences."  This ending should act to REPLACE Act 2, Scene 5.  You may change ANYTHING you want that has not already occurred prior to the end of Act 2, Scene 4.  You may start your alternate ending at any point in time after Act 2, Scene 4.  You DO NOT have to start your ending seven years later as it appears in the book.  Your ending, though different from the one in the play, should still act to resolve all of the characters' problems and should include a denoument.  Your ending should be AT LEAST TWO pages and should be written in play format.  You MAY use characters that did not appear in the play earlier.  Your ending is worth 20 points: 10 pts. for length, 5 pts. for accuracy of dialogue (each character speaks like him/herself), and 5 pts. for resolution/denoument. 

Exit Slip: Describe how the final scene in "Fences" represents the play's resolution and denouement.  (How are the characters' problems resolved?  What event represents the happy/sad ending?)

Homework:  Test on "Fences" this FRIDAY!  "Fences" Project Due Monday, October 15.