Objective: SWBAT describe the tone/mood of the ending of "Night."
Do-Now: We know Elie will survive the Holocaust in order to write this book, but what do you believe will happen to his father and some of the other people mentioned in the book? How do you predict the book will end? Explain.
Today: 1) Class will begin reading the final section of "Night." What is beginning to happen to the relationship between Elie and his father in this final section?
2) Students will begin completing review questions for the final section of "Night."
Exit Slip: Describe the mood of the final section of "Night." What words are used to create this mood?
Homework: Finish reading Section 7 and complete questions for Section 7.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Thursday, June 7
Objective: SWBAT characterize the father/son relationship between Elie and his father based on the events which occur as they travel to a new camp.
Do-Now: Would you ever be willing to abandon a family member? Why or why not? What if your life depended on it? Would you stay with your family, even if it meant you could die? Explain.
Today: 1) Class will begin reading Section 6 of "Night." Why are Elie and his father able to run despite their weak condition? Why is Elie unwilling to abandon his father?
2) Students will begin completing review questions for Section 6.
Exit Slip: Why do you believe the Rabi's son abandoned his father? Was he right for doing this? Explain why or why not.
Homework: Finish reading Section 6 and complete questions for Section 6.
Do-Now: Would you ever be willing to abandon a family member? Why or why not? What if your life depended on it? Would you stay with your family, even if it meant you could die? Explain.
Today: 1) Class will begin reading Section 6 of "Night." Why are Elie and his father able to run despite their weak condition? Why is Elie unwilling to abandon his father?
2) Students will begin completing review questions for Section 6.
Exit Slip: Why do you believe the Rabi's son abandoned his father? Was he right for doing this? Explain why or why not.
Homework: Finish reading Section 6 and complete questions for Section 6.
Monday, June 4, 2012
Monday, June 4
Objective: SWBAT
evaluate Elie’s rejection of his religious beliefs.
Do-Now: Choose a holiday that is widely celebrated. Why is this day celebrated? What types of activities do people participate in on this day? What else happens on this day?
Today: 1) Class will review Sections 1-4. How has Elie’s character changed throughout these sections? What caused this change in him?
2) Class will begin reading Section 5. What is the significance of the Jewish holidays? Why does Elie refuse to celebrate them?
3) Students will begin answering questions for Section 5.
Exit Slip: What has caused Elie and so many others to reject their religious beliefs?
Homework: Finish reading Section 5 of "Night" and complete the review questions.
Do-Now: Choose a holiday that is widely celebrated. Why is this day celebrated? What types of activities do people participate in on this day? What else happens on this day?
Today: 1) Class will review Sections 1-4. How has Elie’s character changed throughout these sections? What caused this change in him?
2) Class will begin reading Section 5. What is the significance of the Jewish holidays? Why does Elie refuse to celebrate them?
3) Students will begin answering questions for Section 5.
Exit Slip: What has caused Elie and so many others to reject their religious beliefs?
Homework: Finish reading Section 5 of "Night" and complete the review questions.
Friday, June 1, 2012
Friday, June 1
Objective: SWBAT describe one example of dramatic irony and one example of situational irony from "The Boy in Striped Pajamas."
Do-Now: How does Bruno's view of the Holocaust represent dramatic irony? Explain.
Today: 1) Finish watching "The Boy in Striped Pajamas."
Exit Slip: Give one example of dramatic irony and one example of situational irony from the movie.
Do-Now: How does Bruno's view of the Holocaust represent dramatic irony? Explain.
Today: 1) Finish watching "The Boy in Striped Pajamas."
Exit Slip: Give one example of dramatic irony and one example of situational irony from the movie.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Thursday, May 31
Objective: SWBAT
compare/contrast the theme and point-of-view of a book to the theme and
point-of-view of a film.
Do-Now: Adults often keep certain things secret from children in order to avoid scaring them If you were an adult during the Holocaust, how might you have described the concentration camps to your child?
Today: 1) Class will review “Night.” What is gained by reading a book written from the perspective of a Holocaust survivor, rather than an outsider?
2) Class will begin to watch “The Boy in Striped Pajamas.” What effect is gained by having the story viewed from the perspective of the boy? How is this similar/different from Elie’s perspective in “Night.”
Exit Slip: How is the story of the Holocaust different when seen from the German boy’s point of view? Explain.
