1. Warm-Up: 3 minutes
Write these sentences in your warm-up section. Circle the COMPLETE PREDICATE and underline the simple predicate
Simple predicate is one word explaining what the subject is doing. The simple predicate is also known as the verb.
Millions of Americans watch displays of fireworks on the Fourth of July.
Pyrotechnics is another name for fireworks.

2. “Buzz” Word 3 mins.
Interpret (v.) explain the meaning of (information, words, or actions).
Sentence: The evidence is difficult to interpret.

3. Reading Art: An Artistic Perspective on Family 20 minutes
What do you know about art?
What are the similarities and differences between reading a written text and viewing a piece of art?
What can an author do in a written text that an artist cannot do in a visual text?
What advantages does an artist have?
How can an artist make an argument or statement in a visual medium?

4. “Freedom From Want” or “The Thanksgiving Picture” by Norman Rockwell

5. Revise/Edit Expository Essay Intro. 10 minutes
Re-write expository essay introduction focusing on thesis statement
Remember your thesis statement should list what you are going to discuss in your essay

6. House on Mango Street/OER 35 minutes
Choose one of Esperanza’s neighbors. How would you describe him/her? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

7. Thanksgiving: Changes in Perspective 10 minutes
Quickwrite pg. 65
Write about how Thanksgiving is celebrated in your home. What is the purpose of Thanksgiving?
Perspective: choose a holiday/celebration
How did you feel about it as a child?
How do you feel about it now?
How might you feel about it when you are older?
*share with a shoulder partner

8. Thanksgiving: A Personal History by Jennifer New
This piece is about an adult reflecting on the Thanksgiving celebrations throughout her life
As we read highlight where the author shifts perspective from childhood to adolescence to adulthood
Then we are going to close read the first three paragraphs again
Underline words or phrases that indicate the author’s attitude toward Thanksgiving

9. Thanksgiving: A Personal History by Jennifer New
Let’s look at our highlighted text
Where did the author change perspectives?
Transfer the information to your graphic organizer on pg. 66
Think-pair-share
What were the author’s attitudes at different times of her life?
Answer the Reflective question