Hook, Housekeeping & Homework Monday If you have not read past page 162 & recorded new ARG entries, start reading quietly now! You need to have read through page 221 by tomorrow! The rest of you, see the next slide for shoulder partner review discussion questions.

Shoulder Partner Review Questions IF you have read this far Little Hobart Street led up into one of those hollows so deep and narrow that people joked you’d had to pipe in the sunlight. (pp. 159-163) Is the parents’ refusal to accept handouts consistent with some of their previous behaviors? Why or why not? What are Jeannette’s fantasies about prostitution? How do they differ from Ginnie Pastor’s reality? Why do you think Ginnie asks Jeannette is she knows how to pick a chicken clean? What does this reveal about both of them? We fought a lot in Welch. (pp. 164-167) What reasons are given for the hardness of life in Welch? What is illustrated by the feud between the Walls and the Goads? Why do you think the author includes this story? As the weather warmed, a sort of rough beauty overtook the hillsides around Little Hobart Street. (pp. 168-170). Why does the family no longer have the sense of solidarity it had in Battle Mountain? What has changed? Why does Jeannette love the novel, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn? Why is it getting harder for Jeannette to believe in her father? When Jeannette sews up her father’s wound, what could this suggest symbolically? What cannot be so easily mended in her own life? Dad had taken to disappearing for days at a time. (pp. 171-174). With neither parent working, how does the family survive financially? What were some of the Walls children’s strategies for finding food? What do you think of the Mary’s action of secretly eating chocolate while her children are hungry? What does it reveal about her character? Why does Mary compare her act of eating chocolate to Rex’s drinking? How does Brian react to Mary’s request for forgiveness? Do you think that this is the first time she’s done this? Why or why not? Winter came hard that year. (pp. 175-179) Why don’t the children get angry when Lori isn’t taken to the hospital for her burns? What does Jeannette discover at Carrie Mae Blankenship’s home?

Past, Present, Future Monday The Glass Castle – Fishbowl Discussion #2 The Glass Castle - Reading & Review Questions Read through page 221 by tomorrow! Read through page 241 by ELP this week! Writing Conferences The Glass Castle – Key Passages Fishbowl #3 (new grade) on ELP this week

Lessons From the Past Envisioning My Future Monday Colorado Academic Standards 2 Reading for All Purposes Literary and historical influences determine the meaning of traditional and contemporary literary texts 3 Writing and Composition Organizational writing patterns inform or persuade an audience Objectives You will be able to read a range of literature to understand important universal themes and the human experience. You will be able to write effective literary and informational compositions. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence Analyze how literary components affect meaning Enduring Understandings/Relevance If you understand how the circumstances of peoples’ lives can positively propel them into their futures or hinder their progress and hold them back, then you will be able to envision and create your own future. Essential Questions What can learn from another’s experiences? How can the circumstances of my life and what I’m surrounded by drive me forward or hold me back? What should I do now in my life to have the kind of future I would like?

Activities: Develop We Do – You Do Monday Purpose/Objective: You will be able to read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it, citing specific evidence to support conclusions. While I am running Writing Conferences, take care of the following tasks: Read pages 189 – 217* With a partner, use the “Questions for Reading & Review: Pages 189 – 217” to periodically stop and discuss with your partner. Return this sheet by the end of the period; I only made 12 copies! *If you have not read up to page 189, you’ll need to work individually and catch up on your reading. Individually read silently; you need to have read through page 221 for tomorrow and 241 by ELP this week

Lessons From the Past Envisioning My Future Monday Colorado Academic Standards 2 Reading for All Purposes Literary and historical influences determine the meaning of traditional and contemporary literary texts 3 Writing and Composition Organizational writing patterns inform or persuade an audience Objectives You will be able to read a range of literature to understand important universal themes and the human experience. You will be able to write effective literary and informational compositions. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence Analyze how literary components affect meaning Enduring Understandings/Relevance If you understand how the circumstances of peoples’ lives can positively propel them into their futures or hinder their progress and hold them back, then you will be able to envision and create your own future. Essential Questions What can learn from another’s experiences? How can the circumstances of my life and what I’m surrounded by drive me forward or hold me back? What should I do now in my life to have the kind of future I would like? You need to have read through page 221 by tomorrow!

