Quickwrite Priorities Define priority When something is a

Quickwrite: Priorities Define: priority. When something is a priority it is considered highest in importance among a list of other things. o Your priorities? List your priorities. o After each priority, mark whether you should spend more time, less time, or are spending the right amount of time on that priority: +, -, ok o

Quickwrite: My Priorities Now that you have brainstormed your list, write a paragraph explaining what your priorities are and why you need to spend more or less time on them: o TS, EX 1+CM, EX 2 + CM, CS

Quickwrite: Sample I have had to re-organize my priorities in life now that I have children. For instance, my daughter Ava has food allergies so I have to make sure that all of her lunches for school are safe. This is super important because she could die from a simple peanut. Secondly, Anna wakes up all different times. This means that I need to take care of her before I care for myself. Sometimes it gets hard, but I love them both so much. In life, sacrifices often have to be made when you love someone (other than yourself).

Rising Action: “Contents of the Dead Man’s Pocket” Discuss: Is time passing quickly or slowly? What techniques has the author used to achieve this effect? Cause and Effect? (provide quotes): “…” (#). 1. How does Tom react when he looks down at the street below him? 2. What causes Tom to lose his balance and almost fall? Discuss: How much time has passed since Tom stepped out onto the ledge?