Transcript By Any Other Name” By Santha Rama Rau

“By Any Other Name”
By Santha Rama Rau
English 10: Ms. Greenman
OBJECTIVES

SWBAT define vocabulary from the short
story “By Any Other Name.”

SWBAT identify the part of speech,
synonyms, and antonyms of/for the new
vocabulary words.

SWBAT define and identify examples of
prejudice and stereotype.
WARM-UP

In Romeo and Juliet, Juliet says,
“What’s in a name? / That which we
call a rose / By any other name
would smell as sweet.”
◦ What is Juliet saying here?
◦ Do you agree or disagree with her
statement? WHY?
HOMEWORK

Write a unique sentence for each
vocabulary word from the “By Any
Other Name” vocab set. Can be
done on the packets or on lined
paper.
DUE TOMORROW
“By Any Other Name”
VOCAB SET
VOCAB WORD #1: PRECARIOUS
Vocabulary Word in Context
“Her rimless half-glasses glittered, and the precarious bun on the top of her head trembled as she shook her head” (322).
Vocabulary Word
precarious
Part of Speech
adjective
Definition
Synonyms
Not securely held or in
position; dangerously likely to
fall or collapse.


Antonyms
VOCAB WORD #2: SOLEMN
Vocabulary Word in Context
“I sat next to a small, solemn girl, who didn’t smile at me. She had long, glossy black braids and wore a cotton dress”
(323).
Vocabulary Word
solemn
Definition
Synonyms
Not cheerful or smiling;
serious.
Part of Speech

adjective

Antonyms
VOCAB WORD #3:
INCOMPREHENSIBLE
Vocabulary Word in Context
“The teacher wrote on the easel-blackboard words like ‘bat’ and ‘cat,’ which seemed babyish to me; only ‘apple’ was
new and incomprehensible” (323).
Vocabulary Word
incomprehensible
Definition
Synonyms
Impossible to understand or
comprehend; unintelligible.
Part of Speech

adjective

Antonyms
VOCAB WORD #4: WIZENED
Vocabulary Word in Context
“It seemed like an eternity since I had seen her that morning—a wizened, affectionate figure in her white cotton sari”
(324).
Vocabulary Word
wizened
Part of Speech
adjective
Definition
Synonyms
Shriveled or wrinkled with
age.


Antonyms
VOCAB WORD #5: SEDATELY
Vocabulary Word in Context
“Primila followed more sedately, and she told me on the way home never to do that again in front of the other children”
(324).
Vocabulary Word
Definition
sedately
Calm, dignified, and unhurried;
quiet and rather dull.
Part of Speech

adverb

Synonyms
Antonyms
VOCAB WORD #6: QUARRELED
Vocabulary Word in Context
“We quarreled in our usual way, waded in the tepid water under the lime trees, and waited for the night to bring out the
smell of the jasmine” (325).
Vocabulary Word
quarreled
Part of Speech
verb
Definition
Synonyms
To have an argument or
disagreement, typically
between people who are
usually on good terms.


Antonyms
VOCAB WORD #7: ABRUPTLY
Vocabulary Word in Context
“It was a week later, the day of Premila’s first test, that our lives changed rather abruptly” (325).
Vocabulary Word
abruptly
Part of Speech
adverb
Definition
Synonyms
Sudden and unexpected.


Antonyms
VOCAB WORD #8: PEEVISHNESS
Vocabulary Word in Context
“I walked more and more slowly, and shouted to Premila, from time to time, ‘Wait for me!’ with increasing
peevishness” (325).
Vocabulary Word
Definition
peevishness
Easily irritated, especially by
unimportant things.
Part of Speech

noun

Synonyms
Antonyms
PREJUDICE VS. STEREOTYPE
What is the difference between a
prejudice and a stereotype?
PREJUDICE

Prejudice: a preconceived opinion
that is not based on reason or
actual experience. It is based
solely on a person’s membership
within a certain group/aspect of
identity, and as a result, you either
favor or disfavor that person.
◦ Ex: Not hiring someone because they
are male/female.
STEREOTYPE

Stereotype: a fixed image or idea
of a particular type of person or
thing. It involves generalizations
about the “typical” characteristics
of members in that group.
◦ Ex: Assuming the newly hired male
kindergarten teacher won’t be that
good, because he’s a male, and
therefore not as nurturing.
EXIT TICKET
Provide one example of a stereotype
or prejudice (indicate which one it
was) that has either happened to
you personally, or you have seen
happen to someone else. BE
RESPECTFUL.
 Turn into the bin when you are
finished.

