Lessons for LA 10 - Last updated:

Lessons for LA 10 - Last updated: Friday, December 26, 2008
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Quarter 2
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Test on Characterization notes from this week on December 14.

Monday

  1. From blue literature books (in cabinet), read page 65. Copy as notes the description of direct characterization and indirect characterization.
  2. Read page 71: Analyzing Literature and Critical Thinking and Reading
  3. Read out loud "A Visit to Grandmother" (65-70).
  4. In groups of four, answer on paper, Analyzing Literature and Critical Thinking and Reading.
  5. Each team will share an answer regarding Analyzing Literature and Critical Thinking and Reading.

Tuesday/Wednesday

  1. From blue literature books (in cabinet), read page 72. Copy as notes the description of Round characters and Flat characters.
  2. Read page 83: Analyzing Literature – Identifying Flat and Round Characters
  3. Read out loud "Chee’s Daughter" (73-82). Tell students that a quiz will follow.
  4. Quiz: After reading, students write a summary of the story’s events (10 minutes). These summaries are turned in immediately. No late pieces accepted.
  5. In groups of 4, students discuss the story, answering Analyzing Literature on page 83 (15 minutes).
  6. Have representatives from each group share an example of flat or round character.
  7. Homework: Create an imaginary person. Give him/her an appearance, personality, and two strong beliefs (ex. – religion, loyalty, trust). Describe an experience where this person’s belief was challenged. Write this assignment in the person’s voice (Length – one page minimum).

Thursday/Friday

  1. From blue literature books (in cabinet), read page 84. Copy as notes the description of Motivation.
  2. Read page 97: Analyzing Literature – Understanding Motivation.
  3. Read out loud "The Soldier Ran Away" (85-96).
  4. Quiz: After reading, students write a summary of the story’s events (10 minutes). These summaries are turned in immediately. No late pieces accepted.
  5. In groups of 4, students discuss the story, answering Analyzing Literature on page 97. Also, brainstorm 5 motivations for a teenage character. (15 minutes).
  6. Have representatives from each group share an example plus two motivations (which are shared on the board for the class to copy).
  7. Homework: Create a teenage character (appearance and personality). Then choose one of the motivations and have the teenager justify his/her actions or feelings. Write in the character’s voice.
    (Length – one page minimum).
  8. Extra credit: Read and solve a mystery on www.thecase.com, explaining the guilty’s motivation. Email a copy of your answer to jmc2ocla@moa.net. Due Monday by 5 p.m.

Quarter Assignments: 1st