Do-Now: Adults often keep certain things secret from children in order to avoid scaring them If you were an adult during the Holocaust, how might you have described the concentration camps to your child?
Today: 1) Class will review “Night.” What is gained by reading a book written from the perspective of a Holocaust survivor, rather than an outsider?
2) Class will begin to watch “The Boy in Striped Pajamas.” What effect is gained by having the story viewed from the perspective of the boy? How is this similar/different from Elie’s perspective in “Night.”
Exit Slip: How is the story of the Holocaust different when seen from the German boy’s point of view? Explain.
Friday, May 25, 2012
Friday, May 25
Objective: SWBAT describe the treatment of the Jews in the concentration camp, according to Elie.
Do-Now: How can the German Kapo be described as corrupt? What have they done so far in Section 4 to show they lack morals and compassion? (Hint: What have they done to Elie? His father?)
Today: 1) Class will continue to read Section 4 of "Night."
2) Class will continue to complete review questions for Section 4 of "Night."
Exit Slip: How does Elie react to the many deaths he has seen in the camp? What are your reactions to these deaths?
Homework: Finish reading Section 4 of "Night" and complete the review questions.
Do-Now: How can the German Kapo be described as corrupt? What have they done so far in Section 4 to show they lack morals and compassion? (Hint: What have they done to Elie? His father?)
Today: 1) Class will continue to read Section 4 of "Night."
2) Class will continue to complete review questions for Section 4 of "Night."
Exit Slip: How does Elie react to the many deaths he has seen in the camp? What are your reactions to these deaths?
Homework: Finish reading Section 4 of "Night" and complete the review questions.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Thursday, May 23
Objective: SWBAT describe the treatment of the Jews in the concentration camp, according to Elie.
Do-Now: Why do people often turn to God (or religion in general) when they are faced with troubling times? How have the Jews in "Night" used God to help them deal with their suffering? Explain.
Today: 1) Class will begin to read section four of "Night."
2) Class will begin to answer review questions for section four of "Night."
Exit Slip: Why is Elie beaten? How does he respond to this beating? Why are the Kapo allowed to beat prisoners at random? What does this show the reader about the Kapo?
Do-Now: Why do people often turn to God (or religion in general) when they are faced with troubling times? How have the Jews in "Night" used God to help them deal with their suffering? Explain.
Today: 1) Class will begin to read section four of "Night."
2) Class will begin to answer review questions for section four of "Night."
Exit Slip: Why is Elie beaten? How does he respond to this beating? Why are the Kapo allowed to beat prisoners at random? What does this show the reader about the Kapo?
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Friday, May 18
Objective: SWBAT
describe Elie's experience as he arrives at Birkenau.
Do-Now: The Jews are traveling in a cattle car to an unknown destination. How might you feel if you were taken prisoner and did not know where you were going?
Today: 1) Class will begin reading Section #3 of "Night."
2) Class will begin completing review questions for Section #3 of "Night."
Exit Slip: Describe Elie's experience when he arrives at Birkenau.
Homework: Finish reading Section #3 of "Night" and complete the review questions.
Do-Now: The Jews are traveling in a cattle car to an unknown destination. How might you feel if you were taken prisoner and did not know where you were going?
Today: 1) Class will begin reading Section #3 of "Night."
2) Class will begin completing review questions for Section #3 of "Night."
Exit Slip: Describe Elie's experience when he arrives at Birkenau.
Homework: Finish reading Section #3 of "Night" and complete the review questions.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Thursday, May 17
Objective: SWBAT
describe the experience of a Jew forced to travel in a cattle car on his way to
a concentration camp.
Do-Now: What happens to the narrator and his family at the end of section 1? How is the Gestapo treating the Jews like animals? Where do you believe the Jews are being sent?
Today: 1) Class will begin reading the second section of "Night."
2) Class will begin completing review questions for the second section of "Night."
Exit Slip: Describe the narrators experience aboard the cattle car. Be specific and use details from the text.
Homework: Finish reading the second section of "Night" and complete the review questions which go along with it.
Do-Now: What happens to the narrator and his family at the end of section 1? How is the Gestapo treating the Jews like animals? Where do you believe the Jews are being sent?
Today: 1) Class will begin reading the second section of "Night."
2) Class will begin completing review questions for the second section of "Night."
Exit Slip: Describe the narrators experience aboard the cattle car. Be specific and use details from the text.
