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TKAM ch 27-28 + writing practice


Today I will:
~Define and explain vocabulary terms by presenting posters
~Interpret and analyze character development in TKAM by filling out the character brainstorm graphic organizer & participating in a group body paragraph writing activity

Key Terms:
character development/characterizationcollective observable changes in an individual's defining characteristics over the course of a narrative
prejudicean unfair feeling of dislike for a person or group because of race, sex, religion, etc.
perceptionthe way you think about or understand someone or something
speculation: ideas or guesses about something that is not known

Agenda:
Warm-up: Table groups present vocabulary posters


Why do we often misjudge people, situations, characters? How do our perspectives shift?


Writing instruction
~Distribute practice prompt
~Do/what chart
~Groups complete 1 brainstorm entry
~Whole class discussion & building a body paragraph together

Interactive read-aloud:
~Begin ch 29 together, pausing for questions & discussion

Homework:
Read ch 29-30 (should be to page 276 tomorrow)

Explain the following quote: "To my way of thinkin’, Mr. Finch, taking the one man who's done you and this town a great service an' draggin' him with his shy ways into the limelight-- to me, that’s a sin."

  • Who says the quote and in what context?
  • Explain its significance to themes, life lessons, references to title, and/or other significant parts of the story.  Make sure you discuss its significance based on the entire novel, chapters 1-30, not simply its significance in chapter 30 in which the text excerpt appeared.
  • You may either answer this in a 90-120 second Flipgrid or in writing (1 paragraph due tomorrow).

Coming up:
  • Vocab quiz Thursday
  • TKAM final test Monday, 12 Mar
  • Start process essay Tuesday, 13 Mar



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