Objective: Students will compose a literary argument essay  over Wuthering Heights. Students will include a strong arguable claim, support their argument with strong textual evidence from the text, and use strong analysis and paragraph development skills.  

Bell Work: 

Assignment: Wuthering Heights Timed Essay 

Objective: Students will analyze the introductory themes and key ideas of The Importance of Being Earnest by taking notes on major themes and participating in a read-aloud to develop comprehension and engagement with the text.

Bell Ringer: Oscar Wilde is known for his wit and satire. Read the following Wilde quote and respond:

"The truth is rarely pure and never simple."

What do you think this means? How might this idea relate to a story about mistaken identities and social expectations? 

Agenda: Introductory Notes/ Begin reading Act I/ Take notes on themes

Objective: Students will engage in a close reading of Act I of The Importance of Being Earnest, analyzing key themes and character interactions through note-taking and discussion to deepen their understanding of Wilde’s satire.

Bell Ringer: The title The Importance of Being Earnest is a play on words. Based on what you've read so far, why do you think Wilde chose this title? What might he be suggesting about honesty and identity in the play?

Agenda: Read and finish Act I/ Take notes on themes and complete discussion questions/ HW: Focused Skills Practice for Act I. 

Objective: Students will analyze Wilde’s use of satire in The Importance of Being Earnest by discussing Act I, examining his poem “To My Wife – With a Copy of My Poems” for thematic connections, and continuing their close reading of the play.

Bell Ringer: Read the following excerpt from The Importance of Being Earnest:

“The very essence of romance is uncertainty. If ever I get married, I'll certainly try to forget the fact.”

What does this reveal about Wilde’s attitude toward love and marriage? How does this statement challenge traditional views?

Agenda: Discuss homework/ Read Paired Poem "To My Wife-- With a Copy of My Poems" and discuss/ Begin reading Act II/ HW: Reflection Question 

Objective: Students will analyze the use of dramatic irony in The Importance of Being Earnest as they finish reading Act II, take notes on the themes, and engage in focused discussion questions to deepen their understanding of Wilde's comedic techniques.

Bell Ringer: Think about a time when you knew something the characters in a story didn’t, creating a sense of tension or humor. Share your thoughts: How do you think Wilde uses this kind of dramatic irony to make the audience laugh in The Importance of Being Earnest?

Agenda: Read and finish Act II/ Take notes on themes and discussion questions/ HW: Focus Skill Practice and reflection question.