1. Do Now – 12/10/15 Answer the following question in your CN: 1)When you hear the word, “character” what type of ideas come to mind? 2)How would you define your own “character”?

2. Topic / Objective & Essential Question Topic / Objective: 1) To closely read “When Mr. Pirzada...” in order to make inferences about characters. Essential Question: 1) How can textual evidence support inferences about characters? Topic / Objective: 1) To closely read “When Mr. Pirzada...” in order to make inferences about characters. Essential Question: 1) How can textual evidence support inferences about characters?

3. Close Reading Q: What is close reading? word choices A: It occurs when a reader pays attention to word choices by the author in order to make deeper connections. It also involves reading a passage multiple times for deeper understanding.

4. TURN AND TALK (2 MIN) What is textual evidence, and why is it important? use a quotation or paraphrase A: Textual evidence is an example of a scene, dialog, event, or set of ideas in an essay or story. For your own writing, use a quotation or paraphrase from the text to show textual evidence.

5. What is textual evidence, and why is it important? A: We need textual evidence to support, prove, or reinforce our claims and ideas. Example: The father is trying to convince Lilia of his opinions on the Partition. She states that “he seemed concerned that Mr. Pirzada might take offense if I accidentally referred to him as an Indian” (105).

6. I GIVE / YOU GIVE Here is the claim: on page 106, Lahiri is trying to contrast the education of school, with real-life experiences. What textual evidence supports this claim? TAKE 3-4 MINUTES AND FIND THE EVIDENCE – Write this in your notes.

7. Lahiri contrasts the education of school, with real-life experiences. What textual evidence supports this claim? Lahiri contrasts the experiences of Lilia’s parents who actually lived through civil war (106-109) with the pleasant experiences like field trips and making dioramas (120-122).

8. Characterization Writers reveal “characterization” in a few ways: 1) Physical appearance 2) Words and actions 3) Thoughts

9. Read page 106 Starting with line 132... As we read, consider this question: What inferences can we make about Mr. Pirzada through the descriptions in the text? What inferences can we make about Mr. Pirzada through the descriptions in the text?

10. Close Reading and Character Analysis What inferences can we make about Mr. Pirzada through the descriptions in the text? A: Lilia says that Mr. Pirzada was “impeccably” dressed. She describes him with colors like “plums, olives, and chocolate browns.” He looked “efficient” and it was clear that he cared a great deal about his appearance (107). A: Lilia says that Mr. Pirzada was “impeccably” dressed. She describes him with colors like “plums, olives, and chocolate browns.” He looked “efficient” and it was clear that he cared a great deal about his appearance (107).

11. Read silently and independently 1) p. 107 silently. 2) p. 108 together. After reading, write a response to this question in your notes: Q: What can we learn about Lilia’s character through her exchange with Mr. Pirzada?