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1. Do NOW Please compose an equation (symbol + association = significance) for the following symbol from your text: • The electric chair from A Lesson Before Dying • The New Brown Memorial Baptist Church from The Color of Water • Jeanette’s rock collection from The Glass Castle Use evidence from the text.

2. Do NOW: Choose the correct revision. An excerpt from “A Microscope in the Kitchen” I grew up with buckets, shovels, and nets waiting by the 1. back door; hip-waders hanging in the closet; tide table charts covering the refrigerator door; and a microscope was sitting on the 2. kitchen table. Having studied, my mother is a marine biologist. 3. • 1. A. NO CHANGE • B. waiting, by the back door, • C. waiting by the back door, • D. waiting by the back door • 2. F. NO CHANGE • G. would sit • H. sitting • J. sat • 3. A. NO CHANGE • B. As my mother’s interest is science, she is • C. My mother’s occupation is that of • D. My mother is

3. Announcements/Reminders • Can I get someone to pass out papers? • The mid-quarter exam is coming soon; in the meantime, watch out for a pop quiz. • If you still have not been assigned a textbook, see me as we take notes. • If you have not turned in your summer reading, turn it into me by Wednesday for a 70 or Thursday for a 60.

4. Let’s take a minute to look at some bad writing.

5. Did we finish our symbolism activity? Symbol + Association = Significance

6. Do NOW Surprise! We have a pop quiz. • Clear everything off of your desk except 1 sheet of paper and a pen/pencil. • On your sheet of paper, write the following information: your name, your class period, today’s date, and “Pop Quiz.” • You may number 1-10, though you may want to double-space as some questions are short answer. • We will begin the quiz immediately.

7. ALBD Pop Quiz • Where is Grant’s school located? Be specific. • What does Jefferson want for his last meal? • In one sentence, tell me who Matthew Antoine is. • In one sentence tell me why Grant “can’t” leave the plantation. • Paul is repeatedly referred as being from “good stock”; what does that mean? Does he prove it to be true. Why or why not?

8. TGC Pop Quiz • 3. What did Dinita Hewitt do for Jeannette? • A.Kicked her and beat her up • B.Stopped bullying her • C.Took her swimming with all the others • D.All the above • 4. Jeannette was Chief editor of what school newspaper? • A.The Welch Daily News • B.The Daily Journal • C.News In Writing • D.The Maroon Wave • 5. How did Rex Walls die? • 1. What did Jeannette's mother, Rose Mary, do? • A. She was an artist • B. She was a doctor • C. She was a teacher • D. She was a writer • E.Both A and C • 2. In Phoenix, what did Jeannette's father, Rex, buy and put on the lawn for the kids? • A. New bikes • B. Gold cadillac • C. Books to read • D.Art supplies

9. TCOW Pop Quiz • With what quote from Ruth does James McBride begin The Color of Water ? • What incident makes James seriously worry for his mother’s life? • In one sentence, tell me who Rockyis. • In one sentence tell me who Ruth made a promise to and what that promise was. • What does the statement “I belong to the world of one God, one people” tell you about James’ views on race and identity at the end of the book?

10. Pop Quiz cont’d • Which point-of-view is narrated by someone outside of the story who is aware of what one character knows/feels? • A character’s dialogue, actions, and reactions could all be examples of ________________ characterization. • A _______________ is an object, person, place, or idea that represents more than what it literally is. • _________________ is the emotional reaction that the audience experiences while reading. • The overall, universal message of a story is known as its __________________.

11. What Is Theme? • Theme is the central idea or insight revealed by a work of literature. • Theme gives meaning to the story by providing some idea or insight about human life and human nature. • Sometimes a work has several themes. • Themes are often universal. They apply to people everywhere because people all over the world have common desires, needs, and experiences.

12. Theme • The plot is what happens. It’s what the story is about. “The Most Dangerous Game” is a story about one man hunting another for sport on a deserted island. • The theme states what the story means. The theme of “The Most Dangerous Game” is that people who appear to be civilized may really be savage and bloodthirsty. • The moral of a story is a rule of conduct or a practical lesson about life. Slow and steady wins the race. • The theme is usually a much more complex and original revelation about life. Reaching your goals requires determination and sacrifice, but you have to be careful not to neglect your family and friends while working toward your goals.

13. Theme • The motif is the recurring object, concept, or structure in a story that the author uses in building a theme. One important motif in the Star Wars saga is “the force.” • The theme is the concluding lesson the reader takes from all elements and ideas of the story. One theme of the Star Wars saga is that technological strength can be overcome by natural forces, like the spiritual power of “the force.”

14. A story’s theme is usually not stated directly. • All of the elements of the story—plot events, characters, setting, and dialogue—make up the theme. Where Is the Theme? • Story Elements: • Brenda is athletic and wants her brother to excel in sports. • She is disappointed when her brother shows more interest in music than in sports. • After hearing her brother give a great solo performance in the youth symphony, she decides to support and encourage his musical talents. • Theme: • Allowing someone to pursue his or her own interests is more rewarding than trying to force someone to enjoy a specific activity.

15. Stating a Story’s Theme • General guidelines for stating a story’s theme: • Step 1: Pay attention to the main character’s actions and to the conflict. • Step 2: Use at least one complete sentence to state the theme. • Step 3: Express the theme as a generalization about life or human nature. Do not refer to specific characters or events. • Step 4: Remember that there’s more than one way to state a story’s theme.

16. Pre-AP – Let’s look at our 2 questions. • What role does religion play in the struggle of both Ruth and James? • What is the underlying dichotomy in the story? Why? • What else do we need to discuss that we haven’t touched on from the text?

17. Now, let’s watch a video featuring our author. • Does seeing the author and hearing him/her discuss the book offer any additional insight into the text? • Does this present any new questions about the text? • Would you rather know nothing about the author? Why or why not?

18. Do Now: Choose the correct option to the fill in the blank. What two songs _____ the group of men playing?a. is b. are

19. JIGSAW UPDATE: my executive decision is that each Expert Group will present together in front of the class in a few minutes, instead of returning to Home Groups to Jigsaw individually. We need to complete our group work in the next 5-10 minutes and begin presentations immediately afterward. Return to your Expert Groups at this time and get to work.

20. JIGSAW As we move back to our Jigsaw Expert Groups at this time, I need to see the following students: 1st- Vikita Clifton, Deeana Dove, Samuel Henry, Andre Jones, TaCarra Prewitt, & Audfrey Robertson 2nd- Carrington Banks & Joshua Oselen 3rd- Alexis Roberts 4th- Timothy Griffith, Milan Gurung, Annabelle Hour, Timothy Lloyd, Diana Lopez, Britney Ray, Shankeika Sheppard, & Calvin Stevenson 6th- Tramere Bell, Guadalupe Calvillo, Willie Curry, DeMarcus Johnson, Rodrick Roberts, Jessica Robinson, Joseph Warren, Quinton Washington, & Ezra Watkins

21. JIGSAW I also need to quickly see the following students: Aaron Binkowitz, Samuel Warren, Ariel Wade, Kobie Garrett, Ava Smith, and Oneisha Chaffen

22. JIGSAW As each Expert Group presents, the rest of the class needs to listen closely and take notes. Why? Because this is homework over the weekend: Compose a mega-thesis statement that identifies the overall theme of the book and includes reasoning for each of the major elements discussed (character, plot, symbol, style, and setting).

23. At this time • Quickly pass your bellwork for the week forward. • Get ready to take notes on a video in preparation for an involved discussion.