1. October 31 and November 3 I can use colons correctly.
I can demonstrate knowledge of denotation of words.
I can demonstrate comprehension of a text.
I can make connections to text.

2. Colons Review of Colon Rules
Use a colon to introduce a list of items in a series.
A colon may be used between independent clauses when the second sentence explains, illustrates, paraphrases, or expands on the first sentence.
Colon Rule 3
A colon is used as an introduction to an explanation when an independent clause precedes the explanation.
Example: The police told the criminal there was only one option open: give him up.

3. Colon work We will complete number 1 together.
What is different about number 2?
Complete number 3-5 on your own. You MUST write the entire sentence.

4. Vocabulary Match reverent- brusque- defile- rebuke- pugnacious-
to make unclean
feeling or showing deep and solemn respect
quarrelsome and combative
short, abrupt, dismissive
to scold; criticize

5. Check Yourself B reverent- feeling or showing deep and solemn respect
D brusque- short, abrupt, dismissive
A defile-to make unclean
E rebuke-to scold; criticize
C pugnacious-quarrelsome and combative

6. Read Chapter 5 List at least 3 different conflicts in this section
For each conflict explain:
The source of the conflict
The nature of the conflict
The complications that might influence how the conflict will be resolved
Discuss:
Where in A Long Way Gone, did you encounter the brutal, thuggish behavior of young rebels- or other young people?

7. Partner Response
Where in A Long Way Gone, did you encounter the brutal, thuggish behavior of young rebels- or other young people?

8. Around The World- Making a Connection to the TEXT

9. Read Chapter 6
Why were people afraid of groups of boys traveling together?
What is special about Beah’s memory of his older brother skipping rocks?
Why do you think it was important for Beah to share his pre-war personality? What is ironic about it?
“This is one of the consequences of the civil war. People stop trusting each other, and every stranger becomes an enemy.”
In response to the quote, what happens to people and communities when certain types of people are feared? What happens to the feared? What happens to the fearful?

10. Exit Slip
“This is one of the consequences of the civil war. People stop trusting each other, and every stranger becomes an enemy.” In response to the quote, what happens to people and communities when certain types of people are feared? What happens to the feared? What happens to the fearful?