1. Dr. Faughey Oyster Bay High School English 9 – 10-10-17
Can we change?
Dr. Faughey
Oyster Bay High School
English 9 –

2. Do you know anyone who has had to change?
In your notebook, write your response in 2-3 sentences.
5 minutes

3. Checking in What are we doing? Why are we doing it?
Where are we going?
We are exploring the different perspectives of the characters in the story.
We are trying to think carefully about each character.
We are writing a multi-paragraph essay about character development.
We are identifying ways that the characters have changed (or not changed).
We want to understand how the characters develop and change over time.
We will write our own characters.
We are preparing for a group discussion (a “fishbowl”).
We can learn from each other’s ideas!
We will participate in whole-class discussions.

4. Groups: Period 1 Sindy Gabbi Cal Peter Riley Tyler Paul Cindy H.R.
Ivis
Max
Cindy C.
Christina
Matthew
Groups: Period 1
Douglas
Erick
Ivan
Michael
Connor
Julliard
Sal
Steven
Aidan
3 minutes

5. Groups: period 2 Sophia Madison Carleigh Faithe Nancy Elia Carlos
Matthew
Kyle
Olivia
Reid
Evan
Groups: period 2
Faith C
Deborah
David L
Jonathan
Moises
Ryan
Demi
Sam
David C
Dylan
Chris
Greg
James
Griffen
3 minutes

6. Groups: period 8 Mia Gianna Josh Daniel Tashon Katerine Robert Jason
Izzy
Groups: period 8
Isai
Nicolas
Anthony D
Anthony M
Julia
3 minutes

7. Different perspectives on change
With your group members, answer the questions on your handout from the perspective you are assigned.
Each group member should write the answers on their own paper, and be prepared to share with the class.
Different perspectives on change
10 minutes

8. Keep track of information shared by groups
5 minutes

9. Do you think people can change?

10. Create a visual representation of your answer
Can people change?
Work with your group to answer the question.
Answer to the question
Reason #1
Reason #2
Reason #3
Reason #4
5 minutes

11. Fishbowl conversation
One member from each group will participate in the conversation.
Other students will observe the conversation and share their observations about participation.

12. Closing question
What would Mirabella’s response be to this question?