Junior/Senior English May 6 and 7 AGENDA: Announcements The Color of Water writing and discussion Writing time Homework Goal: To analyze the content of The Color of Water and use it as a mentor text. To learn the narrative technique of Reflection. To work on our own narratives.

Announcements  Seniors VANI form and college acceptance letters need to be turned in asap.  Act Six Scholarship application is open! Due October 27. actsix.org

Monday/TuesdayWednesday/Thursday May 4/5 Discuss Chapters and Author’s Use of Pacing Work on Narrative May 6/7 Discuss Epilogue and Afterword Work on Narrative Smarter Balanced Lesson May 11/12 Writers’ Workshop on Narratives May 13/14 Writers’ Workshop on Narratives Smarter Balanced Lesson May 18/19 Smarter Balanced Test Monday: (Periods 1 and 2) All seniors plus 2 juniors present their narratives Tuesday: (Periods 3 and 4) All seniors plus 5 juniors present their narratives May 20/21 Smarter Balanced Test Wednesday: (Periods 5 and 6) Thursday: (Periods 7 and 8) Writers’ Workshop Finishing Touches May 26 (May 25 Holiday) Students present their narratives May 27 and 28 Students present their narratives

Jereme Mara Zaheed Jason Ea Riley Alexjandro Anika Stephen Tracey Jacob Oscar Cole Spencer Talon Kaela Carlos Bridey Elena Katierra Amelia DaJuan Bailey Dre Lynzie Megan Trevon Book Groups Period 1

Period 4 Book Groups James Marisa Sam Tevita Madeleine Anastazia Zach Alex Olivia Mitch Carlos Claire David Chanel Brady Ruby Max Erianna Kevin Chantel Justin Mike Siobhan Brian Phil Amanda

Period 5 Book Groups Beau Michael Camille Jonathan Caleb Mady Jaz Ian Luiza Kyra Dylan Reyann JP Rahmann Beckett Katie Luis AiPing Kirk Kayla Drew Izaya Andrew

Period 6 Groups Chris M Mikayla Molly Ken Justice Marleesa Michael Will Brooke Courtney Dae Jake Russ Aaron Matthew Alex Chris D Seth

Homework  Write a rough draft of your narrative. Bring a hard copy of it to class on Monday/Tuesday. This is worth a summative grade!  Be sure to read the rubric to make sure you are including the necessary criteria in your narrative.

The Color of Water Reflection Questions Choose one of the following questions, copy it into your journal and answer it in writing. Share your answer with your table mates. Make sure each question is answered by at least one student at your table.  Why do you think it was important to James for his mother to accompany him to David Lee Preston’s wedding?  What are some of the book’s strengths? What are the weaknesses?  What impact has the book had on you? What have you learned about people? What have you learned about yourself? What do you see differently as a result of having read the book?  Explain James’ statement that “the image of her riding that bicycle typified her whole existence to me.” After reading the book, what image would typify James’ existence to you?  James’ mother’s first name began as Rúchel to Rachel to Ruth. Explain how the changing of her name was a vehicle for change in her life.

Class Discussion on the technique of Reflection Reflection: A technique in which the writer comes through to comment on what happened, often conveying insight into his/her thoughts. How does the author reflect on what is experienced, observed, or resolved over the course of the narrative? Would James and his mother have attended the wedding if this book had not been written? How does the afterword show the author reflecting on the book? Be sure to record this info and corresponding page numbers in your journal.

Your Narrative  Spend some time writing your first draft.  Include:  A conflict  Dialogue  Sensory description  Pacing  Reflection