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Reading LiteratureShort Story of the Month"The Necklace" by Guy de MaupassantSkill: Word Meaning and UsageVocabulary Guide: Word Meaning & UsageRead each excerpt from the story below, paying careful attention to the underlined word. Then, based on thecontext in which the word is used, decide which synonym from the word bank below has the closest meaning tothe underlined word in the sentence and write it in the space provided. Not all words in the bank will be satticexcessive1. She dressed plainly because she could not dress well, but she was unhappy as if she had reallyfallen from a higher station; since with women there is neither caste nor rank, for beauty, graceand charm take the place of family and birth.2. Natural ingenuity, instinct for what is elegant, a supple mind are their sole hierarchy, and oftenmake of women of the people the equals of the very greatest ladies.3. She thought of long reception halls hung with ancient silk, of the dainty cabinets containingpriceless curiosities and of the little coquettish perfumed reception rooms made for chatting atfive o'clock with intimate friends, with men famous and sought after, whom all women envy andwhose attention they all desire.4. and she thought of delicious dishes served on marvellous plates and of the whisperedgallantries to which you listen with a sphinxlike smile while you are eating the pink meat of atrout or the wings of a quail.5. The day of the ball drew near and Madame Loisel seemed sad, uneasy, anxious. Her frock wasready, however.6. Suddenly she discovered, in a black satin box, a superb diamond necklace, and her heartthrobbed with an immoderate desire.7. At last they found on the quay one of those ancient night cabs which, as though they wereashamed to show their shabbiness during the day, are never seen round Paris until after dark.8. She waited all day, in the same condition of mad fear before this terrible calamity.9. They dismissed their servant; they changed their lodgings; they rented a garret under the roof.10. At the end of ten years they had paid everything, everything, with the rates of usury and theaccumulations of the compound interest.Activity 818 2019 erin cobbimlovinlit.com

Reading LiteratureShort Story of the Month"The Necklace" by Guy de MaupassantSkill: Development of ThemeAnalyze Theme DevelopmentFor each abstract idea, write a theme for the story. Then, find two quotes (excerpts) from the storythat are relevant to the development of that theme. Finally, justify or explain your theme in your ownwords. Be sure to include an explanation of at least one of the quotes you chose in your justification.Ideas: Appearance Vs. RealityTheme: Appearances are often at odds with reality.Quote 1: Suddenly she discovered, in a blacksatin box, a superb diamond necklace, andher heart throbbed with an immoderatedesire. Her hands trembled as she took it.She fastened it round her throat, outsideher high-necked waist, and was lost inecstasy at her reflection in the mirror.Quote 2:“You might wear natural flowers,"said her husband. "They're very stylish atthis time of year. For ten francs you canget two or three magnificent roses.”"No; there's nothing more humiliating thanto look poor among other women who arerich."Justification:Because of her desire to achieve elevated social status, Mathilde is carefulnot to let her appearance give away her true class in society. This is why she shuns theidea of wearing flowers, saying “there’s nothing more humiliating than to look pooramong other women who are rich.” This is why she also falls for the necklace, believingit MUST be real and expensive simply because her “wealthy” friend owns it.Ideas: Greed & Material PossessionsTheme: Greed for material possessions makes for a disappointing life.Quote 1:"It annoys me not to havea single piece of jewelry, not a singleornament, nothing to put on. I shalllook poverty-stricken. I wouldalmost rather not go at all."Quote 2:And dressed like a womanof the people, she went to thefruiterer, the grocer, the butcher, abasket on her arm, bargaining,meeting with impertinence, defendingher miserable money, sou by sou.Justification: Mathilde’s greed for material possessions results in her beingdisappointed at times when she SHOULD be elated, such as receiving the invitationor preparing to go to the ball. Her greed ensures that she is never satisfied,always disappointed and longing for more. It also ensures that when she iscondemned to life a life of poverty, she does so in misery.Activity 921 2019 erin cobbimlovinlit.com

