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TKAM ch 29-30: finishing the book & practicing writing


Today I will:
~Define and explain vocabulary terms by completing a cloze with the terms in context
~Examine a sample essay and generate a list of writing tips through a reciprocal teaching activity
~Interpret and analyze character development by contributing to a group body paragraph

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

Agenda:
Warm-up: Vocabulary cloze (fill in the blank) in context; do activity in your notebook

Writing instruction
(practice prompt here)
~Small groups examine sample body paragraph, generating a list of 3 tips/strategies to take from the sample (instructions on handout)
  1) Thesis/claim
  2) Evidence #1 
  3) Analysis #1
  4) Evidence #2
  5) Analysis #2
  6) Cohesion
  7) Language & Style / Conventions

 ~Whole class discussion & building a body paragraph together // focus your input on your table group's area of expertise

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

Interactive read-aloud:
~Finish the book! Wow!

Homework:
~Enjoy a homework-free night!

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