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by Maya Angelou . I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (use excerpts found in secondary textbooks). Journal Writing. On 9-11, many people became heroes for performing a basic act of kindness or risking their lives to save another. How is Mrs. Flowers a hero for Maya Angelou?.
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byMaya Angelou I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (use excerpts found in secondary textbooks)
Journal Writing On 9-11, many people became heroes for performing a basic act of kindness or risking their lives to save another. How is Mrs. Flowers a hero for Maya Angelou?
Character Traits Chart • Actions or behaviors that define characters • Discovered by what they do and say • Identify traits of each character:
Character Trait List • Kind • Generous • Outgoing • Polite • Shy • Heroic • Reliable • Curious
Interactive Binder Writing • Marguerite’s visit with Mrs. Flowers was a turning point that changed her outlook and life. • Think of a time when you experienced a turning point. • Now, write about that time.
Memoir- written memories • Chart- record descriptive details
Wrap Up-essay ideas • Use the figurative language charts to write an essay about the effect(s) of descriptive language in autobiographies. • Ask students to reflect on an important influence in their lives and use figurative language to describe these moments. • Write an essay about a hero or role model in your life. • How can one’s setting influence their lifestyle?