Unit 2 Day 9 "The Boy with the Mulberry Birthmark"

Unit 2 Day 9 "The Boy with the Mulberry Birthmark"

"Do First Activity"

• Prompt : Now having read Chapter 2 of LOTF, in 2-3 complete sentences write a summary of the chapter.

• Tips: Write about the main events, characters, setting.

• Time Limit: You will have 4 Minutes to complete this activity.

Open Ended

In 2-3 complete sentences summarize chapter 2 of LOTF.

Let's Talk About It

Students share their summaries with the class

Daily Agenda

• Do First Activity

• Class "Share Out" Discussion

• Agenda

• Announcements

• Objectives

• Class "popcorn" Read pp. 45-47

• Class Discussion / Review

Announcements

• In Person Learning begins 10/20

• Tutorials are TODAY!!! 3:45p-4:45p (Come ready with questions)

• LOTF Reading for Unit 2

• Common Assessment 10/29

Objectives

• SWBAT correctly combine and edit run-on sentences  

• SWBAT analyze the author’s purpose for including the boy with the mulberry-colored birthmark and discuss these ideas in a small group discussion 

Have Outs

• LOTF Novel or Online Copy

• Pen or Pencil along with your capture tool of choice

Pall

A dark cloud or covering of smoke or dust

Pinch

To grip tightly between finger and thumb

Let's Read Together

LOTF pp. 45-47

Quick Review of Reading

Open Ended

“I got the conch,” said Piggy bleakly. He turned to Ralph. “I got the conch, ain’t I Ralph?” (45) – How is Piggy characterized here?

Open Ended

There is a shift in Piggy’s demeanor on page 45. How does it change? Find text evidence to support.

Open Ended

Why did the author include this shift in Piggy’s behavior and speech?

Open Ended

“That little ‘un—” gasped Piggy—“him with the mark on his face, I don’t see him. Where is he now?” The crowd was as silent as death (46). – Why is Piggy gasping? Why did the author use a simile; what does it mean?

Asynchronous Work Time

• Complete Discussion Preparation Sheet (Class Notes)

• Grammar and Writing practice + vocabulary (Homework)

• Read pp. 48-55 of LOTF

• Write a 3-sentence summary of what happens on these pages (Capture Tool)

• Be prepared to share summary with class on Thursday