1. Two Ways to Belong in America
Compare and Contrast Characters in a nonfiction text
Write a timed essay

2. Before Reading… Paraphrase the quote on page 69 Form groups of 3
During Reading…
Form groups of 3
First Round:
#1 Reader (Reads)
#2 Responder (Summarizes, Questions, Clarify, and Connects)
#3 Listener (Listens)
Second Round:
#1 Listener
#2 Reader
#3 Responder
ALSO
For a grade, answer the Key Ideas and Details questions in the margins
Be able to answer this question: How does Mukherjee use the metaphor of marriage to convey the DIFFERENT relationship each sister has with America?

3. After Reading…
Create a “T” chart on a blank piece of paper. Write Bharati on the left Write Mira on the right
Pick a partner
One of you is Bharati, the other Mira
Fill the “T” chart with at LEAST 5 details about your character
Now, talk to your partner as if you are Bharati or Mira, and your partner will take notes about you.
This will help you with your TIMED WRITE, which will be a quiz score.

4. Timed Writing Prompt:
Two sets of sisters are presented in “Everyday Use” and “Two Ways to Belong”
Set One – Embraces their background and celebrates their heritage
Maggie
Mira
Set Two – Assimilates into new culture
Dee
Bharati
Choose ONE set and write an essay in which you explain their attitudes towards culture:
Create an outline (include the textual evidence you will use)
Show Mrs. Yrock and begin writing
Make sure you include the following:
INTRO: TAG, Hook, CLAIM (clear, identifies your chosen set of characters and similarities and differences)
BP(s): Use the TIQA method to support your CLAIM
Conclusion Restate CLAIM. Closure