Lamb to the Slaughter Essay - Body Paragraph Outline

Body Paragraph 1: Describe the important event(s) in the text that show the presence of your chosen theme in the story. Describe how each one illustrates your theme.


Body Paragraph 2: Explain what the author is trying to teach you through this particular event. What is his message? What can ALL people learn from reading this story? HINT: theme.

Body Paragraph 3: Make a personal connection to the event from your text (describe a time when you, or someone you know, has experienced a similar struggle or triumph). Describe how this personal connection relates to the STORY AND TO THE AUTHOR’S MESSAGE (hint: relate to body paragraphs 1 and 2)

Lamb to the Slaughter - Theme Essay Introduction

Please carefully write your introduction paragraph for your essay based on the short story, "Lamb to the Slaughter" (Sightlines 9, page 10). Follow this format:

Intro Sentence 1: Thesis Statement (Author, Genre, Title, Theme)
In Roald Dahl’s short story, “Lamb to the Slaughter,” ___________________________.
OR
The short story, “Lamb to the Slaughter,” by Roald Dahl explores the idea that ________.


Intro Sentence 2: Mention one or more important events in the text that show a connection to your chosen theme

Intro Sentence 3: Explain what the author/artist is trying to teach you through this particular event (what is his/her message? HINT: theme).

Intro Sentence 4: Make a personal connection to the event from your text (mention a time when you, or someone you know, has experienced a similar struggle or triumph).

Intro Sentence 5: Transition into Body Paragraph #1 (Hint: remind your reader of your thesis statement)

Top 10 Things to Do on a Snow Day

Is today a snow day? Are you home sick, or simply missed the bus? Here is a list of things you should be sure to do while at home:

1. Make a steaming mug of cocoa or coffee; be ready to refill as necessary throughout the day.
2. Remind yourself of overdue and upcoming assignments. Tuck them out of the way first to hand in when you return to school.
3. Crank up the music and dance in your pajamas.
4. Learn one new grammar or punctuation trick at Grammar Girl (trust me, this will impress a friend in need of proof reading; plus 1 popularity point).
5. Learn how to make those origami cranes from Heroes (season 1), or maybe a jumping frog if that's too complicated for a first try.
6. Proofread the assignment you thought was finished and ready to hand in. Chances are, you made at least one "stupid" mistake that is easily fixed. Use this checklist if you need some guidance.
7. Quote every line possible while watching your childhood favorite Disney cartoon. Mute the TV and see if you can still say all the lines.
8. Read a book on the Canada Reads List. Many of these great reads can be found online at Google Books.
9. Try on and photograph every possible outfit from your clothes closet; figure out what new combinations actually would work for school. Save yourself the stress of trying to figure this out in the morning by making a photo album of possibilities to pick from on short notice.
10. Do a touch typing speed test. Try to increase your speed and accuracy.

Book Sharing Tips (from Miss Brown)

1. Be enthusiastic and have fun- if you aren’t excited about your book- why will your partner be?
2. Encourage discussion about the book using open questions. Instead of asking “did you like the book?” try asking “What did you like about the book?” or “How did make you feel?”
3. Book Sharing Basics:
a. Hold the book so your partner can see it- obvious, but you would be surprised….
b. Involve your partner in the reading- point to the pictures and ask questions, if there is an opportunity for your partner to “join” in the reading (repetition, etc.) encourage him/her to do so
c. Is there a big or rare word in your text? Discuss what the word means, encourage your partner to look for “clues” in the text)
d. Know your book! If you know the text, you have the opportunity to use lots of expression

Sample of Grade 4 Reading Level

CLICK HERE to see a sample of Grade 4 Reading Material, and scroll down to PAGE 19, "OUR WORLD OF ART".

"Challenge" Children's Book

Follow this link to map your story. Be sure to complete all four maps BEFORE PRINTING.
http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/storymap/index.html

• Character Map
• Conflict Map
• Resolution Map
• Setting Map

THEN:

Visit this link to order your events and build a plot diagram. Be sure to show evidence of careful planning and attention to detail.
http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/plot-diagram/

Carefully read and consider the following helpers:

Children's Book Review Guide

Plot Pitch Template

Brainstorming the Confict

Tips for Wrting a Children's Picture Storybook

Publishing Tips

Grading Rubric

Assignment constructed largely from: http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=1022

TRICKS Poetry Analysis

Please choose one of the following three poems for your TRICKS analysis assignment. Each can be viewed online by clicking the appropriate link below.

The Last Saskatchewan Pirate
Shooting of Dan McGrew
The Highwayman