I can apply knowledge of grammar skills. I can demonstrate comprehension of text. I can participate in literature discussion roles. I can respond to literature.

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I can apply knowledge of grammar skills. I can demonstrate comprehension of text. I can participate in literature discussion roles. I can respond to literature.

Complete questions 5-9

You will read the story “The Man in the Water” pages in the Holt Reader. Then pick two of the jobs to complete. Discussion Leader: comes up with 3-5 questions about the text in order to clarify or assure comprehension for all group members Summarizer: summarizes the text for the group to assure the same comprehension for all group members Illustrator: will draw some kind (picture, symbol, etc.) of representation of the text Connector: will connect the text with self or world (must illustrate/justify this connection) Word Wizard: will create a list of words (found within the text) that help establish the text’s mood and justify their importance

After you have read the text and finished your group work answer these questions: 1. What event is Rosenblatt (the author) concerned about in his essay? What is Rosenblatt’s purpose for writing this essay? 2. What heroic thing did the man in the water do? 3. Which two qualities of the man made him fascinating in Rosenblatt’s (the author) opinion? 4. What two forces are contrasted in the essay? 5. What is the victory of the man in the water? 6. Why were people so riveted by the disaster? 7. Determine the difference between heroic altruism and unhealthy self-sacrifice.

When thinking about Rosenblatt’s essay, who is the hero? What heroic characteristics does he/she possess? Discuss what you would have done had you been a passenger on the plane that crashed into the Potomac that tragic day.

Listen carefully to the additional information that Rosenblatt provides on the video clip. Write down the references to nature and to the human character. What does Rosenblatt conclude about human nature? Do you agree or disagree with his conclusion?

Formative Assessment: Write a letter to the family of the man in the water as one of the survivors of the crash. Be sure to include the following: Details about the incident How you were feeling at the moment of the tragedy How you feel about the man in the water and your thoughts about what he did

Using the term HERO, create an acrostic.