Select a partner. Read: Charles by: Shirley Jackson, found on page 43 of the W&M Autobiography book (in the green basket). Each of you take a turn reading a page. Place the book between you so that both of you can see the words, or follow along with your own copy.
Discuss: This story is a great example of writing "Irony"! Quietly discuss with your partner the following questions: 1. Why does Laurie need Charles? 2. Why does Laurie never talk about what he did at school? 3. What does the phrase "elaborately casual" mean in the third paragraph of the story? How does the Mother really feel? 4. What does Laurie's father mean when he says, "I don't see how they could hold a PTA meeting without Charles's mother"? 5. How do you think Laurie's mother's perception changed after she spoke to the teacher? 6. WHO IS CHARLES? 7. What can you infer about Laurie's adjustment to kindergarten? On the back of your paper write the name of the person who is actually "Charles". Please keep this a secret once you know. Allow your classmates to figure this adventure out on their own! Thank you! Turn it in: Turn in to the green basket. Due tomorrow, Thursday April 5. 5 points.
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