1. Weekly Objectives Utilize various reading strategies to monitor comprehension Utilize various reading strategies to monitor comprehension Determine the meaning of unknown words using context clues Determine the meaning of unknown words using context clues Understand literary forms and terms Understand literary forms and terms Analyze the way in which the theme or meaning of a selection represents a view or comment on life, using textual evidence to support the claim. Analyze the way in which the theme or meaning of a selection represents a view or comment on life, using textual evidence to support the claim. Review and understand the way in which words are combined to form grammatical sentences Review and understand the way in which words are combined to form grammatical sentences

2. Weekly Agenda Test Review Test Review Review Literary Terms Review Literary Terms Making Sentence Sense Exercise Making Sentence Sense Exercise Read “New Directions” Read “New Directions” Review “The Encounter” p. 501-503 Homework Review “The Encounter” p. 501-503 Homework Comprehension questions, p. 504 Comprehension questions, p. 504 Assessments Assessments Homework Homework

3. Literary Terms Piano Lesson Piano LessonSymbol? Similie-Avery has taken to the city like a fish to water Explain: Theme: Connect w/your past to better understand your future.

4. Literary Terms: External Conflict External Conflict Wining Boy vs. Boy Willie Wining Boy vs. Boy Willie Avery vs. Berniece Avery vs. Berniece Boy Charles vs. Sutter Boy Charles vs. Sutter BW vs. Berniece BW vs. Berniece Lymon vs. Grace Maretha vs. Sutter’s ghost B vs. S’s ghost Doaker vs. Sutter’s ghost

5. Lit. Terms Cont. Internal Conflict Berneice vs. own sadness B vs.lonliness Boy Willie vs.inadequateness BW vs. lack of confidence

6. Characterization Boy Willie- loud, fast talker, determined Bernice- serious, no nonsense, loyal Doaker-mature, layed back, succesful Wining Boy- gambler, drinker, musician, wanderer, Avery – successful, ambitious, needy, honest

7. Lit. Terms Cont. Lit. Terms Cont. Diction-The lights come up on the parlor ??? Diction-The lights come up on the parlor ??? Lymon- “Let’s go to the picture show.” ??? Lymon- “Let’s go to the picture show.” ???

8. Literary Terms: Plot Exposition-BW &L have come from Mississippi. Rising Action: B & BW both have arguments for selling the piano and keeping the piano Climax- Berniece plays piano

9. Literary Term: Plot Climax- Berniece get rid of Sutter’s ghost and other evil spirits from the past. Falling Action-Everyone is relieved Conclusion-BW & B make peace with each other and themselves

10. Review “ New Encounter” What details does Angelou give about King’s speech, actions, and expressions in her study? What details does Angelou give about King’s speech, actions, and expressions in her study? What might the shift in King’s behavior from tenderness to “fighting preacher” imply about his character? What might the shift in King’s behavior from tenderness to “fighting preacher” imply about his character?

11. Before Reading Build Prior Knowledge Build Prior Knowledge Review Literary Terms: Autobiography, Memoir Review Literary Terms: Autobiography, Memoir Set Purpose for Reading Set Purpose for Reading

12. During Reading Purpose for reading: read to understand Mrs. Annie Johnson’s plan to take care of her two sons. Purpose for reading: read to understand Mrs. Annie Johnson’s plan to take care of her two sons.

13. After Reading Annie Johnson’s Actions Character Traits Implied by those Actions Character Traits Stated Directly by Angelou Made plans in secretDetermined not to be stopped by people who oppose African-American progress meticulous

14. After Reading What conclusions can you draw about why Mr. and Mrs. Johnson separate? What conclusions can you draw about why Mr. and Mrs. Johnson separate? Identify the paragraph that seems to directly relate to the theme. Restate the meaning in your own words. Identify the paragraph that seems to directly relate to the theme. Restate the meaning in your own words.