Goals: Apply reading strategies to new reading tasks Apply knowledge of diction, syntax, and imagery to understanding a new text Plan and generate interview questions LESSON MINUTES: DOUBLE ENTRY JOURNAL RESPONSE; READ WHEN FINISHED

 Page 41 in Springboard  As a class, we’re going to break the personal narrative “First Love” into three chunks.  While we read, you will annotate the text.  Circle characters  Square the setting  Underline important information  Highlight unfamiliar words  Make notes in the margins where you either summarize, predict, make opinions, or ask questions. 1.10: CONVERSATIONS WITH CHARACTERS

 First, we will read paragraphs 1-12 together. I will go slower to allow you time to annotate.  The rest of the story you will read silently and annotate by yourself.  We will then come back together and discuss the ending. 1.10: CONVERSATIONS WITH CHARACTERS

 Do you agree or disagree with the philosopher's statement at the end of the narrative? Why or why not?  How is this narrative a coming of age story? “IF LOVE WERE EASY, LIFE WOULD BE TOO SIMPLE.”

1)Write a list of the key events in “First Love.” 2)Why is this considered a coming-of-age story? PAGE 41

3) What if you had the opportunity to interview the narrator? Write five open- ended questions you would ask as well as possibly responses in the voice of the narrator. Complete the graphic organizer to help focus your thoughts. Create five questions below the organizer. PAGE 41 How would you describe the voice of the character? What kind of language does the character tend to use? What kinds of things does the character usually talk about?

 Now, consider the novel you have been reading independently and review your double- entry journal. On a separate piece of paper (or typed if you prefer), do the following:  1) Write a list of the key events so far  2) Explain why your novel can be considered coming- of-age  3) Complete a mock interview with the narrator: what questions would you ask the narrator of your novel, and what might his/her responses be? Remember to use open-ended questions. 3 questions/answers required. HOMEWORK: PAGE 41, BOTTOM