Fever Context.

Write the Major Event/Historical Figure’s Name Here

Choose the best research (you may combine several different pages of notes) from previous meetings and revise, adding details and images (maps, historical illustrations, etc) to include, as well as several cited sources (Wikipedia may only be one).

Stephen Girard was in the book a man who oversaw a mansion turn into a hospital and hired doctors and nurses to help citizens heal from the Yellow Fever. In real life he did exactly the same. Also he took charge again in the outbreak in 1788-1789. After the Yellow Fever he opened a bank in Philadelphia and lived the rest of his life running it.

Dr. Benjamin Rush the doctor in Fever was a founding father and signed the Declaration of Independence. He fought for women’s rights and opposed slavery. He strived to learn more about mental disorders and was one of the founders of american psychiatry. The doctor focused on the poor and his status grew. When Rush was appointed to surgeon-general of the middle department of the Continental Army.

·      In 1793 a horrible pestilence called yellow fever started in Philadelphia.

·      A group of refugees who escaped turmoil in the Caribbean islands, arrived in Philadelphia. Many of the refugees had yellow fever and that it started to spread through Philadelphia.

·      Mosquitoes helped spread the disease by sucking some out of infected people’s blood and biting a healthy person, where it would get in their blood and infect them.

·      People thought that yellow fever was a miasmatic disease from rotting vegetables, which is a disease you can get from pollution or “bad air”.

Works Cited:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Rush

http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/signers/rush.htm

http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/yellowfever.htm

http://ocp.hul.harvard.edu/contagion/yellowfever.html   

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Girard

http://www.ushistory.org/people/girard.htm

Core 6 Fever

Write the Major Event/Historical Figure’s Name Here

Record your notes here.  Bullet points are okay.  You must cite your sources at the bottom of the page, including links to any relevant websites (Wikipedia may NOT be your only source).

Stephen Girard was in the book a man who oversaw a mansion turn into a hospital and hired doctors and nurses to help citizens heal from the Yellow Fever. In real life he did exactly the same. Also he took charge again in the outbreak in 1788-1789. After the Yellow Fever he opened a bank in Philadelphia and lived the rest of his life running it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Girard

http://www.ushistory.org/people/girard.htm

This picture represents the mood in chapter 29 of Fever, 1793. The field, the blue sky, the flowers, the mountains, and the sun represent the happiness of Mattie finally be reunited with her mom and the fever dieing down. The one cloud over the mountain pouring rain represents the fact that even though the fever is almost gone, problems still loom over Philadelphia.

1)  Discussion Question #1 Will the mom ever recover to full strength?

No, she won’t because she is always is always looking for something to do because she has done that her whole life.

2) Discussion Question #2 Will Mattie and Nathaniel get married? Why do you believe your answer is true?

Yes, because it is true love and they will get married because every book needs a good ending.

3) Discussion Question #3 Does Mattie’s mom like Nathaniel or is she just pretending because she is sick/weak?

She is pretending, no mom wants to give away her daughter and she kind of has to play the role of a father trying to protect his daughter.

4) Discussion Question #4 Were you shocked by the grandfather’s death? Why or Why not?

I was shocked, I thought he was going to survive to the end of the book, because he is a really well built character.

WRITER SHOWCASE: Character Sketches

The Challenge: Create a "round" character; place them in a scene and, in 200 words or less, create a vivid snapshot of who they are.

The Winners:

Megan, Core 3

A girl stood peacefully at the edge of the brick wall. He watched her, mesmerized as her hair  floated and sparkled in the sunlight. She was folded over a thick book, absentmindedly running a gentle finger down the side of the page. The nape of her neck was exposed by the wind’s bitter breath; auburn locks flashed and glittered against the white snow backdrop until they settled back into a twirled column.  Her hair…twisted into a shiny ponytail with a thick, elastic tie. He was amazed the band had such a strong grip. He was jealous too, for he longed to hold someone with the same amount of force and security the rubber circle did.

