1. The Gold Cadillac

2. Bellringer 12 What is your dream car? Explain your choice.

3. Reading Showcase Barry Bonds Who is he? What is he famous for? What scandal ruined his reputation?

4. Focus Lesson- Point of View 1 st person point of view- When the narrator telling the story uses words like I, me, my, or mine Examples: I am devastated about losing the game. My parents are always on my case.

5. 3 rd Person Limited When the narrator tells the story from one character’s point of view We go inside another character’s mind and hear only his/her thoughts Uses words like he, she, him, her Example: She was always cheating on her boyfriend because he didn’t show her enough attention.

6. 3 rd Person Omniscient All knowing narrator The narrator can tell you everything about everyone in the story Examples: The boys were nervous about their first game. The girls were all in love with the most popular boy.

7. Try It Out…… She was mad at her mom. I wanted to go on a cruise. He wanted to ask her on a date. The crowd was excited as the team took the field. My sister is so annoying; she always gets my in trouble.

8. Words to know…..for your test Demanded: to ask or call for with authority Parlor: a room used for conversation with guests Proclaimed: to give outward indication of Awkward: causing embarrassment Unison: perfect agreement

9. The Gold Cadillac Pg. 9-18 What is the setting? Who is the narrator? Point of view? What is the exposition?