Reading LiteratureShort Story of the Month"The Necklace" by Guy de MaupassantSkill: Citing Text Evidence4. Choose two character traits (with different meanings) to describe Mathilde and explain howthey are developed in the story.Answer: Mathilde is materialistic and prideful.Cite 1:The author says, “She had no gowns, no jewels, nothing. And she loved nothing butthat. She felt made for that.”Cite 2:Instead of confessing her losing the necklace to Madame Forestier, which wouldhave prevented the entire disaster, Mathilde chooses to lie about losing thenecklace.Explain: Mathilde is materialistic as she values material possessions above all else, andshe is prideful because she chooses not to confess the truth to her friend.5. How does the setting (Paris, late 1800s) lend itself to the plot of the story?Answer: The setting is ideal for the plot of the story because of the stark differencesbetween rich and poor in Paris society.Cite 1:Cite 2:The protagonist and her husband live a modest life, as shown by this statement:She was distressed at the poverty of her dwelling, at the bareness of the walls,at the shabby chairs, the ugliness of the curtains.”She constantly dreams of living a life of high society: “she thought of daintydinners, of shining silverware, of tapestry that peopled the walls with ancientpersonages and with strange birds flying in the midst of a fairy forest.”Explain: Mathilde’s overwhelming lust for a life in high society is representative of Parissociety in the late 1800s.6. What can you infer about the author’s perspective on life based on the story?Answer: The author has a very cynical view on life, believing that one mistake can scar aperson for life and have dire consequences.Cite 1:Both Mathilde and her husband were subjected to ten years of a hard labor lifesimply because she lost the necklace.Cite 2:And, paying back debt was harder than only paying back the original amount.“Every month they had to meet some notes, renew others, obtain more time.”Explain:Activity 10The idea that one mistake can so drastically affect the couple’s life, incombination with the surprise ending revelation that all was for nothing, showsthat the author views life in a cynical way.25 erin cobbimlovinlit.com

Reading LiteratureShort Story of the Month"The Necklace" by Guy de MaupassantSkill: Discussion Questions (ACE)GRADE 8 DISCUSSION QUESTION 5-POINT RUBRICContent:PointsPossibleRequirementAn swer: The question is answered completely and succinctly.The question can be inferred from the answer.Cite: The most relevant textual evidence is cited. (2 pts) /The evidence cited is re levant but not the strongest. (1 pt)Ex plain: The answer is explained clearly and logically.Examples and/or elaboration is included as needed.Grammar and Mechanics:No errors in grammar, punctuation, capitalization, or spelling.Discussion Question TotalPointsEarned12115Teacher’s Grading KeyATEDAn swer is wrong, incomplete, OR answer includes false information.Te xt Evidence – You did not cite text evidence properly, the text evidence youcited was not the strongest evidence (-1), OR the text evidence you cited was notrelevant (-2).De tails – You failed to provide sufficient explanation, OR your explanation islacking important details.Pronoun – You used a pronoun before you identified the subject in the answer.PSS S e ntence Sense – Your sentence doesn’t make sense.WC Word Choice – The word you used here doesn’t make sense.Activity 1026 2019 erin cobbimlovinlit.com

Essential QuestionShort Story of the Month"The Necklace" by Guy de MaupassantSkill: Integrate Informationfrom Varied FormatsPaired Text AnalysisAnswer each question using “The Gold Rush of 1849” and “The Necklace.” For each question, you’llneed to cite one piece of text evidence from each of the texts.1. How were the lives of John Sutter and Mathilde Loisel alike?Answer:Cite 1:Cite 2:Explain:2. In what ways did Samuel Brannan and Mathilde Loisel differ in their pursuits of wealth?Answer:Cite 1:Cite 2:Explain:3. How does each author prepare the reader for the dismal ending for the primary character orperson in each text?Answer:Cite 1:Cite 2:Explain:Activity 1537 2019 erin cobbimlovinlit.com

