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Today you will need: Your Homework A Pencil A Novel Wednesday November 9, 2016 Today you will need: Your Homework A Pencil A Novel

Wednesday November 9, 2016 Today’s Agenda Homework – 15 Minute Extension Outcast United Characterization Lesson Review Characterization: Luma Read Aloud – Chapter 1 Independent Reading – Chapter 2 Exit Ticket Characterization: Beatrice

15 Minute Extension of Task Homework

Writing Task Choice Activities Informative Writing Prompt: What , specifically, does the author propose that the reader do to help fight extreme poverty? Task 2 Argumentative Writing Prompt Does saving someone’s life require something spectacular? What evidence from this text and other text support your claim?

Nonfiction & Characterization Review Lesson

Nonfiction: focuses on real, rather than imaginary, subjects, (people, things, events, and places) facts rather than opinions Writers know the importance of being clear. what they write must be of interest, or no one will want to read what they have to say

Narrative Nonfiction A narrative is writing that tells about events. Narrative nonfiction tells about events that really happened.

Literary Elements of Nonfiction Characterization: how the author reveals the personality of the characters Direct characterization:  author makes direct statements about a character Indirect characterization: author reveals a character through his or her words, thoughts, and actions and through what other characters think and say about the character

Literary Elements of Nonfiction Characterization: how the author reveals the personality of the characters Direct characterization:  author makes direct statements about a character Indirect characterization: author reveals a character through his or her words, thoughts, and actions and through what other characters think and say about the character

Outcast United Chapter 1 Activity Listen as I read the introduction and chapter 1 of the text. As I read, think about how Warren St. John used characterization to inform us about the type of person Luma is. Group Activity Based on the author’s description of Luma’s actions and interactions with the soccer team in the Introduction, complete the character trait graphic organizer. Independent Activity Respond to the following prompt: In chapter 1, Luma realizes that she had changed and could never fell comfortable living in Jordan again. Citing evidence from the text, explain why Luma would not feel comfortable living in Jordan after she had lived in America.

Outcast United Chapter 2 Independent Activity Read Silently Chapter 2 of the text, Beatrice and her Boys. As you read, think about how Mr. St. John uses characterization to describe Beatrice. How do her interactions shape her character? How does her behavior shape her character? Independent Activity Complete the character trait graphic organizer for Beatrice. Respond to the following prompt: After being robbed by a man with an African accent, Beatrice Ziaty lost hope that her family would be safe in their new home and became obsessed with protecting her boys. Writing from the perspective of Beatrice, write a letter from her to her boys explaining why she has become obsessed with protecting them. Remember to cite textual evidence to support Beatrice’s claim.

Exit Ticket Select one of the following individuals and using the text & your notes, write a brief character analysis describing the individuals traits based on their thoughts, interactions with others, and behaviors. Remember to cite textual evidence to support your response.

Homework Get your progress report signed and returned Get your 2 folders if you have not already Read a book for 30 or more minutes