The Circuit

The Circuit Review

by Tracey Drake

​In this lesson, you will be able to say:

• I can identify characters in a story.

• I can describe the settings in a story.

• I can explain how the characters and settings impact my understanding of a story.

• I can provide evidence to support my answers.

  I can make a list of topics from a story. I can construct a theme from my list of topic ideas.

Poll

Which %percentage can you most identify with making the following statements: I can identify characters in a story. I can describe the settings in a story. I can explain how the characters and settings impact my understanding of a story. I can provide evidence to support my answers.

I can make a list of topics from a story. I can construct a theme from my list of topic ideas.

• 100%

  (like a 4)

• 75%

  (like a 3)

• 50%

  (like a 2)

• 25%

  (like a 1)

Multiple Choice

Which is the primary setting of "The Circuit?"

Multiple Choice

The following are the main characters in "the Circuit."

• Francis

  Madre

  Pops

  Roberta

  Travell, Antonio, Rachel and Rebecca

  Ms. Lema

  Ms. Sims

  Gabby

• Francisco

  Mamá

  Papá

  Roberto

  Trampita, Torito, Rubén, and Rorra

  Mr. Lema

  Mr. Sims

  Gabriel

• Frankie

  Moana

  Panchito

  Timmy, Toni, Rocko

  and Rona

  Mr. Lenny

  Mr. Simpson

  Gabriella

• Francisco

  Ms.

  Mr.

  Robert

  Trampita, Torito, Rubéno, and Rorra

  Mrs. Lema

  Mrs. Sims

  Gabriel

Multiple Choice

Why did the narrator refer to their new home in California as "tent city?"

• because homelessness there is prevalent due to a low minimum wage and high cost of living

• because Fito said people there sweep money off the streets

• because there were hundreds of acres of strawberries, a city dump nearby and mostly residents of single men, most of whom, like us, had crossed the border illegally

• because the narrator and his family loved to camp and share family time together

Multiple Choice

Some ideas for topics that I think of when I think about "The Circuit" are...

• perseverance

  family

  disappointment

  time

  education

  poverty

  language and communication

• appearances

  friendships

  honesty

  love

  wealth

• death

  evil

  corruption

  survival

  prejudice

  war

• individualism

  perfectionism

  egotistical

  bibliophilism

  neuroticism

​Time for Teamwork

​1. Use Chart paper to create thinking map.

​2. Write the words "Topics in The Circuit" in the center of the paper.

​3. All teammates should add ideas that come to mind when they answer: What did the author want us to think about? What idea stays with us? and What will we remember about the story a year from now?

​4. Draw connecting lines from the answer ideas to the center "Topics in The Circuit."

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​*** Teams have 6 minutes to complete this***

​Next Steps for Teams...

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​5. Teammates will decide on 3 of their favorite topic ideas.

​6. The team will work together to complete the 3 sentence frames from the paper provided by Ms. Drake, "The author believes that..." completing the sentences with those 3 chosen ideas in complete sentences.

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​*** Teams will have 5 minutes to complete this***

Poll

1. Select the team's answer:

Our team most identifies with this statement...

2. Write the answer on #4 of paper (provided by Ms. Drake earlier)

• The author believes that family should always stick together, especially during tough times.

• The author believes that time can mean the opportunity for progress and change for the better.

• The author believes that hard work, perseverance, pays off.

• The author belives that while disappointment is evitable at times, life can teach lessons that will help in the long run.

Poll

Which evidence best supports my team's previous answer?

• Disappointment builds Francisco up. Lots of stuff goes wrong in his life, but in the end it makes him a stronger guy, inside and out.

• Hard work is worth the trouble. Even though there are bumps along the way, perseverance ends up being super valuable.

• Time passing means progress, and important shifts happen as the years go by that are good news for Francisco.

• Family is the best. When it comes to making Francisco's life the cream of the crop, nothing works quite like his family.

Poll

Which %percentage can you most identify with making the following statements: I can identify characters in a story. I can describe the settings in a story. I can explain how the characters and settings impact my understanding of a story. I can provide evidence to support my answers.

I can make a list of topics from a story. I can construct a theme from my list of topic ideas.

• 100%

  (like a 4)

• 75%

  (like a 3)

• 50%

  (like a 2)

• 25%

  (like a 1)