English 11 Period 4 Thurs Nov 9 Discussion

English 11 – Period 4 – Thurs, Nov. 9 Discussion: • Nothing due for Q 2 (Ch. 20 activities overdue) • Let’s talk about Q 1/Q 2 • FIELD TRIP! IF ABSENT LAST CLASS – Did you Remind text? Check agenda? Complete CW/HW? Do NOW: Deposit cell / take out item in pocket (don’t eat it)

Today’s Activities Warm Up: MUG Shots – #6 B / Journal Entry (next slide) - Colors Common Lit (Veteran’s Day reading) - (half of class) • • Complete your online article (varies) – finish today Notes – “Incorporating Quotations” Annotate paper copy AND take notes to answer your question (graded) IF TIME - Begin your MLA formatted, typed response (NOT HW) No Red Ink - (half of class) • Join/set up profile/Class Code – complete car 77 • Username – First and Last Name / Password – your choice • Complete Diagnostic Assessment (not graded in gradebook)

Journal Entry - Colors Describe the color of your crayon. What does it make you think of? In a short paragraph, describe a specific memory associated with this color. Use at least TWO Smiley Faced tricks in your response!

End of Block / HW for Mon, Nov. 13 BY END OF BLOCK TODAY: • Read/respond - online article • Annotate/take notes - chosen question response HW FOR Mon, Nov. 13 • Annotate/take notes - chosen question response

Example – Quote Analysis Quote: “In Wellpinit, I was a freak because I loved books. In Reardan, I was a joyous freak” (Alexie 98). Page#: 98 (Ch. 12) Situational Context: Junior is becoming better friends with Gordy, one of the “smart” kids. Gordy stood up for him in defense against their science teacher, Mr. Dodge, in regards to his misinformation and racist behavior. In getting to know Gordy better, and in using him as an example, Junior is realizing that his “freak” status and interests may actually turn out to be his strengths. Reaction (why did you choose it): This quote highlights the beginning of Junior’s internal change in the way he views himself. In the past, one of his primary internal conflicts has involved his negative view of himself as related to his disabilities and his family/cultural situation; he realizes he has personal strengths, but those strengths are not consistently reinforced as positive in his environment. With this new beginning, he is learning that he may be able to resolve this internal conflict by reframing his “negatives” as positives.

Example – Characterization Type of Indirect Characterization: Actions (the “A” of STEAL) Quote: “So I walk away, but something pulls me back. I don’t know what it is. If you’re romantic, you might think it was destiny. So destiny and me lean against the wall and wait” (Alexie 106). Page#: 106 (Ch. 15) Situational Context Junior hears Penelope throwing up outside the girls’ bathroom. Despite her protests, and the fact that they are in the early stages of their relationship, he refuses to leave and confronts her. Later on in their conversation, he explains that they both are touched by compulsive behaviors (she by bulimia, his father by alcoholism). What Does it Say About the Character as a Person: In his attempt to support and understand her, Junior shows he is caring, loyal, and honest; he is not afraid to talk to her about the hard subjects, and he tries to be there for her.

MUG Shots Directions • ONE SUBJECT NOTEBOOK for MUG SHOTS/grammar – leave in class if • • needed INCLUDE date and number of MUG Shot COPY IN PEN; make corrections in PENCIL ANNOTATE sentence with notes to enhance understanding of grammar rules SKIP a line or two between sentences (no more)

Journal Writing Guidelines • Loose leaf paper (or online) • Name, date, period at top (if handwritten) • Restate the question in your response • 5 -10 complete, thoughtful sentences OR 15 minute write (extended); this is one paragraph+ or front of a page • Read through once to proofread for errors