Reading LiteratureShort Story of the Month"The Necklace" by Guy de MaupassantSkills Test6.Which excerpt below includes foreshadowing that hints at the ultimate outcome of thestory?a. She thought of silent antechambers hung with Oriental tapestry, illumined by tallbronze candelabra, and of two great footmen in knee breeches who sleep in thebig armchairs, made drowsy by the oppressive heat of the stove.b. She had a friend, a former schoolmate at the convent, who was rich, and whomshe did not like to go to see any more because she felt so sad when she camehome.c. She dressed plainly because she could not dress well, but she was unhappy as ifshe had really fallen from a higher stationd. She saw first some bracelets, then a pearl necklace, then a Venetian gold cross setwith precious stones, of admirable workmanship.7.Which character traits below most accurately describe M. Loisel, Mathilde’s husband?a. selfish and pridefulb. loyal and dutifulc. obnoxious and presumptuousd. boring and undesirable8.Which evidence from the story most strongly supports your answer to the previousquestion?a. Loisel returned at night with a hollow, pale face. He had discovered nothing.b. "Why, the gown you go to the theatre in. It looks very well to me.” He stopped,distracted, seeing that his wife was weeping. Two great tears ran slowly from thecorners of her eyes toward the corners of her mouth.c. He compromised all the rest of his life, risked signing a note without evenknowing whether he could meet it;d. "You might wear natural flowers," said her husband. "They're very stylish at thistime of year.”9.Which excerpt below is a theme of “The Necklace”?a. Greedy people are always destined to be poor.b. Humble people always finish last.c. Always try your best, no matter what.d. Too much pride can get in the way of a happy life.10. How does the author develop the theme that you selected in the previous question?a. by showing the harm done to a couple who had too much prideb. by showing what happens to a couple who behave greedilyc. by showing that hard work and effort always pay off in the endd. by showing how humility doesn’t always make you the winner, but it can makeyou happyActivity 1640 2019 erin cobbimlovinlit.com

Essential QuestionShort Story of the Month"The Necklace" by Guy de MaupassantSkill: Integrate Information1. In “The Necklace,” what things does Mathilde long for that she does not have?Mathilde longs for materialistic things such as gowns, jewels, and luxurious dinnerswith shinning silverware and delicious dishes served on marvelous plates.”2. What does Mathilde have that she doesn’t appreciate in the story’s beginning?Mathilde has a modest home with modest things. She has a loyal husband whotries to please her and makes sacrifices for her happiness (giving her the 400francs for the dress, procuring the invitation). She also has a friend, MadameForestier, who she does not appreciate.EQ: What can money and wealth provide? What can money and wealth NOT provide?Money and wealth can provide nice things, materialistic possessions. But the truth is,they can provide more than that. They can provide other things that make lifeeasier and less stressful such as financial security, medical care, expensive andprestigious educations, and membership into the top rungs of society. However, theycannot provide character, work ethic, and true love.Activity 1852 2019 erin cobbimlovinlit.com

Teacher’s GuideShort Story of the Month"The Necklace" by Guy de MaupassantTEKS StandardsList of Activities & StandardsDifficulty Level: *Easy **Moderate ***ChallengeActivity 1: Irony Interactive Notebook Lesson*9(E)(A)Activity 2: Irony Practice Pages**9(E)(A)Activity 3: Journal Response*5(E), 6(A)(I)Activity 4: Anticipation Guide Group Discussion Activity**5(E), 6(A)(I)Activity 5: Literal Comprehension Quiz*5(D)(F)Activity 6: Irony Analysis***9(E)(A)Activity 7: Symbolism Analysis**9(E)Activity 8: Vocabulary Guide: Word Meaning & Usage*2(A)(B)(C)Activity 9: Theme-Quote-Justification Analysis***7(A)(B)(D)Activity 10: Deep Analysis ACE-Style Discussion Questions***6(C)(D)(G) 7(D)Activity 11: 1980 Short Film & Short Story Comparison***Activity 12: Paired Poem (Song Lyrics) Analysis**8(A)(B)(D)Activity 13: Original Nonfiction Paired Article8(A)(B)(D)Activity 14: Nonfiction Text Evidence Match-Up Practice*8(A)(B)(D)Activity 15: Nonfiction Fiction Paired Text Analysis***8(A)(B)(D)Activity 16: Skills Test Regular**6(C)(D)(G) 7(D) 9(E)(A)Activity 17: Skills Test Modified*6(C)(D)(G) 7(D) 9(E)(A)Activity 18: Essential Question***5(E)(H), 6(B)(G)(I)53 2019 erin cobbimlovinlit.com

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