1. Do Now Interpret the following quote: "Disability is not a brave struggle or ‘courage in the face of adversity.’ Disability is an art. It’s an ingenious way to live." - Neil Marcus Citation: Disabled World News ( ) - A collection of famous and not so famous interesting quotes regarding disability and health related disabilities: Begin with… Neil Marcus once said, "Disability is not a brave struggle or ‘courage in the face of adversity.’ Disability is an art. It’s an ingenious way to live.“ This quote means (tell in your own words what it means and why). I (agree or disagree with the quote. Give example(s) why you agree or disagree.

Do Now: Interpret the following quote: “I think a hero is an ordinary individual who finds strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” by Christopher Reeve (prompt) This means… Do you agree or disagree? Explain your position Do Now: In one paragraph, characterize Doodle. Tell something about his behavior such as things he says and does and how he looks and why. Show evidence from page one of the short story. In one paragraph, characterize Brother and his actions with things he says and does. Refer to page one of the story. Do Now: How do you feel about having a brother like Doodle? Brother? Do Now: Write down 5 questions that you would have for Brother? Have partner answer the questions as if she/he were Brother.

Do Now: A. In one paragraph, characterize Doodle. Tell something about his behavior such as things he says and does and how he looks and why. Show evidence from page one of the short story. B. In one paragraph, characterize Brother and his actions with things he says and does. Refer to page one of the story. C. Assessment: One paragraph showing Brother’s reaction to Doodle’s death and how he is feeling at that moment and then afterwards. Write down 5 questions that you would have for Brother? Have partner answer the questions as if she/he were Brother. Write down 5 statements you think Brother is thinking regarding Doodle’s death and explain why they the chose these statements in a paragraph 1.Write down 5 statements that Mama and father might say to Brother regarding Doodle’s death and explain why? 2.Cite four examples of how the author uses the setting to give us a backdrop to the story. What can we infer about the family based on the setting? Explain in a paragraph. 3.Identify how symbolism is used in the story and cite evidence from the story by writing two examples of the text and explaining in a paragraph. 4.Summarize the story by writing main details in a paragraph. 5.Write a paragraph about life without Doodle and how his death has affected each family member. Assessment: Do you feel Brother is responsible for Doodle’s death? Explain your position.

Do Now: “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” by Frederick Douglass  Interpret. (Prompt) Begin with: This means…  Give examples of the quote relates to Doodle. Cite the text for examples Define: Pride Do Now: Interpret the quote: “Pride is pleasure arising from a man's thinking too highly of himself.” By Baruch Spinoza Begin with: Baruch Spinoza once said…This quote means…I agree(or) disagree with this statement because… Homework: How does this quote reflect Brother? Explain in one to two paragraphs citing evidence from the text.