Homework: Finish reading the second section of "Night" and complete the review questions which go along with it.
Monday, May 14, 2012
Monday, May 14
Objective: SWBAT describe the events occuring in the ghettos as the Jews prepare for deportation.
Do-Now: How did the townspeople feel about the Germans when they FIRST arrived in town? How do they feel about the Germans now? What has happened to cause this change?
Today: 1) Review the first half of section one.
2) Continue reading section one. What occurs as the Jews are preparing for their deportation to an unknown destination?
3) Students will continue to answer the review questions for section one.
Exit Slip: How are the Jews transported out of the village? How is this significant? (Hint: What are they being treated like?)
Homework: Finish reading section one and complete questions for section one.
Do-Now: How did the townspeople feel about the Germans when they FIRST arrived in town? How do they feel about the Germans now? What has happened to cause this change?
Today: 1) Review the first half of section one.
2) Continue reading section one. What occurs as the Jews are preparing for their deportation to an unknown destination?
3) Students will continue to answer the review questions for section one.
Exit Slip: How are the Jews transported out of the village? How is this significant? (Hint: What are they being treated like?)
Homework: Finish reading section one and complete questions for section one.
Friday, May 11, 2012
Friday, May 11
Objective: SWBAT
describe how the townspeople's views on the German invasion represent dramatic irony.
Do-Now: What does Moshe the Beadle claim he saw when he was sent out of town? (Refer to the middle of pg. 4) Why aren't the townspeople willing to believe him? Do you believe his story? Explain why or why not.
Today: 1) Class will continue to read section 1 of "Night." Why are the townspeople not worried when the Germans arrive? How does this represent situational irony?
2) Students will continue to complete questions for section 1 of "Night."
Exit Slip: Why do you believe the people in Elie's town remain so oblivious as to what's happening in the world around them? Why are they so unwilling to believe anything is wrong? How might this lead to their downfall?
Do-Now: What does Moshe the Beadle claim he saw when he was sent out of town? (Refer to the middle of pg. 4) Why aren't the townspeople willing to believe him? Do you believe his story? Explain why or why not.
Today: 1) Class will continue to read section 1 of "Night." Why are the townspeople not worried when the Germans arrive? How does this represent situational irony?
2) Students will continue to complete questions for section 1 of "Night."
Exit Slip: Why do you believe the people in Elie's town remain so oblivious as to what's happening in the world around them? Why are they so unwilling to believe anything is wrong? How might this lead to their downfall?
Monday, May 7, 2012
Thursday, May 10
Objective: SWBAT describe how Moshe the Beadle is used as an antagonist in the beginning of“Night.”
Do-Now: What affect did the Holocast have on the Jewish people? How were the Jews treated? What were they forced to do? What were they not allowed to do? Explain.
Today: 1) Class will watch a video clip of Elie Wiesel speaking on the writing of his book.
2) Class will begin to read Section #1 of "Night."
3) Students will begin to answers questions for Section #1 of "Night."
Exit Slip: What do we learn about the narrator in the beginning of Section #1? Who is Moshe the Beadle and why is he important to the narrator? Explain.
Do-Now: What affect did the Holocast have on the Jewish people? How were the Jews treated? What were they forced to do? What were they not allowed to do? Explain.
Today: 1) Class will watch a video clip of Elie Wiesel speaking on the writing of his book.
2) Class will begin to read Section #1 of "Night."
3) Students will begin to answers questions for Section #1 of "Night."
Exit Slip: What do we learn about the narrator in the beginning of Section #1? Who is Moshe the Beadle and why is he important to the narrator? Explain.
Friday, May 4, 2012
Monday, May 7
Objective: SWBAT compare a book with the film version of that book.
Do-Now: Why is it ironic that adult Assef has kidnapped Hassan's son, Sorab, and Amir must now face Assef to get Sorab back? Do you believe Amir will be succesful in rescuing Sorab and bringing him back to America? Explain.
Today: Finish watching "The Kite Runner"
Exit Slip: What are your reactions to the film version of "The Kite Runner?" Which did you enjoy more---the book or the movie? Why? Do you believe the author intended for his book to one day be turned into a movie? Explain why or why not.
Do-Now: Why is it ironic that adult Assef has kidnapped Hassan's son, Sorab, and Amir must now face Assef to get Sorab back? Do you believe Amir will be succesful in rescuing Sorab and bringing him back to America? Explain.
