Ibises

* We will read a classic American short story in order to apply an understanding of the elements of literature. Specifically we will study plot, character, setting, point of view, theme, tone, figurative language and symbolism. Literary terms list and definitions online.
* We will read the story in class together, stopping to mark the text for meaning and to engage in discussion for close understanding. All students will have a paper copy of the story for this purpose.

Assignments:

1. Read the story use close reading techniques.
2. Complete the story activity packet. (printable pdf file)
3. Complete a ThinkBook activity and write a poem for two voices using characters and themes from the story.
4. Engage in an online discussion about the story (optional).

Assessment:

* short objective quiz on literary elements (matching)

Enrichment:

* Go to this page to find pictures of some of the plants and creatures described in the story.
* More about the exotic ibis.
* Graphic organizer and more

― Abbott (Abbott), Tuesday, 20 June 2006 01:10 (nineteen years ago)

Doesn't that lesson plan make the Ibis sound EXCITING???

― Abbott (Abbott), Tuesday, 20 June 2006 01:12 (nineteen years ago)

Cheeky fuckers:

http://static.flickr.com/55/170310259_ba2d144928.jpg
http://static.flickr.com/61/170310219_37af4bec62.jpg

― Andrew (enneff), Tuesday, 20 June 2006 01:16 (nineteen years ago)

you know how hanle y gets about the mandrill? these stupid freak-billed fuckheads provoke the same feelings in me. FUCK IBISES!

― indie disco dancer, sweet romancer (haitch), Tuesday, 20 June 2006 01:21 (nineteen years ago)

I hate the ibises that hover just outside Brisbane Central station. Those bastards were always attacking me. There were signs up saying "Do not feed the ibis", but I think, more appropriately, the sign should have been "DANGER! CUNTY IBIS AT LARGE".

― edward o (edwardo), Tuesday, 20 June 2006 02:06 (nineteen years ago)

they look like big fools when they perch up high in trees, like someone who's riding a bike that's too small for them.

― estela (estela), Tuesday, 20 June 2006 02:27 (nineteen years ago)

Blimey, I was under the impression that ibises were some rare and exotic species of bird ... now I find out they're Australia's equivalent of jackdaws. I am disillusioned.

― Si.C@rter (SiC@rter), Tuesday, 20 June 2006 09:38 (nineteen years ago)

And fuck a grackle as well. In fact fuck the approximately 35 billion grackles that crap all over downtown and make a racket like twice their number of Pokemon cartoons playing at once.

He's MOONING us! Goddamn blackfeathery bastard.

― 100% CHAMPS with a Yes! Attitude. (Austin, Still), Tuesday, 20 June 2006 11:54 (nineteen years ago)

5 across in today's quick crossword at the paper: WADING BIRD (4)

spooky.

― grimly fiendish (grimlord), Tuesday, 20 June 2006 13:36 (nineteen years ago)

So this is the promised thread about ibises. It is indeed as hellish as I expected.

― registered ratty (registered ratty), Tuesday, 20 June 2006 21:54 (nineteen years ago)

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