No School 

Objective: Students will note relevant literary and historical information to prepare for the reading of the novel. 

Bell Work: The storm intensified throughout the evening the winds eventually knocked out power across the town. (Explain your choice)

A. NO CHANGE

B. evening, the winds eventually

C. evening; the winds eventually

D. evening and the winds eventually

Assignment: Wuthering Heights Intro Notes / Assign Books/ Read Chapters 1-3. 

Objective: Students will identify and analyze the mood within the text and various movie trailers. Students will participate in a group discussion of their assigned chapters. 

Bell Work: Which statement best describes Lockwood’s initial impression of Heathcliff? (Explain your choice) 

A. He admires Heathcliff’s social refinement.

B. He is unsettled by Heathcliff’s reserved and brooding demeanor.

C. He finds Heathcliff openly friendly and welcoming.

D. He is indifferent to Heathcliff’s behavior.

Assignment: Chapter 1-3 Notes and Quotes/ Read Chapter 4-6. 

Objective: Students will analyze the dysfunctional relationships among characters in the text and identify thematic concepts that stem from these relationships. Students will participate in a group discussion of their assigned chapters. 

Bell Work: Which of the following best captures Nelly’s role in the novel at this point? (Explain your choice)

A. She serves as a neutral observer of events.

B. She acts as a primary storyteller and intermediary for Lockwood.

C. She is a minor character with little influence on the narrative.

D. She is an unreliable narrator who frequently distorts facts.

Assignment: Chapter 4-6 Notes and Quotes/ Read Chapter 7-9

Objective: Students will identify the characters in the text that face difficulties and struggles and examine their weaknesses, aspirations, and challenges to characterize these individuals.  Students will participate in a group discussion of their assigned chapters. 

Bell Work:  Catherine exclaims, “I am Heathcliff!” The word “exclaims” in this sentence most nearly means: (Explain your choice)

A. Whispers quietly

B. Speaks loudly with emotion

C. Writes formally

D. Argues logically

Assignment: Chap 7-9 Notes: Character Facing Difficulties and Characterization/ Read Chap 10-12