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This The Monkey's Paw - Be Careful What You Wish For: Foreshadowing lesson plan also includes:
- The Monkey's Paw: Be Careful What You Wish For (.pdf)
- Lesson Slides (.pptx)
- Frayer Model Student Handout (.pdf)
- "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs - English (.pdf)
- "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs - English (.docx)
- "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs - Spanish (.pdf)
- "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs - Spanish (.docx)
- Trait Writing Rubric (.pdf)
- Aladdin Genie and three wishes HD
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W. W. Jacobs' horror story, "The Monkey's Paw," is used to introduce foreshadowing. As they advance through the story, young readers make predictions about what might happen next and how the story might end. Pairs work through the story again, recording words and phrases that foreshadow the ending. Writers then craft an alternative ending to the story.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Use the story before Halloween
- Have class members offer examples of foreshadowing in their favorite horror film or story
Classroom Considerations
- Presumes pupils are familiar with the Frayer Model
- Requires projection equipment with internet access for the video and the slide show, copies of the story, a handout, and the rubric
Pros
- Teacher notes offer suggestions for how to conduct the lesson
- Includes a list of writing prompts and a rubric for the final project
Cons
- None