Understanding and Accepting Those Who are Different Than Me Quarter 2 Unit 4 Understanding and Accepting Those Who are Different Than Me

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Video’s We are going to watch two videos today on the Vietnam War. As we watch these videos I want you to write in your notes adjectives to describe your physical and or mental reactions to all the footage you will watch during the 2 clips. A Soldiers Story - Video A Soldiers Story 2- Video How did these two films make you feel? Do you know anyone that fought in the Vietnam War or any war? Have they ever spoken about it?

Gallery “Walk” We are going to look at a few pictures. As we look at these pictures I want you to respond on the graphic organizer: What you notice or observe Any connections you can make to information you already know Anything you may be able to figure out by studying the image Any questions you may have Any predictions you have about the short story

Gallery “Walk” 1

Gallery “Walk” 2

Gallery “Walk” 3

Think??? “The beginning of knowledge is the discovery of something we do not understand.” ~ Frank Herbert. In your groups, predict how this quote may relate to the story you are about to read? Use specific examples from the video and pictures to support your prediction.

Quick Write Directions Quarter 2 Unit 4 Day 1 Quick Write Directions 1. Respond to the following prompt by stopping to think analyze what it is asking of you. 2. Answer in detail using complete sentences. “What makes people different from each other, what they find as acceptable behavior in society, and the behavior that they don’t find acceptable about people.”

Class Discussion on Quick Write Prompt Quarter 2 Unit 4 Day 1 Quick Write Directions Class Discussion on Quick Write Prompt

Quick Write In your table groups take 5 minutes to discuss the prompt Quarter 2 Unit 4 Day 1 Quick Write Directions In your table groups take 5 minutes to discuss the prompt Try to come up with at least 5 more reasons as to what makes people different from each other, what they find as acceptable behavior in society, and the behavior that they don’t find acceptable about people. Write down what you discussed with explanation and examples.

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Quarter 2 Unit 4 Day 1 Vocabulary Preview Turn to page 1006 of the packet and preview the vocabulary and synonyms. 1. Syndrome (SIN drohm) n. a group of symptoms that point to a certain disease (p. 1008) Terry’s father was not the only one to suffer from the terrible effects of Vietnam syndrome. 2. Dry (dry) adj. dull or boring; not interesting (p. 1009) The history books may have made a dry history of the war, but there was nothing boring about it to Terry’s father. 3. Foundered (FOWN durd) v. broke down; collapsed; form of the verb founder (p. 1012) Terry almost foundered when he saw how much his father did not want to discuss Vietnam. 4. inert (in URT) adj. without power to move or act; lifeless (p. 1013) The father’s hands lay inert on the table as he told the horrible story.

Lets Read! Take out your notes. Set up cornel notes Quarter 2 Unit 4 Day 1 Lets Read! Take out your notes. Set up cornel notes follow along as the story is read to you and write down some important notes

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Literature Circles What do you think a literature circle is ? Quarter 2 Unit 4 Day 2 Literature Circles What do you think a literature circle is ? Why do we like literature circles?  

Literature Circles are: "groups of people reading the same book and meeting together to discuss what they have read” This strategy places you ”In charge of leading your own discussions as well as making decisions for yourself" 

Literature Circle Process Ms. G will provide the available text. Your Literature Circle Groups have already been assigned. Check the black board to the right to see what group you are in. First Literature Circle Meeting Ms. G will inform you of which part of the text you are to read for the class period Decide which role each of you in your group will be responsible for that particular day. Make sure you have a copy of the correct role sheet. Read your text and prepare for literature circle meetings. Conduct your literature circle meeting. (share and discuss your ideas/findings) Repeat all requirements in step 3 until the text is finished. Each new day you are to decide on a new role for the text until you’ve completed all 4 roles. Use written or drawn notes to guide the group’s reading and discussion, according to the role you are filling for the session. Be open and make sure that everyone has a chance to participate. Remember that personal stories that connect to the reading and open-ended questions about the text are welcome. Read your text and prepare for the next literature circle meeting.

