As we discussed in class, these vocabulary words will be useful to your understanding of Dracula. Please revise what we went over by reading this page.
Objective: Students will understand the analysis of the Dracula chapters one through three and their relationships with the gothic elements. English Language Arts Standards: Literacy: Grades 11-12 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.11-12.1c Use words, phrases, and clauses as well as varied syntax to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships between claim(s) and reasons, between reasons and evidence, and between claim(s) and counterclaims.
Introduction: I asked you what you remembered from last night's reading of Dracula, chapters 1-3. I also asked your thoughts on the subject.
Model: We went over each chapter individually. Check your notes about the examples which I used for each chapter to study for your test. Chapter 1: Jonathan Harker, the main character, is brought to Transylvania to begin his first assignment as a solicitor to Count Dracula. A real estate deal is going to be put into debate and Harker wishes to close it. We find out that he is writing because he wishes to share his entire journey with his fiancée, Mina Murray. The setting is in Eastern Europe. Harker travels through the Carpathian mountains and takes a coach to meet Dracula on the way to the castle. Warning is given by the innkeeper and Harker is given a crucifix to wear so that he will be safe from Dracula. The scene becomes more eerie as his journey progresses. Wolves howl a warning and there is an ominous blue flame that burns in the distance. After being scared senseless by all of these such warnings, Harker reaches the dark castle and waits for Dracula. Chapter 2: After much anticipation, we get a detailed description of Dracula as he meets Harker at the door of the castle. Dracula sends him a note in the morning excusing himself for the day. Inside the castle, it is fashioned with many rich things but no mirrors. Each evening the Harker and the Count have conversations about real estate and Harker learns more about Dracula. We also see more examples of our gothic elements in this chapter. At the end of the chapter, Dracula cannot be seen in the mirror and lunges at Jonathan whom has cut himself shaving. He is only repelled by the crucifix around Jonathan's neck. Suspicions are raised about what Dracula is as Harker figures out that he is now a prisoner inside the castle. Chapter 3: Though a shorter chapter, a very important scene occurs. We learn about the history of the Transylvanian countryside and Dracula has Harker write letters to his fiancée and boss telling them that he will be staying longer. Dracula is seen scaling the castle wall after warning Harker to never sleep outside of his room. On another night, Harker falls asleep inside another room (which he has broken into). He is not sure if it is a dream or not but he finds three beautiful women with sharp teeth peering over him. He is filled with desire and as one of the women go into toward his neck, Dracula shows up and offers them a small bag with a child inside. Harker falls back asleep.
Guided Practice: In groups, you will look through a specific chapter and find examples of the gothic elements we have discussed previously. After finding examples, the group will create a summary and analysis for the selected chapter and detail where the gothic elements were found. Any words which the group did not understand should be defined as you go using our phonemic strategies (categorize as a prefix, suffix, or root word to figure out meaning).
Independent Practice: At home, read the next set of chapters in Dracula and prepare to go over the elements you noticed in the next class period.
Assessment: I asked what the most frequent element was in each chapter and to give 10 new examples from the text.
As we discussed in class, these vocabulary words will be useful to your understanding of Dracula. Please revise what we went over by reading this page.
Objective:
Students will understand the analysis of the Dracula chapters one through three and their relationships with the gothic elements.
English Language Arts Standards: Literacy: Grades 11-12
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.11-12.1c Use words, phrases, and clauses as well as varied syntax to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships between claim(s) and reasons, between reasons and evidence, and between claim(s) and counterclaims.
Introduction:
I asked you what you remembered from last night's reading of Dracula, chapters 1-3. I also asked your thoughts on the subject.
Model:
We went over each chapter individually. Check your notes about the examples which I used for each chapter to study for your test.
Chapter 1: Jonathan Harker, the main character, is brought to Transylvania to begin his first assignment as a solicitor to Count Dracula. A real estate deal is going to be put into debate and Harker wishes to close it. We find out that he is writing because he wishes to share his entire journey with his fiancée, Mina Murray. The setting is in Eastern Europe. Harker travels through the Carpathian mountains and takes a coach to meet Dracula on the way to the castle. Warning is given by the innkeeper and Harker is given a crucifix to wear so that he will be safe from Dracula. The scene becomes more eerie as his journey progresses. Wolves howl a warning and there is an ominous blue flame that burns in the distance. After being scared senseless by all of these such warnings, Harker reaches the dark castle and waits for Dracula.
Chapter 2: After much anticipation, we get a detailed description of Dracula as he meets Harker at the door of the castle. Dracula sends him a note in the morning excusing himself for the day. Inside the castle, it is fashioned with many rich things but no mirrors. Each evening the Harker and the Count have conversations about real estate and Harker learns more about Dracula. We also see more examples of our gothic elements in this chapter. At the end of the chapter, Dracula cannot be seen in the mirror and lunges at Jonathan whom has cut himself shaving. He is only repelled by the crucifix around Jonathan's neck. Suspicions are raised about what Dracula is as Harker figures out that he is now a prisoner inside the castle.
Chapter 3: Though a shorter chapter, a very important scene occurs. We learn about the history of the Transylvanian countryside and Dracula has Harker write letters to his fiancée and boss telling them that he will be staying longer. Dracula is seen scaling the castle wall after warning Harker to never sleep outside of his room. On another night, Harker falls asleep inside another room (which he has broken into). He is not sure if it is a dream or not but he finds three beautiful women with sharp teeth peering over him. He is filled with desire and as one of the women go into toward his neck, Dracula shows up and offers them a small bag with a child inside. Harker falls back asleep.
Guided Practice:
In groups, you will look through a specific chapter and find examples of the gothic elements we have discussed previously. After finding examples, the group will create a summary and analysis for the selected chapter and detail where the gothic elements were found. Any words which the group did not understand should be defined as you go using our phonemic strategies (categorize as a prefix, suffix, or root word to figure out meaning).
Independent Practice:
At home, read the next set of chapters in Dracula and prepare to go over the elements you noticed in the next class period.
Assessment:
I asked what the most frequent element was in each chapter and to give 10 new examples from the text.