The Necklace

Tillman- English 92012-2013

Time to Think

In your composition book, answer the questions contained in each slide.

Honesty and maturity are expected

How important is status?

How important is fitting in?

On your own…

• Generate a list of 5 factors that determine a person’s status at Perry High School.

With your group…

• Share your list

• Add to your list

• Circle which ones you think should determine status.

What do you think this picture symbolizes? Why?

What does this picture symbolize?

What does this woman value? Is she happy?

What does this man value? Is he happy?

What does this woman value? Is she happy? Why?

BellworkWork on your Vocabulary for “The

Necklace”. This will be done on your chart.

Bellwork1. Copy down agenda

2. Create picto-words for the following vocabulary words.

Adulation

Aghast

Askew

Privation

Vexation

Spending SpreeIn your notebook, answer the following:

• Evaluate: Do you think that financial literacy programs are the answer to solving the problem of spiraling teen credit card debt? Explain your answer.

• Synthesize: How might Madame Loisel’s life have been different had she lived today and had easy credit available?

ReflectionIn your notebook, answer the following:

• Although The Necklace took place in the late 19th century, do you think someone can get caught up in a similar situation today where one ’s motivation to earn a status affects their life in such a serious manner? Can you provide me with an example?

Bellwork – You: A Real-Life Character

• Write a short paragraph for each of the following. Be sure to explain how you reacted in each situation. – (A) YOUR MOST FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCE– (B) YOUR HAPPIEST EXPERIENCE– (C) YOUR MOST STRESSFUL

Bellwork – You: A Real-Life Character

• NOW, go back and list all the factors that motivated your behavior. Consider, how is your personality shaped by your motivations.