1. English: Monday, March 18, 2013 1.Handouts: * None 2.Homework: * In-class assignment—Read Lit book pp. 134 – 141 Do p. 142, #1, #2 a) b), #3, #4, #5 a) b), #6 a) b) [In other words, you should have 9 responses.] If you do not finish, continue assignment in class on Friday, Mar. 28 3.Assignments due: * None

2. Lesson Goal: Students will learn about characterization and conflicts as they read “Ta-Na-E-Ka” (Lit book pp. 134 – 141). Outcomes: Be able to... 1.Name and define two kinds of conflict that contrast each other. 2.Identify the internal and external conflicts in today’s story. 3.Explain how heritage or tradition played a key role in the conflict that drove today’s story. 4.Define these terms: loftiest, shrewdest, grimaced, gorging, audacity. 5.Describe “heritage” and identify traditions that are part of your family’s heritage.

3. Starter: Does every story have a conflict? YES! If you don’t have a conflict, you don’t have a story. Conflicts are what drive the story. What are the key types of conflict in stories? That is, if you combined ALL conflicts into just two categories, what would those two types of conflict be? Internal Conflict Person vs. Self External Conflict Person vs. Person Person vs. Nature Open your Lit book to page 134. [Students will read this selection independently.]