1. A winner of the Newberry Medal
Out of the Dust
A winner of the Newberry Medal
By karen hesse

2. Jaguar Jumpstart
See Handout

3. Mr. Kelley’s Test Rules
Take all backpacks and personal belongings to the designated area against the wall.
Have nothing at or on your desk except for a pencil.
I will hand out the tests. Do not pick them up until I say it is OK.
Raise your hand if you have a question.
Read every question closely. Follow directions exactly as written, especially when they say “complete sentences.”
No communication whatsoever with classmates!!
When you finish, bring it to the tray on my desk (the desk next to the screen). You do not need permission to turn in your test.
When you return to your seat, begin reading OUT OF THE DUST, from pages 99 through 110.

4. Jason’s Presentation

5. Yesterday, we… Continued reading Out of the Dust
Examined Billie Jo’s tone
Cited textual evidence for this
Explained why this textual evidence was correct

6. Today, we will… Continue reading Out of the Dust.
Continue reading Out of the Dust
Further examine Billie Jo’s tone, and look at how it changes as we read further 3

7. The attitude of the author
A quick reminder… .
What is tone?
The attitude of the author 3

8. A refresher… 3

9. A refresher… We see that… TONE comes from the author’s end.
What is the author’s attitude?
MOOD comes from the reader’s end.
How does it make me feel? 3

10. Let’s practice… 3

11. Let’s practice… What is Ray’s tone? Why do you say that?
What is your mood? 3

12. Let’s Read Together!
WINTER pages

13. How is Billie Jo feeling? What are her main sources of pain?
Let’s Discuss… .
How is Billie Jo feeling?
What are her main sources of pain? 3

14. Conclusion .
In this lesson, we have examined the speakers tone, and used it to understand her character. 3

15. Reminders: .
Homework: 3