Today: Finish watching "The Kite Runner"
Exit Slip: What are your reactions to the film version of "The Kite Runner?" Which did you enjoy more---the book or the movie? Why? Do you believe the author intended for his book to one day be turned into a movie? Explain why or why not.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Thursday, May 3
Objective: SWBAT compare a book to the film version of the book.
Do-Now: Why do you believe Rahim Kahn has asked Amir to return to his homeland years later? What do you think has happened to Hassan since Amir left? Do you predict the two of them will ever reunite?
Today: Continue watching "The Kite Runner"
Do-Now: Why do you believe Rahim Kahn has asked Amir to return to his homeland years later? What do you think has happened to Hassan since Amir left? Do you predict the two of them will ever reunite?
Today: Continue watching "The Kite Runner"
Friday, April 27, 2012
Monday, April 30
Objective: SWBAT compare a book to a film based on the book.
Do-Now: What are your reactions to the film's handling of the kite competition and Hassan's rape? Do you think the director could have handled these scenes differently? If you were the director, would you have chosen to show more or less? Explain.
Today: 1) Continue watching "The Kite Runner"
Exit Slip: How is life in America different for Amir and Baba? What lifestyle were they used to back in Kabul? How is their lifestyle now? How are they treated differently than they were in Kabul?
Do-Now: What are your reactions to the film's handling of the kite competition and Hassan's rape? Do you think the director could have handled these scenes differently? If you were the director, would you have chosen to show more or less? Explain.
Today: 1) Continue watching "The Kite Runner"
Exit Slip: How is life in America different for Amir and Baba? What lifestyle were they used to back in Kabul? How is their lifestyle now? How are they treated differently than they were in Kabul?
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Friday, April 27
Objective: SWBAT compare a book to the film version of the book.
Do-Now: What are you intital reactions to the film version of "The Kite Runner?" Do you believe the director of the film is staying true to the story? Have you noticed anything that has been added or taken out from the book? Explain.
Today: Continue watching "The Kite Runner"
Do-Now: What are you intital reactions to the film version of "The Kite Runner?" Do you believe the director of the film is staying true to the story? Have you noticed anything that has been added or taken out from the book? Explain.
Today: Continue watching "The Kite Runner"
Monday, April 23, 2012
Thursday, April 26
Objective: SWBAT compare a book to a film based on the book.
Do-Now: Recall a movie you've seen based on a book you've read. Which did you enjoy more--the book or the movie? Why? In general, which do you enjoy more--watching movies or reading? Explain.
Today: 1) Begin watching "The Kite Runner"
Exit Slip: How does the film version of "The Kite Runner" compare to the book? What similarities/differences have you noticed so far?
Do-Now: Recall a movie you've seen based on a book you've read. Which did you enjoy more--the book or the movie? Why? In general, which do you enjoy more--watching movies or reading? Explain.
Today: 1) Begin watching "The Kite Runner"
Exit Slip: How does the film version of "The Kite Runner" compare to the book? What similarities/differences have you noticed so far?
Friday, April 20, 2012
Monday, April 23
Objective: SWBAT
create an additional chapter for "The Kite Runner" using characters/ideas from the story.
Do-Now: What caused Ali and Hassan to leave? How does Amir react to this? How might Amir’s life be different now that they are gone?
Today: In-Class Extra-Credit: The following assignment is worth 20 Extra-Credit points and must be completed in class today and turned in by the end of class (NO EXCEPTIONS). Write a short chapter explaining what happens next in "The Kite Runner." What do you think happens to Hassan and Ali? What happens to Baba and Amir? Your chapter should be a minimum of TWENTY sentences long and may include characters from the book as well as new characters you create. This chapter should serve to explain what occurs after the end of Chapter #9 where Ali and Hassan leave.
Exit Slip: What types of books would you be interested in reading during the last two months of school? You can name specific titles, authors, genres, or topics.
Do-Now: What caused Ali and Hassan to leave? How does Amir react to this? How might Amir’s life be different now that they are gone?
