1. 08/28/13 *Come in Silently!!! *Remember to fill out your planner!!!

2. Agenda Book Talk on : The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

3. Quick Write: What is a special memory you have of your family? Describe it and explain its importance to you.

4. Share!!! *At your table, share at least two lines from your piece. Explain why you chose to share those two lines. *Does anyone want to share with the class?

5. A Long Walk to Water Who are the two main characters? What do you know about them?

6. A Long Walk to Water Listen to chapter 1 as I read. Take notes on Characters and important events that you hear. I will pause occasionally to allow you time for this

7. A Long Walk to Water Write down: What might Salva decide to do during this raid? Use support from the text for your answers. (Use your notes) What would you do?

8. A Long Walk to Water Discuss with your group Refer back to your quick write and explain if you would change your answer now. Do you feel any differently now that you have heard about Salva’s experience.

9. A Long Walk to Water Listen to chapter 2 as I read. Take notes on Characters and important events that you hear. I will pause occasionally to allow you time for this

10. A Long Walk to Water Answer using complete sentences: Why does Salva feel it is important to find someone he knows? How could this help him? What types of qualities might emerge in Salva during this difficult time? Is this a good or bad thing?

11. Community Builder On a piece of paper, draw a line down the center. On one side, draw a picture or several pictures to represent Salva and on the other do the same for Nya. Work with your group.

12. Debrief Questions??? Or feedback.