Tears of a tiger by Sharon Draper Think about it, Write about it

Common Core Standards CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.11-12.2 Determine two or more themes or central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another to produce a complex account; provide an objective summary of the text. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.

Warm-Up Activities 1. The prompts will be posted at the beginning of class. 2. In your notebooks/binders write the date, page number and the prompt. 3. Write five complete sentences, demonstrating a depth of thought while using sophisticated word choices.

Write about your favorite childhood toy/game. Journal #1 Pre-reading   Write about your favorite childhood toy/game.

Journal #2 Pre-Reading Think/Write about it: 10 sentence minimum Have you ever made a big decision or choice you regret? If you could go back in time what would you change? What would you do differently? What lessons have you learned as a result? Speak about it: Pair and share with your neighbor. Have a quiet conversation with your peer about your experience. Then have a discussion with the class. Keep topics school appropriate.

#3. Pages 3 through 14 A man shrieks in pain crying to the universe. Panic is abrupt. What do you think these words mean?

#4 Pages 15 through 22 Which character do you feel the sorriest for? What emotions do you actually feel for this person and why?

#5 Pages 23 through 34 What do you do to feel better when something upsets you? If you talk to someone, who is that person?

#6 Pages 35 through 49 “Go ahead and cry, Andy. Don’t be afraid of those tears. Sometimes they help to wash the soul clean.” What do you think these words mean?

#7 Pages 50 through 70 Think/Write about it: 10 sentence minimum. If you could change one thing in this world for the better, what would it be? Please explain.

#8 Pages 50 through 70 Evaluate Andy’s “Poem of Hope” as if you were either a psychologist, doctor, teacher, guidance counselor, or parent. What would you think and do? Please write at least 5 sentence or more.

#9 Pages 71 through 94 What does the Christmas season mean to you? What makes you feel good about it?

Write a list of your ten favorite memories of times with a friend(s). #10 Pages 95 through 109 Write a list of your ten favorite memories of times with a friend(s).

What are the most important characteristics of a good friend to you? #11 Pages 110 through 132 What are the most important characteristics of a good friend to you?

#12 Pages 133 through 159 Can you recall when someone close to you died? How did you feel and react? If not, can you imagine how you would feel?

#13 Pages 160 through the end. Why are poems and stories an easy way to express emotions and feelings?