Thursday, September 22, 2011

Friday, September 23

Objective: SWBAT describe the techniques an author uses to build suspense in a story.


Do-Now: What do you think Jonas’ assignment will be?  Give reasons to support your answer.


Today: 1) What was done in these movies to create suspense?  How can an author create suspense in a novel?


2) Teacher will being reading Chapter #6 describing the preparations the family makes as they get ready for the Ceremony.  How does the author show that Jonas is worried?  How is Lily used to contrast Jonas in this scene?


3) In groups, students will finish reading the first half of Chapter #6.


EXIT SLIP: Exit Slip: Why do the other children appear to be not as worried as Jonas about their assignments?  What makes Jonas different from them?


Homework: Chapter #6 Questions

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