1. CHECK THE NEW SEATING CHART! 3-4 Period
Group 1
Seth
William
Trevelle
Corey
Group 2
Justin
Amari
Ethan
Group 3
Clayton
Bre’Oria
Jaylin
Group 4
Jacob
Ariel
Nicholas
Kayla
Group 5
Kenneth
Monica
Romarius
Group 6
Trevor
Vontario
Group 7
Terryion
Ashley
Damarrius
Tardy Bell Activity
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2. CHECK THE NEW SEATING CHART! 7-8 Period
Group 1
Bella
Leah
K’Vonte
LeQuentis
Group 2
Zachery
Elise
Alan
Rania
Group 3
Angel
Caleb
M. Gillam
Connor
Group 4
Anaiya
Michael
Jordan
Davarious
Group 5
Cidney Kylon Rodney
Mattison
Group 6
La’Neka
Maurice
James
Darby
Group 7
Marva
Elizabeth
Amaria
Alexis
Tardy Bell Activity
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3. Today you will need: Your Homework A Pencil A Novel
Wednesday November 9, 2016
Today you will need:
Your Homework
A Pencil
A Novel

4. Wednesday November 9, 2016 Today’s Agenda
Homework – 15 Minute Extension
Outcast United
Characterization Lesson Review
Characterization: Luma
Read Aloud – Chapter 1
Independent Reading – Chapter 2
Exit Ticket
Characterization: Beatrice

5. 15 Minute Extension of Task
Homework

6. Writing Task Choice Activities
Informative Writing Prompt:
What , specifically, does the author propose that the reader do to help fight extreme poverty?
Task 2
Argumentative Writing Prompt
Does saving someone’s life require something spectacular? What evidence from this text and other text support your claim?

7. Nonfiction & Characterization
Review Lesson

8. Nonfiction:
focuses on real, rather than imaginary, subjects, (people, things, events, and places) facts rather than opinions
Writers know the importance of being clear.
what they write must be of interest, or no one will want to read what they have to say

9. Narrative Nonfiction
A narrative is writing that tells about events. Narrative nonfiction tells about events that really happened.

10. Literary Elements of Nonfiction
Characterization: how the author reveals the personality of the characters
Direct characterization:  author makes direct statements about a character
Indirect characterization: author reveals a character through his or her words, thoughts, and actions and through what other characters think and say about the character

12. Literary Elements of Nonfiction
Characterization: how the author reveals the personality of the characters
Direct characterization:  author makes direct statements about a character
Indirect characterization: author reveals a character through his or her words, thoughts, and actions and through what other characters think and say about the character

13. Outcast United Chapter 1 Activity
Listen as I read the introduction and chapter 1 of the text.
As I read, think about how Warren St. John used characterization to inform us about the type of person Luma is.
Group Activity
Based on the author’s description of Luma’s actions and interactions with the soccer team in the Introduction, complete the character trait graphic organizer.
Independent Activity
Respond to the following prompt: In chapter 1, Luma realizes that she had changed and could never fell comfortable living in Jordan again. Citing evidence from the text, explain why Luma would not feel comfortable living in Jordan after she had lived in America.

14. Outcast United Chapter 2 Independent Activity
Read Silently Chapter 2 of the text, Beatrice and her Boys.
As you read, think about how Mr. St. John uses characterization to describe Beatrice. How do her interactions shape her character? How does her behavior shape her character?
Independent Activity
Complete the character trait graphic organizer for Beatrice.
Respond to the following prompt: After being robbed by a man with an African accent, Beatrice Ziaty lost hope that her family would be safe in their new home and became obsessed with protecting her boys. Writing from the perspective of Beatrice, write a letter from her to her boys explaining why she has become obsessed with protecting them. Remember to cite textual evidence to support Beatrice’s claim.

15. Exit Ticket
Select one of the following individuals and using the text & your notes, write a brief character analysis describing the individuals traits based on their thoughts, interactions with others, and behaviors.
Remember to cite textual evidence to support your response.

16. Homework
Get your progress report signed and returned
Get your 2 folders if you have not already
Read a book for 30 or more minutes