OBJECTIVES

SWBAT correctly match synonyms to
their respective vocabulary words.

SWBAT read the short story “By Any
Other Name” for fluency and
comprehension.

SWBAT use reading strategies,
specifically summarizing, to review “By
Any Other Name.”
WARM-UP
Match the vocab word with its correct synonym
1.
Precarious
A.
Withered
2.
Solemn
B.
Quickly
3.
Incomprehensible
C.
Insecure
4.
Wizened
D.
Annoyance
5.
Sedately
E.
Unclear
6.
Quarreled
F.
Argued
7.
Abruptly
G.
Somber
8.
Peevishness
H.
Peacefully
“BY ANY OTHER NAME”

Read the short story “By Any Other
Name” by Santha Rama Rau in
Elements of Literature, 4th Edition,
page 322.
RAPID REVIEW

From the story “By Any Other
Name,” identify…
◦ The main characters
◦ The setting
◦ A main conflict

In 5-7 sentences, summarize the
story.
OBJECTIVES

SWBAT correctly match antonyms to
their respective vocabulary words.

SWBAT identify examples of
prejudices and stereotypes from “By
Any Other Name.”

SWBAT make connections to the
characters in “By Any Other Name.”
WARM-UP
Match the vocab word with its correct antonym
1.
Precarious
A.
Excitedly
2.
Solemn
B.
Agreeable
3.
Incomprehensible
C.
Safe
4.
Wizened
D.
Smooth
5.
Sedately
E.
Understandable
6.
Quarreled
F.
Expected
7.
Abruptly
G.
Lighthearted
8.
Peevishness
H.
Conceded
HOMEWORK

Write a short story (about ¾ of a
page long) that uses all 8 vocab
words. The story should have a plot
to it and actually make sense!
DUE NEXT CLASS
READING CHECK
Directions: Decide if the statements below are true or false. Write
the number of the question and T or F—you do not have to write
the question. If the statement is false and you write the correct
answer, you will receive ½ a point of extra credit.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Premila is the story’s narrator.
The story takes place in Britain.
The girls are in their new school because their father
is an officer of the civil service and was on a tour of
duty there.
Santha does not enjoy her first day at the new
school.
Premila doesn’t want to return to school because
she’s upset over failing her first test.
PREJUDICES & STEREOTYPES IN
“BY ANY OTHER NAME”

Where are prejudices and/or stereotypes
present in “By Any Other Name?”
Example from story
1.
2.
3.
How/why is it a
prejudice/stereotype?
How would you have
reacted if you were in
Premila or Santha?
OBJECTIVES

SWBAT write sentences that put
vocabulary words into context for
understanding.

SWBAT identify the importance of
names in order to make connections to
the story “By Any Other Name.”

SWBAT read the vignette “My Name”
from The House on Mango Street in
order to make connections to the story
“By Any Other Name.”
WARM-UP (part 1)
Complete the sentences below by putting the
vocabulary word into context
1.
I began to climb up the precarious
ladder…
2.
His extremely solemn look told me
that…
3.
The most incomprehensible subject in
school is… because…
4.
All of the flowers were wizened after…
WARM-UP (part 2)
5.
The students sat in the classroom
sedately, waiting for…
6.
My brother and I quarrel every day,
usually because…
7.
She left abruptly after…
8.
I become peevish when…
HOMEWORK
Study
for vocab quiz!!!
WHAT’S THE BIG DEAL?

Why is a person’s name so
important?

What if everyone’s name was taken
away, and instead, everyone was a
number? Would you like or dislike
that and why? For instance, instead
of being Jen I was 45891.
THE HOUSE ON MANGO STREET:
“MY NAME”
My Name
MAKING CONNECTIONS
After reading “By Any Other Name” and “My
Name,” answer the following questions:
1.
What is one similarity and one difference
between the vignette and the short
story?
2.
Do the characters that you’ve read
about feel the same way you do about
names?
3.
Draw a conclusion—why are names so
significant?
EXIT TICKET

Think back to Juliet’s statement:
◦ “What’s in a name? / That which we
call a rose / By any other name would
smell as sweet.”

How has reading and discussing
“By Any Other Name” and “My
Name” changed or reinforced
your original opinion of this
statement?
WARM-UP
 10
minutes to review
vocabulary words before
we start the quiz.
VOCAB QUIZ
Clear and separate desks.
 Take your time completing the
quiz.
 Check answers.
 Turn into the bin.
 Read, do work, take a nap, or stay
silent until everyone has finished.