Asher, Core 4

I looked at the boy with pity. As a principal, I like to see whether new kids are trouble or not. This kid was the troubled one. His tan skin was weatherbeaten, like he worked too much. Due to his working life he had grown very strong. Another strange thing about him was that he only had one eye. The other replaced with an eyepatch and a scar running across his face. Obviously this kid was beaten up by bullies. He showed all his pain, sorrow, and misery through that one brown eye. I would do everything in my power to make his life better. He continued walking past me, like I wasn't there.

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The principal was looking at me with pity. Big surprise. Everybody does. Except the bullies that decide that I am a lamb in a lion’s den. I kept on walking and ran straight into a kid that looked like he could use some Weight Watcher therapies and better grades.

“Hey there,” he said. “My name’s Bill.” I knew from his crooked smile he meant trouble.

This school, I thought, is just like the others.

Hewson, Core 5

I don’t know how long I’ve been walking anymore. I know it has been days, but numbers are meaningless squiggles to my muddled brain. My rations are gone, and the backpack that contained what little bits of myself I could scavenge has been discarded, its weight too big a burden.  Sweat encases my body like a wet cocoon, and my headaches have only gotten worse now that dehydration has become a norm. All that’s left of me is the torn cargo pants sticking to my legs, my tanktop, and the indigo colored sweatshirt that’s tied around my waist. My feet are bare, resulting in a two calloused messes of caked dirt, mud, and dried blood from scabs that have repeatedly broke, making them resemble mythical monsters advancing across the desolate landscape.

The center is close now. Once a spec marking the horizon, the military base now looms, like a foot waiting to step on the miniscule bug that is me. Soon I know I’ll reach the barbed wire that surrounds their property, and the gateway in that I’ve imagined so many times since I set out. The watchtowers have already come into view, and I know it won’t be long before I can see my way into the base, and my escape from life. Weeks before this, I would’ve never imagined making this perilous journey. Weeks before this, I didn’t need an escape. Weeks before this, Maya was still alive.

Maddie, Core 6

I self consciously tugged at my teal dress and and tucked my long brown hair behind my ears. Allison smiled at me.

“Ready to go?” she said.

I nodded, and began to chew on my lip. It was one of my bad habits. I had not found a good reason to break it lately, though. I had been nervous about this banquet for the past few days. I followed Allison into Mrs. Jones’s car and quickly strapped myself in.

“Where are we going?” I asked quietly, cringing at my low voice.

I still wasn’t accustomed to speaking unless I was spoken to. Mrs. Jones smiled at me.

“A seafood restaurant near the beach.” she replied, her eyes returning to the road.

There was an awkward silence and I began to braid my hair. I hated the way it was two colors, dark brown and a light rusty brown.

“The banquet is going to be so much fun!” Allison chirped.  

Nodding, I smiled at her. I stared down at the right corner of my hand. Two freckles were 

joined together there to make a heart. The silence was there again, but I was too shy to break it.

Core 6 Context Research

Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant was a popular French writer considered one of the fathers of short stories. Maupassant was born on August 5, 1850 and died July 6, 1893 at the age of 42. He wrote some 300 short stories, six novels, three travel books, and one volume of verse. His first published story, "Boule de Suif" is often considered his main masterpiece.

"The Necklace" has the most famous of all of Maupassant's twist endings, which is also why it's his most famous short work. He was already well-known in France by the time he wrote it. It was a particular hit with Americans, who couldn't get over how cool the ending was.

Maupassant wanted to explore the deeper meanings of everyday events.The lie of appearances is highlighted by Madame Forestier’s necklace, which appears to be made of diamonds but is actually nothing more than costume jewelry. The fact that it comes from Madame Forestier’s jewelry box makes it seem valuable.The necklace changes from worthless to precious makes it seem that true value depends on perception and that appearances can easily deceive.

