Understanding Character Perspectives in 'Colonial Voices'

What is the primary focus of today's lesson?

• Analyzing the historical context of 'Colonial Voices'

• Understanding the plot of 'Colonial Voices'

• Comparing and contrasting character viewpoints in a text

• Learning about the author of 'Colonial Voices'

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Which narrative perspective does Ethan use in the story?

• Second person

• Third person

• First person

• Omniscient

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What role does Ethan play in 'Colonial Voices'?

• A shoemaker

• A news deliverer

• A soldier

• A printer

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

How does Ethan feel about the upcoming events in the story?

• Confused

• Worried

• Excited

• Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Why does the shoemaker not share his views openly?

• He likes to keep secrets

• He agrees with everyone

• He fears losing customers

• He is unsure of his own views

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What does the shoemaker's clenching teeth signify?

• Joy

• Indifference

• Anger

• Confusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What common concern do Ethan and the shoemaker share?

• They both support the king

• They both are neutral about the conflict

• They both enjoy their work

• They both dislike the tax

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What is Ethan's reaction to the conflict mentioned in the text?

• He is indifferent

• He is supportive of the king

• He is hesitant

• He is ready to fight

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What does the shoemaker mean by 'May have the time has come to take a stand'?

• He is leaving the town

• He is considering taking action

• He has decided to fight

• He is closing his shop

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What technique does the teacher use to help students understand character perspectives?

• Reading directly from the text

• Providing historical context

• Comparing and contrasting

• Asking rhetorical questions

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3