Today: In-Class Extra-Credit: The following assignment is worth 20 Extra-Credit points and must be completed in class today and turned in by the end of class (NO EXCEPTIONS). Write a short chapter explaining what happens next in "The Kite Runner." What do you think happens to Hassan and Ali? What happens to Baba and Amir? Your chapter should be a minimum of TWENTY sentences long and may include characters from the book as well as new characters you create. This chapter should serve to explain what occurs after the end of Chapter #9 where Ali and Hassan leave.
Exit Slip: What types of books would you be interested in reading during the last two months of school? You can name specific titles, authors, genres, or topics.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Friday, April 20
Objective: SWBAT evaluate Amir's plan for getting rid of Hassan.
Do-Now: Amir claims he wants to get rid of Hassan for good. How do you predict he will do this?
Today: 1) Class will begin reading Chapter #9. What is the significance of the various birthday presents Amir has received?
2) Students will continue to read Chapter #9. How does Amir "frame" Hassan?
3) Students will complete questions for Chapter #9.
Exit Slip: Why do you believe Hassan confessed to a crime he didn't commit? What does this show you about Hassan? Why do you believe Hassan and Ali leave despite Baba begging them to stay? Explain.
Do-Now: Amir claims he wants to get rid of Hassan for good. How do you predict he will do this?
Today: 1) Class will begin reading Chapter #9. What is the significance of the various birthday presents Amir has received?
2) Students will continue to read Chapter #9. How does Amir "frame" Hassan?
3) Students will complete questions for Chapter #9.
Exit Slip: Why do you believe Hassan confessed to a crime he didn't commit? What does this show you about Hassan? Why do you believe Hassan and Ali leave despite Baba begging them to stay? Explain.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Thursday, April 19
Objective: SWBAT describe the significance of Assef’s gift to Amir. SWBAT describe the dramatic irony in the end of Chapter #8.
Do-Now: Recall the best birthday present you ever received. What was it? Who gave it to you? Why was it so special to you?
Today: 1) Class will continue reading Chapter #8. Why is Amir’s thirteenth birthday significant to him?
2) Class will finish reading Chapter #8. What is the significance of Assef’s gift to Amir? How does this scene represent situational irony?
3) Class will finish questions for Chapter #8.
Exit Slip: Describe the dramatic irony which occurs at the end of Chapter #8 during Amir’s birthday party. What affect does this have on you as a reader?
Do-Now: Recall the best birthday present you ever received. What was it? Who gave it to you? Why was it so special to you?
Today: 1) Class will continue reading Chapter #8. Why is Amir’s thirteenth birthday significant to him?
2) Class will finish reading Chapter #8. What is the significance of Assef’s gift to Amir? How does this scene represent situational irony?
3) Class will finish questions for Chapter #8.
Exit Slip: Describe the dramatic irony which occurs at the end of Chapter #8 during Amir’s birthday party. What affect does this have on you as a reader?
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Thursday, April 12
Objective: SWBAT describe the significance of Assef’s gift to Amir. SWBAT describe the dramatic irony in the end of Chapter #8.
Do-Now: Amir is about to turn 13. Recall your thirteenth birthday. How did you change when you became a teenager? Explain.
Today: 1) Class will continue reading Chapter #8. Why is Amir’s thirteenth birthday significant to him?
2) Class will finish reading Chapter #8. What is the significance of Assef’s gift to Amir? How does this scene represent situational irony?
3) Class will finish questions for Chapter #8.
Exit Slip: Describe the dramatic irony which occurs at the end of Chapter #8 during Amir’s birthday party. What affect does this have on you as a reader?
Do-Now: Amir is about to turn 13. Recall your thirteenth birthday. How did you change when you became a teenager? Explain.
Today: 1) Class will continue reading Chapter #8. Why is Amir’s thirteenth birthday significant to him?
2) Class will finish reading Chapter #8. What is the significance of Assef’s gift to Amir? How does this scene represent situational irony?
3) Class will finish questions for Chapter #8.
Exit Slip: Describe the dramatic irony which occurs at the end of Chapter #8 during Amir’s birthday party. What affect does this have on you as a reader?
Friday, March 30, 2012
Monday, April 9
Objective: SWBAT describe how Amir and Hassan’s relationship begins to change. SWBAT describe how Amir’s guilt begins to affect him.
Do-Now: If Hassan had been in Amir’s place, do you believe he would have tried to help Amir or would he have turned his back on him? Explain your answer.
Today: 1) Class will continue to read Chapter #8. How does Hassan and Amir’s relationship begin to change after the incident? How does Amir’s guilt begin to affect him when he goes away on the trip with Baba?