Core 6 Irony

By Susan Duclos

In a perfect example of irony, a theater in Exeter, England, was forced to cancel the screening of the movie “NOAH,” due to flooding. Not from the sky or rain but because an ice machine went haywire.

In a example of irony from Deep Blue,stuff happens.

Core 6 Vocab List #3

1. Redeem : Verb

Definition:compensate for the faults or bad aspects of (something).

2. Disdain : Noun

Definition: the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.

3. Immoderate : Adjective

Definition: not sensible or restrained; excessive.

4. Askew: Adverb & Adjective

Definition: not in a straight or level position.

5. Perceive: Verb

Definition: become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand or interpret or look on (someone or something) in a particular way; regard as.

6. Coquettish : Adjective

Definition: behaving in such a way as to suggest a playful sexual attraction; flirtatious.

7. Gallantries: Noun

Definition: polite attention or respect given by men to women or actions or words used when paying polite and respectful attention to women.

8. Impoverished: Verb

Definition: make (a person or area) poor or exhaust the strength, vitality, or natural fertility of.

Core 6 Vocab List #2

Dominion:

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: The power or right of governing and controlling; sovereign authority.

In the Story: “When his dominions were half depopulated, he summoned to his presence a thousand hale and light-hearted friends from among the knights and and dames…”

Dauntless:

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: not to be daunted or intimidated; fearless; intrepid; bold

In the Story: ”But, the Prince Prospero was happy and dauntless and sagacious.”

Pestilence:

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: A deadly or epidemic disease

In the Story:  “No pestilence had ever been so fatal, or so hideous.”

Buffoon:

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: a person who amuses other people with tricks, jokes, odd gestures, etc.

In the Story: “There were buffoons, there were improvisatori, there were ballet-dancers…”

Countenance:

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: appearance, especially the look or expression in the face.

In the Story: “ … and produced so wild a look upon the countenances, of those who entered…”

Dissolution: noun

Part of Speech:

Definition: The breaking up of an assembly or organization; dismissal; dispersal. Death; decease.

In the Story: “There were sharp pains, and sudden dizziness, and then profuse bleeding at the pores, with dissolution.” page 45

Voluptuous:

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: Full of, characterized by, or ministering to indulgence in luxury, pleasure, and sensuous   enjoyment.

In the Story: “It was a voluptuous scene, that masquerade.” page 46

Emanating: verb

Part of Speech:

Definition: to flow out, issue, or proceed, as from a source or origin;come forth; originate.

In the Story: “There was no light of any kind emanating from the lamp or candle within the suite of   chambers.”  page 46

The Sniper & Plot

Graves in Holland:Protestant & Catholic Spouses

Discussion: What was the climax of the story?  Was it the most exciting part to read?

The climax of the story occurs when the sniper shoots his enemy with the revolver and kills him.  However, we felt that the most exciting and interesting part of the story occurred at the very end, when he finds he has killed his own brother.  This was shocking!  Plus, it was a very abrupt way to end.

Context: When does 'The Sniper' take place?  Where?

This fictional story takes place in Dublin during Irish civil war (28 June, 1922- 24 May 1923).

Specifically, it most likely takes place sometime in the main battle of Dublin (14 April, 1922, July 5, 1922, and probably closer to the end of the conflict on Dublin). The protagonist is fighting for the Republicans, and opposed the “free-staters” who supported the Anglo-Irish treaty, while the Republicans fought for an independent country.

In the actual war, the republicans ended up the losers. In early 1923, the republican army’s size had seriously diminished and in February the British captured the IRA’s leader, and he called upon the rest of the Army to cease fire. Soon after this, a treaty was signed, though the IRA (Irish Republican Army) still exists today.

Religion was also a big factor in this war, with the British state having laws to force its Protestant Christianity onto the Irish. However, most Irish at that time were strong believers in Catholicism, so the thought of a forced change in religion stirred up even more fighters for the IRA.

Discussion: What point is the author making?  Why did the story end the way it did?

Civil war tears families apart, making it the worst type of war.