Hook, Housekeeping & Homework Tuesday If you have not read through page 221, start reading now. If you have read, review pages 199-221 with a partner by discussing the following: Explain the purpose of the Dinitia stories. What can we learn from the story about braces? How does the school newspaper change Jeannette? Why is Miss Bivens so important to Jeannette and her family? Why is Jeannette so enamored by newspapers? What changes does Jeannette see in Maureen? Explain. Describe mom’s melt-down and how each child reacts. Explain Jeannette’s promise to herself on page 208. Explain the difficulties Jeannette encounters in managing the family’s finances for two months. Explain the importance of the bar scene. How does Jeannette’s relationship with her father begin to change? Describe Jeannette’s first real job. How does the job change her? Explain the importance of the section on pages 218-221.

Past, Present, Future Tuesday The Glass Castle - Review Questions & ARG Read through page 241 by ELP this week! Writing Conferences The Glass Castle – Key Passages (Pair and Share) Fishbowl #3 (new grade) on ELP this week

Lessons From the Past Envisioning My Future Tuesday Colorado Academic Standards 2 Reading for All Purposes Literary and historical influences determine the meaning of traditional and contemporary literary texts 3 Writing and Composition Organizational writing patterns inform or persuade an audience Objectives You will be able to read a range of literature to understand important universal themes and the human experience. You will be able to write effective literary and informational compositions. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence Analyze how literary components affect meaning Enduring Understandings/Relevance If you understand how the circumstances of peoples’ lives can positively propel them into their futures or hinder their progress and hold them back, then you will be able to envision and create your own future. Essential Questions What can learn from another’s experiences? How can the circumstances of my life and what I’m surrounded by drive me forward or hold me back? What should I do now in my life to have the kind of future I would like?

Activities: Develop & Apply You Do - We Do Tuesday Purpose/Objective: Students will be able to closely read and complete an ARG on a key passage in order to draw inferences about its content. While I am conducting writing conferences, complete the following: Tasks: Re-read the passage carefully, taking notes on Content (paraphrase detail and quote lines) in your left-hand column. In your Craft & Conclusions column, write conclusions about the significance of the passage. Answer the following questions in writing to help you think in a deep and nuanced way about the passage: What thoughts and feelings does Jeannette experience in the passage? In what ways can the passage be seen as a turning point for her character and her future? Explain how Walls develops or conveys the turning point. How does the passage affect your own thoughts and feelings—about Jeannette, about her life, about her parents? What would you do if you were in Jeannette’s place? How might you solve the problems you face or pursue the future you want? Finally, write a thesis statement about the significance of the passage. Why is this passage so significant to the book? Report out: First, discuss your responses with a partner who has the other passage. Take turns teaching each other about the significance of your passages. Passage 1: Rex Takes Jeannette to the bar (pp. 210-213) Passage 2: The whipping (pp. 218-221)

Lessons From the Past Envisioning My Future Tuesday Colorado Academic Standards 2 Reading for All Purposes Literary and historical influences determine the meaning of traditional and contemporary literary texts 3 Writing and Composition Organizational writing patterns inform or persuade an audience Objectives You will be able to read a range of literature to understand important universal themes and the human experience. You will be able to write effective literary and informational compositions. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence Analyze how literary components affect meaning Enduring Understandings/Relevance If you understand how the circumstances of peoples’ lives can positively propel them into their futures or hinder their progress and hold them back, then you will be able to envision and create your own future. Essential Questions What can learn from another’s experiences? How can the circumstances of my life and what I’m surrounded by drive me forward or hold me back? What should I do now in my life to have the kind of future I would like? Be prepared for ELP's Fishbowl (graded) Discussion!

