1. No More Dead Dogs Cycle 3, Day 1

2. Agenda Reading Goal: ▫As we read, we will identify conflicts for the characters. Today’s Big Question: ▫How important is it to be cheered on when you are putting in a lot of effort? Team Cooperation Goal: Explain ideas and tell why.

3. ConflictT-P-S What do you think of when you hear the word conflict? When we talk about a conflict in a story, what do we mean? Have you ever read a story that had no conflict? What would a story with no conflict be like? Name a children’s story and what the big problem that the main character has to deal with (like The Three Pigs, Cinderella)

4. Types of ConflictT-P-S Name the types of conflict: ▫ ▫ ▫ ▫ At the beginning of this novel, what would you say is a conflict for Wallace Wallace? What type of conflict is this? What conflict launches the action of the story? What kind of conflict is it?

5. Listening Listen to pgs 123-128 Listen to think aloud. T-P-S Why do you think Cavanaugh showed up at Wallace’s house during the leaf raking? Since Cavanaugh is not one of the narrators in this story, we don’t get to see things from his point of view. Do you think Cavanaugh may be dealing with a conflict?

6. Vocabulary WordDefinition Bamboozletrick; hoodwink GloweredStared angrily MelancholySad IncensedAngered TraumaticWounding; causing a physical or emotional injury ExhilarationFeeling joy; lively MirthHappiness expressed as laughter EnrapturedThrilled; delighted

7. Partner read: 128-137 1.Why does Wallace go to see Coach Wrigley? How do you think Wallace feels about Coach Wrigley’s response? 2.Identify the conflict at the end of page 131. What type of conflict is this? (write) 3.Mr. Fogelman is taking a new approach to life. Describe his new approach. Do you think this approach makes sense or is he making a mistake? Why? 4.On page 137 Mr. Fogelman says, “The only thing that can sink us is ourselves.” What do you think he means by this statement?

8. Reflection# heads The football team is losing game after game. How do you think that affects the team’s attitude? When he talks to Cavanaugh on page 128, Wallace compares the football team to the drama club. What does he say about the effort of each group? When you can’t see any success, is it more difficult to give something your best effort? How important is it to be cheered on when you are putting in a lot of effort? Vocab Review