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Warm-up 10/29

Warm-up 10/29. Copy down the following definition and examples about colons: Use a colon [ : ] before a LIST that is preceded by a clause that can stand by itself. Ex: I’m enrolled in the following classes: English, science, algebra, and math.

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Warm-up 10/29

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  1. Warm-up 10/29 Copy down the following definition and examples about colons: • Use a colon [ : ] before a LIST that is preceded by a clause that can stand by itself. • Ex: I’m enrolled in the following classes: English, science, algebra, and math. • Create three sentences of your own using colons properly.

  2. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Sherman Alexie

  3. Author of novels, poems, short prose, films, and essays Sherman Alexie

  4. A Short Bio • Born in Wellpinit, WA in 1966 • Spokane Indian Reservation • Born hydrocephalic (water on the brain), • Surgery at 6 months. • Read Grapes of Wrath at 5 years old. • Decided to attended white high school. • Saw his mom’s name in a school textbook.

  5. Short Bio (cont.) • Struggled with alcoholism. • Dropped out of school for two years. • Has been sober since age 23. • Went back to Washington State University • Won over 15 major awards .

  6. Alexie Interview and Book Trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwiQb8OQ6dY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBko_fui-i4

  7. Agree/Disagree? Explain. State whether you agree or disagree for each statement and explain why in 1-2 sentences for each one. • Native Americans have never been discriminated against. • In order to be accepted by others you must lie about your heritage. • Stereotypes are never true. • You should always live up to the expectations others have for you instead of following your own goals you have set for yourself. • A person’s responsibility to their family (or their tribe or community) should take precedence over their individual goals (or dreams).

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