November 20,2009

Objective: Students will analyze text and describe the characters in Chapters 1 and 2. Students will conduct online research of mythological Greek figures, then synthesize the information by connecting it to character(s) in the text.

Lord Henry Wotton:
How is he a manipulator and an initiator? (students cannot answer)
What kind of cigarettes does he smoke?
Is this a hint of a decadent lifestyle? (students cannot answer)
How is he cynical? (students cannot answer)
Basil Hallward: Cite his reaction to his painting of Dorian Gray? (Pablo answers correctly)
How has he violated the code of an artist according to Wilde's preface? (Melvin, chris) He obviously sees in Dorian absolute beauty and harmony. Identify where in the passages. (ramon, Stephanie J, CHRIS)
Question on Beauty: Stan, george What is the main conflict in this paragraph?

Online Research: Use your laptops to do the following: Post on your Blogs: Research and Correlate the allusions with traits and circumstances surrounding Dorian Gray: get an image of each and write your own synopsis.

Free write on Prediction: What will be Lord Henry's influence on Dorian Gray?

Cooperative Learning: Take out your digital image and create a power point or use another program that has the effects that can distort or change facial expressions. Then, create the first page with your image title it “Self-Love” and the meaning of self love and give 3 antonyms and synonyms and examples of each.
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Homework: Vocabulary:

petulantmoved to or showing sudden, impatient irritation
philanthropy
paradox
caprice
panegyric
candour: the quality of being honest and straightforward
fidelity
physiology

Literary Elements: lots of similes identify them, metaphor (please identify them).

Analyze the symbolism of Dorian Gray's first appearance in the novel and let's discuss his physical description, his actions towards Basil, and the change in him when Lord Henry arrives.

Any reference to Music?

Examine the interaction between Lord Henry and Dorian.

Cause and Effect: What is Dorian's response to his finished portrait?

Compare and contrast: Basil and Lord Henry and identify their conflict.

Online Research: Correlate the allusions with Dorian Gray: Research and Correlate the allusions with Dorian Gray: Hermes, Faun.

Free Write on Prediction: How will Dorian's friendship with Lord Henry change his relationship with Basil?

Homework on Chapter 2: Literary Devices of Similes, Metaphor, and Personification.