1. Do Now 9/17/14 1.Add binder p. 11 to your Table of Contents and: “M1U1L8 Text Dependent Questions” 2.Take out your signed test & reflections to hand in

2. Agenda 9/17/14 1.Do Now & Agenda 2.Learning Targets 3.Academic Vocabulary 4.“TV News” (24) “Closed Too Soon” (38) Close Read 5.“Two More Papayas” (21) “Promises” (41) Close Read 6.Read aloud with gist notes pp. 42-47 7.Quick Write 4 – concept map 8.HW – Finish Concept Map, binder check next Tuesday – check binders for completion

3. Learning Targets 1.I can make inferences to deepen my understanding of Inside Out & Back Again. 2.I can cite evidence from the novel to explain how incidents reveal aspects of Ha’s character. 3.I can use context clues to figure out word meanings. 4.I can participate in discussions about the text with a partner, small group, and the whole class.

4. Academic Vocab 1.symbolize - the representation of something else, in a figurative way 2.bias – a personal preference or leniency for or against a group; often refers to gender, race, age, culture, nationality, etc. 3.emphasize – to give importance to in speaking or writing, to stress something important

5. Quick Write 4: Concept map. pp. 42-47. What is the decision Ha’s family is trying to make? Is it challenging for them? Why or why not?