1. Copy a quote that exemplifies this element.
October 28, Ms. Moreau
Silent Independent Reading until 1:30
- Reader Response due at 1:40.
While reading pages ____ to ______ of_______________(title of novel) by____ (author) I came across the literary element…
Describe how authors depicts the literary element. Explain why this is important to the novel.
Copy a quote that exemplifies this element.

2. 1. What does the title “Cut” make you think about?
October 28, Ms. Moreau Aim: How can we understand cause and effect in “Cut”?
Common Core State Standard ELA-Literacy.RI  Analyze how the author unfolds an analysis or series of ideas or events, including the order in which the points are made, how they are introduced and developed, and the connections that are drawn between them.
Opening Task:
1. What does the title “Cut” make you think about?
2. What do you predict this text will be about?

3. Vocabulary
Vivid (adjective) brightly colored or (of descriptions or memories) producing clear, powerful, and detailed images in the mind Subtle (adjective) not loud, bright, noticeable, or obvious Inordinately (adverb) not within reasonable limits; much too great Altered (verb) changed; made different

4. Share your responses with your partner.
Respond to the following questions, in complete sentences, using the word in bold in your response.
What is one of your most vivid childhood memories?
Do you usually like to wear subtle colors, or do you prefer loud, bright colors?
Do you think that most teenagers are inordinately concerned with their online reputation? Explain.
If you could, what is one alteration you would make in your life?
Share your responses with your partner.

5. Read Aloud 1st “Cut” by Bob Greene
Guiding Questions
What was the narrator cut from?
What impact did that have on him?
What can you tell about this narrator based on his “voice” in this vignette?
Diction, tone and imagery work together to create voice. Voice is a writer’s (or speaker’s) distinctive use of language.

6. Group Work - There have been a few group changes.
Barnaby, Mariyah
Gonzalez, Daisy
Morelos, Carol
Rosas, Jose
Passages 2 and 3
Group 2
Lopez, Norman
Hernandez, Nancy
Smith, Jakeel
Rodriguez, Casey
Group 3
Islam, Ramisa
Ramirez, Maricarmen
Melendez, Chassidy
Passages 3 and 4
Group 4
Darden, Tyrel
Dawa, Ngawang
Martinez, Daisy
Torres, Angel
Group 5
Guzman, Guillermo
Ramos, Luis
Prenkaj, Kristian
Islam, Tanbirul
Paguay, Cristian
Passages 4 and 5
Group 6
Correa, Jean
Paguay, Manuel
Perez, Saul
Guillen, Jean Karlo
Group 7
Rivera, Jaqueline
Sanchez, Alfredo
Velez, Michael
Zapata, Shirley
Group 8
Ospina, Nicole
Solano, Perla
Young, Stephanie

7. Group Presentations
Group 1 presents the 2nd vignette.
Group 2 presents the 3rd vignette.
Group 3 presents the 4th vignette.
Group 5 presents the 5th vignette.
Complete the chart!

8. Individual Work On other side of chart handout.
Write a paragraph, according to the instructions, on the narrator’s voice.
What are some questions that you think Bob Greene asked?
What are some follow up questions that you have for the person you read about?
This will be collected. Make sure that your name is on your paper.