1. Bellringer: Oct 28. Fill in the blanks
In lesson 1, we learned that in poetry you must have all the literary elements __verb_______ in order to develop theme.
In lesson 2, we learned that how you select _plural noun_____ and what __noun_______ you use to organize the information determines the effectiveness of the claim.
In lesson 3, we learned that the _noun_______ and __noun_____ are carefully selected to create a theme in literary non-fiction.
1 - work together as complements
2 - evidence; mode of discourse (narration and expostion)
3- structure and literary elements

2. Lesson 4: “Red Versus White” and “Through the Tunnel”
How does an author use characterization and setting to develop a theme?
Lesson 4: “Red Versus White”
and “Through the Tunnel”

3. Direct Characterization
The author directly states information about a character. He or she TELLS you what type of person the character is.
This type of characterization should be used RARELY. It’s boring and doesn’t grab the reader.

4. Indirect Characterization
The author shows you about the character. This method is more interesting and develops the character better.
Think STEAL for how an author will indirectly characterize.
S - Speech (what and how a character talks)
T - Thoughts (what and how a character thinks - sometimes inferred)
E - Effect on others (see how others respond to this character)
A - Actions (what does the character do)
L - Looks (how does the character physically appear)
You then have to INFER what type of person the character is based on the elements of STEAL.

5. You Try It - “Red versus White”
Pages:
You know the story, so you can focus on just how Sherman Alexie is creating characterization.
Complete the STEAL activity for Junior’s Grandmother.

6. Internal Conflict
Identify the passages in “Red Versus White” which demonstrate an internal conflict within Junior. Write these examples down in your notes.
You are familiar with the entire story, so you can pull from that knowledge.

7. Now, how can the setting be used to help create characterization and symbolism?
Make a list of the different settings from Part Time Indian
Here’s the two major ones:
The Reservation
Reardan High School
Now list the smaller settings.

8. Now add the three components together.
STEAL + Junior’s Internal Conflict + setting =
THEME
Think about how each element reinforces the theme of the chapter.
Remember - theme must be a statement which includes an opinion and which is universal.

9. Ticket out: Write the theme for this chapter.
Please note: You submitted the “Dyaspora” response and the CSET for “Red Versus White”

10. Bellringer: Oct 29 Which of these is a theme?
1. Forgiveness is not for the other person, but for your own benefit.
2. Caring and humanity
3. Junior is having a hard time accepting his grandmother’s death
4. Being tolerant and accepting will lead to a happier life.

11. Repeat with “Through the Tunnel”
Remember when we looked at the “Rites of Passage”? – Get out that handout.
The main character in “Through the Tunnel” is about to undergo a rite of passage. As you read, compare his experiences to each stage of the “rite of passage.” This comparison will help you determine a theme.

12. PALS reading Yes, you must follow the format.
Yes, I will model for you now.
Yes, I will be monitoring.
Yes, you should be taking notes as you read.

13. Ticket out:
On the back and in SMALL writing, predict what ordeal Jerry will go through to mature. What might this ordeal SYMBOLIZE then?

14. Discuss with your partner
What message or theme about growing up does the author present?
How does she reinforce this theme through characterization?
How does she reinforce this theme through internal conflict?
How does she reinforce this theme through setting?

15. Now Write: Answer this question:
How does the author use characterization and setting to develop the theme?
Give specific text examples.
Explain what those examples mean.
Explain what those examples show as the theme develops.