Hook, Housekeeping & Homework Wednesday/Thursday Have out your copy of the memoir, your ARG, and other handouts/notes Take a moment to think about what you may want to contribute to today’s discussion Do you have a #1-#30 question that falls within our page range (p. 148-241)? You’ll need to share it, respond to it, and ask others to respond. Do you have a #1-#30 question from pages 1-147 that you have never posed to the group or you want to bring back up? Do you have a individual question that you would like to pose? What key passages or quotes (scavenger hunt) do you want to discuss? What themes, symbols (e.g the glass castle), motifs (e.g. fire), or other craft elements would you like to discuss? Read through page 288 (the end of the memoir) by next ELP

Past, Present, Future Wednesday/Thursday The Glass Castle – Key Passages (Pair and Share) Writing Conferences Fishbowl #3 (new grade) on ELP this week Read through page 288 (the end of the memoir) by next ELP Key Passage Analysis Review

Lessons From the Past Wednesday/Thursday Colorado Academic Standards 1. Oral Expression and Listening 1. Content that is gathered carefully and organized well successfully influences an audience 2. Effectively operating in small and large groups to accomplish a goal requires active listening 2. Reading For All Purposes Objectives You will be able to listen actively, pose thoughtful questions, and contribute findings & supporting information about The Glass Castle. Enduring Understandings/Relevance If you understand how the circumstances of peoples’ lives can positively propel them into their futures or hinder their progress and hold them back, then you will be able to envision and create your own future.   Essential Questions What can I learn from another’s experiences?

Instruction: Obtain Wednesday/Thursday What criteria will be used to measure the effectiveness of a group? Everyone contributes Nothing to contribute, ask a question Prepared – novel, notes, paper etc. Know what you’re talking about Stay on topic Respect each other No bashing Let others finish thought No side tracks, side conversations Academic vocabulary How will you be assessed? Not just the number of times you participate (speak) but what you have to say Analysis of literary devices and theme Textual references followed by analysis (inferences) Furthering a point of another student If you don’t speak, the highest score you can receive for actively listening today is a “D.” (Standard1) Keep in mind part of your grade is show your close reading of the text; you’ll need to speak to do this! Refer to your ARG notes. (Standard 2) Those who have a #2 assigned question within our page range of 162-241 are expected to facilitate the discussion.

Activity Share/Review with your partner your observations from previous two fishbowls St. 1 = Standard 1 Oral Communication & Listening 1. Content that is gathered carefully and organized well successfully influences an audience (speaking) 2. Effectively operating in small and large groups to accomplish a goal requires active listening (listening) St. 2 = Standard 2 Read for All Purposes 1. Literary and historical influences determine the meaning of traditional and contemporary literary texts (content) 2. The development of new ideas and concepts within informational and persuasive manuscripts (content – plot development) 3. Context, parts of speech, grammar, and word choice influence the understanding of literary, persuasive, and informational texts (craft) Please feel free to see me outside of class to discuss; bring your ARG!

Activities: Develop & Apply We Do Wednesday/Thursday Purpose: to practice our large group discussion skills by listening actively, posing thoughtful questions, and contributing findings & supporting information in order to come to a better understanding of The Glass Castle. Tasks: Form desks into a “fishbowl” Observer – use the Observation Form to document how often your partner is on or off task with the discussion and record reflection notes Speaker – participate in the conversation by posing and responding (with supporting evidence) Use your ARG entries (scavenger hunt, key passage analysis) Use your #2 assigned question (pose, respond, discuss) REFER TO THE TEXT WHEN RESPONDING Focus on pages 148-241! Turn in the completed Observation Form at the end of the discussions Outcome: a better understanding of the memoir and of the expectations for large group discussions

While I conduct writing conferences, …. …. read quietly from The Glass Castle.

Lessons From the Past Wednesday/Thursday Colorado Academic Standards 1. Oral Expression and Listening 1. Content that is gathered carefully and organized well successfully influences an audience 2. Effectively operating in small and large groups to accomplish a goal requires active listening 2. Reading For All Purposes Objectives You will be able to listen actively, pose thoughtful questions, and contribute findings & supporting information about The Glass Castle. Enduring Understandings/Relevance If you understand how the circumstances of peoples’ lives can positively propel them into their futures or hinder their progress and hold them back, then you will be able to envision and create your own future.   Essential Questions What can I learn from another’s experiences?  Read through page 288 (the end of the memoir) by next ELP

Hook, Housekeeping & Homework Friday If you have not read through page 241, start quietly reading now! The rest of you, discuss the following with a shoulder partner: Lori had been writing to us regularly from New York. (pp. 235-238). What is Jeannette’s professional goal? What advice does Jeannette get from the college guidance counselor regarding college? What is her reaction to this advice? Why is Mary sad when Jeannette says that she is planning on moving to New York City? How does her father react to her decision? Why does he resurrect his dream at that point in time? It had been a mild winter, and summer came early to the mountains. (pp. 239-241). What reasons does Mary give for not seeing Jeannette off at the bus station? Do you believe these excuses are the real reasons? Why or why not? Why does Rex give Jeannette his jackknife? Why is this ironic?

