Bellringer Feb 18 Feb 21 Reread section 2
Bellringer Feb. 18. / Feb. 21 • Re-read section 2 and section 6 of “Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. ” – what words, phrases, or descriptions stand out to you in those sections. Write down those words, phrases, or descriptions. • Timer
Re-write section 2 or 6 • With your partner, re-write section 2 or 6. Use third person limited point of view. • Compare your rewrite with the original. • How does your relationship with Junior change when the narrator switches? Write your response on your rewrite. Be ready to share and submit.
In Summary…. • List all the letters of the alphabet. • Next to each letter, write a word or phrase describing Junior, his life, his problems. Include the different writing STYLEs that Junior uses to tell his story • (s – slang words like “rez”) or (s- short sentences like “Ten more than normal”)
NOW WRITE! • Using the CSET components, answer the question: • HOW DOES SHERMAN ALEXIE SET UP THE MAIN CHARACTER AND THE PROBLEMS HE FACES? • Be careful – you are examining how the chapter is constructed – not just what the words mean. (You’re looking at how he put the outfit of his style together – not just the body)
• C – you’re looking to talk about what stylistic element really made Junior speak to you. • S- Go back to your characterization paragraph. And briefly explain who Junior is and his 3 problems. • E /T “mmmmm” talk about the quote.
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