Literature Circle Roles Discussion Leader: Your job is to develop a list of questions you think your group should discuss about the assigned section of the book or story. Use your knowledge of levels of questions to create thought-provoking literal, interpretive, and universal questions. Try to create questions that encourage your group to consider many ideas. Help your group explore these important ideas and share their reactions. You will be in charge of leading the day’s discussion. Diction Detective: Your job is to carefully examine the diction (word choice) in the assigned section. Search for words, phrases, and passages that are especially descriptive, powerful, funny, thought-provoking, surprising, or even confusing. List the words or phrases and explain why you selected them. Then, write your thoughts about why the author might have selected these words or phrases. What is the author trying to say? How does the diction help the author achieve his or her purpose? What tone do the words indicate?

Literature Circle Roles Bridge Builder: Your job is to build bridges between the events of the book and other people, places, or events in school, the community, or your own life. Look for connections between the text, yourself, other texts, and the world. Also, make connections between what has happened before and what might happen as the narrative continues. Look for the characters’ internal and external conflicts and the ways that these conflicts influence their actions. Reporter: Your job is to identify and report on the key points of the reading assignment. Make a list or write a summary that describes how the writer develops the setting, plot, and characters in this section of the book. Consider how characters interact, major events that occur, and shifts in the setting or the mood that seem significant. Share your report at the beginning of the group meeting to help your group focus on the key ideas presented in the reading. Like that of a newspaper reporter, your report must be concise, yet thorough.

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Quick Write Directions 1. Respond to the following prompt by stopping to think analyze what it is asking of you. 2. Answer in detail using complete sentences. Have you ever felt frustrated because you tried to help someone who did not want help? What was the situation and how was it similar or dissimal to Terry’s circumstances?

Quick Review

Theme What is theme? Theme is the main message, meaning or moral that the writer wishes to communicate to readers. In other words… Theme is what the story teaches readers. Remember a theme is not a word, it is a sentence.

Practice Individually Reread page 1009 Write down key statements and phrases that could be clues to the theme. Then, using complete sentences and proper punctuation, summarize the theme in your own words using textual evidence for support. (make sure to proof read your work)

Literature Circle Groups. In your literature circle groups you are to each Identify and explain one theme from the story, Stop the Sun. Two people cannot have the same theme. When you are done, discuss and share with each other the various themes. Make sure to write your team mates responses down.

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NOTES

Characterization What is characterization? Characterization is the act of creating and describing characters in literature. Mainly characterization includes both physical attributes and personality traits, but can also be shown through the way characters act, think, and speak.

Practice Individually Reread the dialogue on pages 1013-1014 that reveal the characters of Terry and his father. What can you tell about these two characters from the dialogue? Use textual evidence to support answer. Explain why Terry’s father doesn’t want to share his Vietnam experience. Use textual evidence for support.

Literature Circle Groups. In your literature circle groups you are to each Identify and explain How characterization, flashback, plot, and setting contribute to the development of the author’s message (theme) in this story? When you are done, discuss and share with each other the various themes. Make sure to write your team mates responses down.

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On the next slide I will project two words and when you see those two words write down everything that comes to your mind. DO NOT HOLD BACK!

Survivors Guilt

Survivors Guilt- a psychological disturbance that occurs in people who survive some terrible event that kills many others. On page 1015 Terry’s father says, “I died. Inside where I am-I died.” Explain what you think this means. Support your answer by using textual evidence.

Literature Circle Groups. In your literature circle groups you are to each Identify and explain: How do Terry’s feelings for his father change throughout the story? How might knowing about a family member’s past affect how others feel about the person? What have you learned about the ways world events can affect ordinary families? There is no or right or wrong answer to these questions. When you are done discuss and share with each other the reasons behind your answers.