Marigolds by Eugenia Collier English 9 September 2018

When I see marigolds, I think… Journal When I see marigolds, I think…

The arrangement of two or more things for the purpose of comparison. Key Terms Juxtaposition Coming of Age Voice Inference Flashback A process in which a person faces a conflict, realizes more about the world around them, and grows in maturity. A writer or speaker’s distinctive use of language to express ideas, as well as his or her persona. To come to a conclusion about ideas or information not directly stated, based on reasoning and evidence. An interruption or transition to a time before the current events in a narrative. The arrangement of two or more things for the purpose of comparison.

Learn something about the world Coming of Age Learn something about the world Grow in maturity Face a conflict Character’s growth process begins when he or she is faced with loss or discovery. Character loses innocence and struggles with the knowledge that the (adult) world is a complex place. The “absolutes” of childhood no longer exist; the world is more grey than it is black and white. Character’s growth is characterized by clashes between personal desires and the “rules” or “social order” of adult society. Character tries to establish his or her own “rules” as he or she attempts to become an active participant in the world. Character finds his or her place in adult society. Is it a good fit? (It’s not always a comfortable or successful fit.)

“Marigolds” by Eugenia Collier SpringBoard 1.5 Page 16-27 Do Now: get your materials! Springboard book Journal + pen/pencil

Entry Task Finish reading “Marigolds” Mark the text as you read Be ready for a short quiz

Thurs. 9/20/18 “Marigolds” Do Now: Get into your groups from yesterday Get your poster from me Practice your presentation

Thursday, September 20th, 2018 Group presentations Review reading quiz How to write a strong paragraph Prep for Marigolds TW (tomorrow in class)

Marigolds TW: Fri. 9/21/18 Do Now: Take out all your materials SpringBoard book Composition book Paragraph shaping sheet Loose leaf notebook paper A good writing utensil

Marigolds TW Prompt: Describe the voice of the narrator. Then, explain how the writer’s diction and imagery create this voice.