1. The Southpaw by Judith Viorst
Tuesday, January 3, 2017

2. Do Now Do a Quick Write in response to the question:
• What is identity?
Throughout the unit we will be examining, discussing, and becoming smarter about identity and how it is shaped. We already began by thinking about what we already know about identity.

3. Daily Report Date Agenda Objective
January 3, 2017
Agenda
Do Now
Daily Report
Do Now Review
Chalk Talk
The Southpaw
Closure
Homework
Read “The Southpaw”
2 Read Theory quizzes 85%+
Objective
Scholars will provide a description of how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution.
Standard
RL6.1, RL6.3 3

4. Identity and How It is Shaped
Do Now Review:
We will share out to answer the question:
• What is identity?
Identity and How It is Shaped

5. Moving On…
S L A N T

6. Chalk Talk
Each group will receive a different question about identity.
You will discuss the question by writing out your responses.
Use evidence from texts and your own lives and experiences to support your responses.

7. Chalk Talk Discussion
Since each group had a different question, tell us your question before sharing out.
How do authors create a character’s identity?
Based on our discussion, what can you say about how identity is shaped?

8. Moving On…
S L A N T

9. The Southpaw, p. 260 Partners:
Read “The Southpaw” using the guiding questions:
Who are the characters and what do we learn about them as the story unfolds?

10. Exit Ticket
After reading the text, compose a Quick Write in response to the guiding question. Use textual evidence to support your response.
Who are the characters and what do we learn about them as the story unfolds?