Monday, September 19

Objective:

SWBAT describe how a minor character in a story can be used to give insight into one of the story’s themes.

Do-Now:

How do you know if you’ve lived a “meaningful” life?  What will you have accomplished?

Today:

Class will begin to read Chapter #4 of “The Giver” to the class, recalling what the class read in Chapter 2 about mandatory volunteer work for all 11s in the story.  In groups, students will finish reading Chapter #4.  Class will discuss the minor character “Larissa” and how her views on people in her community are consistent with the community’s views.  Exit Slip: Based on Larissa’s views of what constitutes a “meaningful life,” do you feel YOU have led one? Homework: Chapter #4 Questions