2) Class will continue completing questions for Chapter #8.
Exit Slip: Describe how Hassan and Amir’s relationship has changed since the incident. How has Hassan changed? How has Amir changed?
Do-Now: If Hassan had been in Amir’s place, do you believe he would have tried to help Amir or would he have turned his back on him? Explain your answer.
Today: 1) Class will continue to read Chapter #8. How does Hassan and Amir’s relationship begin to change after the incident? How does Amir’s guilt begin to affect him when he goes away on the trip with Baba?
2) Class will continue completing questions for Chapter #8.
Exit Slip: Describe how Hassan and Amir’s relationship has changed since the incident. How has Hassan changed? How has Amir changed?
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Friday, March 30
Objective: SWBAT evaluate Amir’s choice not to help Hassan and describe what this shows the reader about Amir’s characters.
Do-Now: Would you ever turn your back on a friend who needed your help or would you always stand by them, even if it meant putting yourself into danger? Explain.
Today: 1) Class will continue reading Chapter #7, discussing Amir’s decision to turn his back on Hassan.
2) Students will finish reading Chapter #7 and complete questions for Chapter #7.
Exit Slip: Why do you believe Amir chose to turn his back on Hassan instead of helping him? How do you believe this will affect Amir and Hassan’s relationship?
Do-Now: Would you ever turn your back on a friend who needed your help or would you always stand by them, even if it meant putting yourself into danger? Explain.
Today: 1) Class will continue reading Chapter #7, discussing Amir’s decision to turn his back on Hassan.
2) Students will finish reading Chapter #7 and complete questions for Chapter #7.
Exit Slip: Why do you believe Amir chose to turn his back on Hassan instead of helping him? How do you believe this will affect Amir and Hassan’s relationship?
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Thursday, March 29
Objective: SWBAT evaluate Amir’s choice not to help Hassan and describe what this shows the reader about Amir’s characters.
Do-Now: Why is the kite competition so important to Amir? Why is the competition so important to Hassan? What do these different reasons reveal about each of the boys and their motivations?
Today: 1) Class will review the events of Chapter #7.
2) Class will continue reading Chapter #7. What happened to Hassan when he went to run the blue kite? How was this foreshadowed earlier in the book?
Exit Slip: When Amir finds Hassan cornered by Assef and his gang, why does he chose to stand there and do/say nothing? What does this show you about Amir? If you were Amir, what would you have done?
Do-Now: Why is the kite competition so important to Amir? Why is the competition so important to Hassan? What do these different reasons reveal about each of the boys and their motivations?
Today: 1) Class will review the events of Chapter #7.
2) Class will continue reading Chapter #7. What happened to Hassan when he went to run the blue kite? How was this foreshadowed earlier in the book?
Exit Slip: When Amir finds Hassan cornered by Assef and his gang, why does he chose to stand there and do/say nothing? What does this show you about Amir? If you were Amir, what would you have done?
Monday, March 26, 2012
Monday, March 26
Objective: SWBAT evaluate the importance of Amir’s winning the kite competition to receive Baba’s approval and acceptance.
Do-Now: Do you believe your parents are proud of you and all you’ve done? Explain why or why not? What do you feel you may still need to do in order to win your parents’ approval and respect?
Today: 1) Class will continue reading Chapter #7. Describe the first day of the kite running competition.
2) Class will continue completing questions for Chapter #7.
Exit Slip: Now that Amir has won the kite competition, how do you predict his relationship with his father might change? How might his relationship with Hassan change? Do you predict Hassan will be able to get the blue kite for Amir?
Do-Now: Do you believe your parents are proud of you and all you’ve done? Explain why or why not? What do you feel you may still need to do in order to win your parents’ approval and respect?
Today: 1) Class will continue reading Chapter #7. Describe the first day of the kite running competition.
2) Class will continue completing questions for Chapter #7.
Exit Slip: Now that Amir has won the kite competition, how do you predict his relationship with his father might change? How might his relationship with Hassan change? Do you predict Hassan will be able to get the blue kite for Amir?
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Friday, March 23
Objective: SWBAT describe how kite running can be viewed as a theme in the story.
Do-Now: What is kite running? Why is it so important to Amir and Hassan? Explain.
Today: 1) Class will continue reading Chapter #6. What foreshadowing do we find in the middle of this chapter?
