DO NOW – 9/30/15 Follow the instructions below: 1)Take out your literature circle book – read silently for 5 minutes. 2)If you don’t have your book, take the “Collections” textbook and begin working on Journal Entry #5 by reading pages )Take out your literature circle book – read silently for 5 minutes. 2)If you don’t have your book, take the “Collections” textbook and begin working on Journal Entry #5 by reading pages

Topic / Objective & Essential Question Topic / Objective: 1) To make inferences based on textual evidence regarding Annie John’s parents and her future. Essential Question: 1) Why do parents often have different ideas about their children’s future than their children? Topic / Objective: 1) To make inferences based on textual evidence regarding Annie John’s parents and her future. Essential Question: 1) Why do parents often have different ideas about their children’s future than their children?

Agenda 1) Announcements 2)Review yesterday’s class. 3)Continue analyzing – “A Walk to the Jetty” by Jamaica Kincaid 4)Independent Work 1) Announcements 2)Review yesterday’s class. 3)Continue analyzing – “A Walk to the Jetty” by Jamaica Kincaid 4)Independent Work

HomeworkHomework 1) Journal Entry #5 – due by Friday. 2) Continue selected literature circle book according to the finalized schedule. 3) I will collect Journals / Composition books on 10/2 (there are a total of 5 entries). 1) Journal Entry #5 – due by Friday. 2) Continue selected literature circle book according to the finalized schedule. 3) I will collect Journals / Composition books on 10/2 (there are a total of 5 entries).

Homework – Journal Entry #5 1) Read page 34-35, lines ) Answer this question with one example of textual evidence: What is Annie John’s tone (emotional attitude) in the passage? What words convey that attitude? 1) Read page 34-35, lines ) Answer this question with one example of textual evidence: What is Annie John’s tone (emotional attitude) in the passage? What words convey that attitude?

“A Walk to the Jetty” by Jamaica Kincaid Q: Why are we reading this text? A: The story demonstrates how writers can use sentence structures and word choice to create reader inferences. Q: Why are we reading this? A: It also tells us a universal story of a young person on the cusp of a new life whose desires conflict with her parents.

Making Inferences Q: What is an inference? A: An inference is a logical conclusion or judgment made about a situation or problem. In analyzing works of literature, we make inferences all the time about characters, themes, and language/diction.

How do we make inferences? A: We use textual evidence to show certain claims or ideas about the text. Example: “The clothes I would wear for my voyage were a dark-blue pleated skirt and a blue-and-white checked blouse... With a large sailor collar” (34).

What is the inference I would make from this passage? Example: “The clothes I would wear for my voyage were a dark-blue pleated skirt and a blue-and-white checked blouse... With a large sailor collar” (34). A: The emphasis on these details suggest Annie- John’s clothes are very important at this moment. Given this is her last day, it makes sense why Kincaid is drawing our attention—her parents want her to look her best.

What inference would you make? Example: “I don’t see them now the way I used to, and I don’t love them now the way I used to” (33). Q: What is the cause of Annie-John’s bitterness? TURN AND TALK – 2 MIN

Homework – Journal Entry #5 1) Read page 34-35, lines ) Answer this question with one example of textual evidence: What is Annie John’s tone (emotional attitude) in the passage? What words convey that attitude? 1) Read page 34-35, lines ) Answer this question with one example of textual evidence: What is Annie John’s tone (emotional attitude) in the passage? What words convey that attitude?

Closing - Summary Inferences are logical conclusions reached through textual evidence. We learn that Annie John’s parents have taken great care to get her ready for her journey, but she may have other feelings. Her outburst at breakfast (35) shows that she may not share the same goals. With Gwen, it becomes clear that marriage is something A.J. does not value. Inferences are logical conclusions reached through textual evidence. We learn that Annie John’s parents have taken great care to get her ready for her journey, but she may have other feelings. Her outburst at breakfast (35) shows that she may not share the same goals. With Gwen, it becomes clear that marriage is something A.J. does not value.