1. Language Arts - The House of the Scorpion
by Nancy Farmer
Chapters 12 & 13
4/10/18

2. Warm-up, 4/10
Because I got lost on the way to the movie theater, I missed the first fifteen minutes of the movie. Which choice displays the dependent clause of this sentence? A)
on the way B)
to the movie theater C)
missed the first fifteen minutes of the movie D)
Because I got lost on the way to the movie theater
This provides more information, but can not stand alone as a sentence.

3. Agenda, 4/10 Learning Target: Analyzing characters
Recognizing misplaced modifiers
Warm-up – grammar
Grammar – sentence structure
HOTS ( finish chap. 12 & start chap.13)
Complete character charts with at least three details

4. While reading…fill in your character chart
Add at least three details to any of your character charts as we finish reading chapter 12 & start chapter13 today.

5. Tam Lin Factual / Background Info. Inferred Character Traits (STEAL)
Text Evidence of Choices Made (include page #’s)
Consequences and Possible Impact on Matt

6. Matt Factual / Background Info. Inferred Character Traits (STEAL)
Text Evidence of Choices Made (include page #’s)
Consequences and Possible Impact on Matt

7. Celia Factual / Background Info. Cook at the Big House
Matt’s care taker (not real mother)
Hispanic
Catholic
Big woman
Inferred Character Traits
(STEAL)
Protective/cautious
Kind
Motherly
Stern
crafty
Text Evidence of Choices Made (include page #’s)
“I’ll explain things to you when you’re older.” – Celia didn’t tell Matt he was a clone
Consequences and Possible Impact on Matt
Matt chose to interact with the kids. He was totally unprepared for how he would be treated.

8. Maria Factual / Background Info. Senator’s daughter Matt’s age & size
Visits Alacran estate on school vacations & weekends
Inferred Character Traits
(STEAL)
Kind
Bold/brave – willing to befriend a clone
Gulliable/ Tom tricks her all the time
Forgiving
Text Evidence of Choices Made (include page #’s)
Took food to Matt (chap. 4)
Stayed with Matt because she was scared
Consequences and Possible Impact on Matt
Got food
Only friend for Matt

9. El Patron Factual / Background Info. 140 yrs old From Mexico
Has a clone
Inferred Character Traits
(STEAL)
Treats Matt well
Power & money
Text Evidence of Choices Made (include page #’s)
Gave Matt a body guard
Got rid of Rosa
Consequences and Possible Impact on Matt
Got to be with Celia again and is now well taken care of