15 Minutes of Independent Reading Tardy Bell Activity

15 Minutes of Independent Reading Tardy Bell Activity Share with your group members: • The title of your book • The author of your book • An overview of what you have read • Do you like/dislike the book and why.

Thursday November 10, 2016 n Today ¡A you will need: pencil ¡ A novel to read ¡ Signed progress report ¡ Makeup Homework

Thursday November 10, 2016 Today’s Agenda n Outcast United by Warren St. John ¡ Characterization Lesson Review n n ¡ Point of View in Nonfiction n n Characterization: Luma Read Aloud – Chapter 1 Independent Reading – Chapter 2 Characterization: Beatrice Discuss the point of views presented in chapters 1 and 2 Nonfiction Quiz

Nonfiction Text Standards Exit Ticket Quiz

Nonfiction & Characterization Review Lesson

Nonfiction: n n focuses on real, rather than imaginary, subjects, (people, things, events, and places) facts rather than opinions Writers know the importance of being clear. ¡ what they write must be of interest, or no one will want to read what they have to say

Narrative Nonfiction n. A narrative is writing that tells about events. Narrative nonfiction tells about events that really happened.

Literary Elements of Nonfiction n Characterization: how the author reveals the personality of the characters ¡ Direct characterization: author makes direct statements about a character ¡ Indirect characterization: author reveals a character through his or her words, thoughts, and actions and through what other characters think and say about the character

Outcast United Chapter 1 Activity n Listen as I read the introduction and chapter 1 of the text. ¡ As I read, think about how Warren St. John used characterization to inform us about the type of person Luma is. n n Group Activity Based on the author’s description of Luma’s actions and interactions with the soccer team in the Introduction, complete the character trait graphic organizer. Independent Activity Respond to the following prompt: In chapter 1, Luma realizes that she had changed and could never fell comfortable living in Jordan again. Citing evidence from the text, explain why Luma would not feel comfortable living in Jordan after she had lived in America.

Outcast United Chapter 2 Independent Activity n Read Silently Chapter 2 of the text, Beatrice and her Boys. ¡ As you read, think about how Mr. St. John uses characterization to describe Beatrice. How do her interactions shape her character? How does her behavior shape her character? n n Independent Activity Complete the character trait graphic organizer for Beatrice. Respond to the following prompt: After being robbed by a man with an African accent, Beatrice Ziaty lost hope that her family would be safe in their new home and became obsessed with protecting her boys. Writing from the perspective of Beatrice, write a letter from her to her boys explaining why she has become obsessed with protecting them. Remember to cite textual evidence to support Beatrice’s claim.

Outcast United Chapters 1 & 2 Independent Activity n n Select one of the following individuals and using the text & your notes, write a brief character analysis describing the individuals traits based on their thoughts, interactions with others, and behaviors. Remember to cite textual evidence to support your response.

P. O. V. in Nonfiction Mini-Lesson

Outcast United Intro to Chapter 2 Whole Group Discussion n Discuss the point of views presented in chapters 1 and 2 of the text. ¡ Determine who is telling the story and respond to the following questions: n n n What is the author’s/narrator’s opinion How does he/she feel? What words does the author use to describe the situation? What examples does the author/narrator use to show his/her feelings? What words does the author/narrator use to show he/she feels?