2) Class will finish reading Chapter #6. What is the significance of the card game between Hassan and Amir at the end of the chapter?
3) Students will complete questions for Chapter #6.
Exit Slip: What do you predict may happen in the kite running competition? Will Hassan and Amir win or lose? Explain.
Do-Now: What is kite running? Why is it so important to Amir and Hassan? Explain.
Today: 1) Class will continue reading Chapter #6. What foreshadowing do we find in the middle of this chapter?
2) Class will finish reading Chapter #6. What is the significance of the card game between Hassan and Amir at the end of the chapter?
3) Students will complete questions for Chapter #6.
Exit Slip: What do you predict may happen in the kite running competition? Will Hassan and Amir win or lose? Explain.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Thursday, March 22
Objective: SWBAT describe how kite running can be viewed as a theme in the story.
Do-Now: Describe a day or special event you looked forward to every year when you were a child. What was so special about this day/event? Describe what occurred. What is the best memory you have of this day/event?
Today: 1) Class will begin reading Chapter #6. What is kite running? Why is it so special to Hassan and Amir?
2) Class will continue to read Chapter #6. How do Hassan and Amir work together during the kite running competitions? What does this show you about their friendship?
3) Students will begin to complete questions for Chapter #6.
Exit Slip: Describe the kite running competition and what is entails.
Do-Now: Describe a day or special event you looked forward to every year when you were a child. What was so special about this day/event? Describe what occurred. What is the best memory you have of this day/event?
Today: 1) Class will begin reading Chapter #6. What is kite running? Why is it so special to Hassan and Amir?
2) Class will continue to read Chapter #6. How do Hassan and Amir work together during the kite running competitions? What does this show you about their friendship?
3) Students will begin to complete questions for Chapter #6.
Exit Slip: Describe the kite running competition and what is entails.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Monday, March 19
Objective: SWBAT describe the significance of Baba’s birthday present to Hassan.
Do-Now: Is there anything about your looks that you wish you could change? Would you ever consider getting plastic surgery? Why or why not? Do you believe people are entitled to change the way they look through surgery or should they just accept themselves the way they are?
Today: 1) Class will finish reading Chapter #5. What “present” does Baba give to Hassan? What is the significance of this gift?
2) Class will complete questions for Chapters #1-5.
Exit Slip: Was Baba right to give Hassan plastic surgery to remove his cleft lip or should he have just let Hassan remain the way he was? What do you believe motivated Baba to give Hassan this gift? Explain.
Do-Now: Is there anything about your looks that you wish you could change? Would you ever consider getting plastic surgery? Why or why not? Do you believe people are entitled to change the way they look through surgery or should they just accept themselves the way they are?
Today: 1) Class will finish reading Chapter #5. What “present” does Baba give to Hassan? What is the significance of this gift?
2) Class will complete questions for Chapters #1-5.
Exit Slip: Was Baba right to give Hassan plastic surgery to remove his cleft lip or should he have just let Hassan remain the way he was? What do you believe motivated Baba to give Hassan this gift? Explain.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Friday, March 15
Objective: SWBAT decribe the friendship between Amir and Hassan and evaluate possible reasons the friendship may not last.
Do-Now: Can Amir and Hassan remain friends for the rest of their lives or will their friendship have to end with their childhood? Why might they not be able to remain friends once they are adults? Explain. (Hint: Think of their ethnicity and social status.)
Today: Class will continue to read Chapter #4. What is the friendship like between Amir and Hassan? Why does Hassan seem to feel the two of them cannot remain friends?
Exit Slip: Besides their ethnicity and social status, what other differences do you see between Amir and Hassan which may one day lead to the ending of their friendship?
Do-Now: Can Amir and Hassan remain friends for the rest of their lives or will their friendship have to end with their childhood? Why might they not be able to remain friends once they are adults? Explain. (Hint: Think of their ethnicity and social status.)
Today: Class will continue to read Chapter #4. What is the friendship like between Amir and Hassan? Why does Hassan seem to feel the two of them cannot remain friends?
Exit Slip: Besides their ethnicity and social status, what other differences do you see between Amir and Hassan which may one day lead to the ending of their friendship?
Thursday, March 15
Objective: SWBAT summarize the main events in Chapters #1-3 of "The Kite Runner."
