1. Intro to Lit 9.17

2. Warm-Up Write a short story. The story can be about anything but must include the following words: Broom Lady Gaga (or any celebrity) Pumpkin Shimmy The tone of the story should be dark, depressing.

3. Content Language Objective Write a well-developed paragraph using proper format and textual evidence after reading and discussing an article Turn and talk Graphic Organizer

4. Cut The title of the piece we are reading is Cut, by Bob Green on pg. 27 What can you infer about the article based on the title? Turn and talk/ share out Five volunteers Follow along and fill out GO.

5. Written Analysis See handout