Past, Present, Future Friday Fishbowl #3 (new grade) on ELP this week Read through page 288 (the end of the memoir) by next ELP Key Passage Analysis Review The Glass Castle Writing Conferences

Lessons From the Past Friday Colorado Academic Standards 2 Reading for All Purposes Literary and historical influences determine the meaning of traditional and contemporary literary texts 3 Writing and Composition Organizational writing patterns inform or persuade an audience Objectives You will be able to read a range of literature to understand important universal themes and the human experience. You will be able to write effective literary and informational compositions. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence Analyze how literary components affect meaning Enduring Understandings/Relevance If you understand how the circumstances of peoples’ lives can positively propel them into their futures or hinder their progress and hold them back, then you will be able to envision and create your own future. Essential Questions What can learn from another’s experiences?

Instruction: Obtain We Do- You Do Friday Purpose: to identify the strengths and needs of Night key passage analyses Tasks: Re-read original assignment Purpose: to identify an overarching, universal theme for Night and the key, symbolic passages that support this theme . Outcome: A verbal/visual explanation of a universal theme statement with explicit references & justifications to 3 key passages with a symbol from the memoir that support the theme (see next two slides) Read student models – How did these models successfully address the assignment? (see next slide) Return Night Key Passage Analysis Re-read your own key passage analysis Read your partners’ key passage analyses Outcome: What are the strengths and needs of your key passage analysis?

What can you identify? What key passage was the writer examining? Hanging of the pipel What theme was the writer addressing? Questioning of faith – people do this in difficult times What symbol? What does the symbol represent? Pipel = God, faith What specific textual examples did the writer use? “Where is he? Why is He letting this happen?” etc. Elie replies to the pleading Jew… How does the writer connect the passage and symbol to the theme? How do passage and symbol support the theme? At this point…Wiesel has already begun to question….being killed in front of many people…. Jewish people are losing faith… Holocaust caused a major change…

Activity: Develop & Apply We Do Friday What key passages have we examined so far for The Glass Castle? Tinkerbelle on Fire (15-16) Christmas in the Desert (39-41)/Christmas in Phoenix (114-115) Fire in the Lab (60-61) Learning to Swim at the Hot Pocket (64-66) Rex Takes Jeannette to the Bar (210-213) The Whipping (218-221) Why are they key passages? What is their purpose within the larger context of the memoir? What key ideas or themes do they reveal? How do they propel the story forward? Characterization - Conflict – Turning Point – Climax – etc.

Lessons From the Past Friday Colorado Academic Standards 2 Reading for All Purposes Literary and historical influences determine the meaning of traditional and contemporary literary texts 3 Writing and Composition Organizational writing patterns inform or persuade an audience Objectives You will be able to read a range of literature to understand important universal themes and the human experience. You will be able to write effective literary and informational compositions. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence Analyze how literary components affect meaning Enduring Understandings/Relevance If you understand how the circumstances of peoples’ lives can positively propel them into their futures or hinder their progress and hold them back, then you will be able to envision and create your own future. Essential Questions What can learn from another’s experiences?

10th Standards 1. Oral Expression and Listening 1. Content that is gathered carefully and organized well successfully influences an audience 2. Effectively operating in small and large groups to accomplish a goal requires active listening 2. Reading for All Purposes 1. Literary and historical influences determine the meaning of traditional and contemporary literary texts 2. The development of new ideas and concepts within informational and persuasive manuscripts 3. Context, parts of speech, grammar, and word choice influence the understanding of literary, persuasive, and informational texts 3. Writing and Composition 1. Literary or narrative genres feature a variety of stylistic devices to engage or entertain an audience 2. Organizational writing patterns inform or persuade an audience 3. Grammar, language usage, mechanics, and clarity are the basis of ongoing refinements and revisions within the writing process 4.Research and Reasoning 1. Collect, analyze, and evaluate information obtained from multiple sources to answer a question, propose solutions, or share findings and conclusions 2. An author’s reasoning is the essence of legitimate writing and requires evaluating text for validity and accuracy