Do-Now/Today/Exit Slip: Summarize the main events in Chapters #1-3 of "The Kite Runner." (You may refer to the book for help.) Your response should be a MINIMUM of 5-7 complete sentences.
Do-Now/Today/Exit Slip: Summarize the main events in Chapters #1-3 of "The Kite Runner." (You may refer to the book for help.) Your response should be a MINIMUM of 5-7 complete sentences.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Friday, March 9
Objective: SWBAT describe the friendship between Amir and Hassan.
Do-Now: Describe your best friend. Where did you meet him/her? How long have you two been friends? What qualities does he/she possess which you admire?
Today: 1) Class will begin to read Chapter #4. What is the relationship like between Ali and Baba as they are growing up? How has it changed now that they are adults?
2) Class will continue reading Chapter #4, focusing on the friendship between Hassan and Amir as children.
Exit Slip: Describe the friendship between Amir and Hassan. Compare/contrast their friendship with the friendship between Baba and Ali. (Write a MINIMUM of FIVE COMPLETE SENTENCES)
Do-Now: Describe your best friend. Where did you meet him/her? How long have you two been friends? What qualities does he/she possess which you admire?
Today: 1) Class will begin to read Chapter #4. What is the relationship like between Ali and Baba as they are growing up? How has it changed now that they are adults?
2) Class will continue reading Chapter #4, focusing on the friendship between Hassan and Amir as children.
Exit Slip: Describe the friendship between Amir and Hassan. Compare/contrast their friendship with the friendship between Baba and Ali. (Write a MINIMUM of FIVE COMPLETE SENTENCES)
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Thursday, March 8
Objective: SWBAT describe the father/son relationship between Baba and Amir.
Do-Now: Recall what you have learned so far about Baba and Amir (the narrator). Describe their relationship as father/son.
Today: 1) Class will finish reading Chapter #3. What does this chapter show us about Baba? What does this chapter show us about the father/son relationship between Baba and Amir?
2) Students will begin to complete question # 8 in their review packets.
Exit Slip: Describe the father/son relationship between Baba and Amir. Compare/contrast it to the relationship you have with your own father/mother.
Do-Now: Recall what you have learned so far about Baba and Amir (the narrator). Describe their relationship as father/son.
Today: 1) Class will finish reading Chapter #3. What does this chapter show us about Baba? What does this chapter show us about the father/son relationship between Baba and Amir?
2) Students will begin to complete question # 8 in their review packets.
Exit Slip: Describe the father/son relationship between Baba and Amir. Compare/contrast it to the relationship you have with your own father/mother.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Monday, March 5
Objective: SWBAT characterize Baba based on his actions, dialogue, and narrator's description.
Do-Now: Characterize yourself: What do you look like? What do you act like? Describe your personality. Describe your likes/dislikes. What about you makes you unique?
Today: 1) Class will begin to read Chapter #3. What do we learn about Baba?
2) Class will continue reading Chapter #3, characterizing Baba based on his actions, dialogue, and the narrator's descriptions of him.
Exit Slip: Characterize Baba based on his actions, dialogue, and the narrator's descriptions of him.
Do-Now: Characterize yourself: What do you look like? What do you act like? Describe your personality. Describe your likes/dislikes. What about you makes you unique?
Today: 1) Class will begin to read Chapter #3. What do we learn about Baba?
2) Class will continue reading Chapter #3, characterizing Baba based on his actions, dialogue, and the narrator's descriptions of him.
Exit Slip: Characterize Baba based on his actions, dialogue, and the narrator's descriptions of him.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Friday, March 2
Objective: SWBAT analyze the father/son relationship between Amir and Baba and relate it to their own parental relationships.
Do-Now: Describe the relationship you have with your mother and/or father.
Today: 1) Class will continue to read Chapter #3, focusing on the relationship between Hassan and Baba.
2) Students will finish reading Chapter #3. How does Baba feel about Hassan? Why is he disappointed with him? Class will discuss the ending of Chapter #3. What might his ending suggest about the future of Baba and Amir’s relationship?
Exit Slip: Describe Baba and Amir’s relationship. How is it similar/different from the relationship you have with your parents?
Do-Now: Describe the relationship you have with your mother and/or father.
Today: 1) Class will continue to read Chapter #3, focusing on the relationship between Hassan and Baba.
2) Students will finish reading Chapter #3. How does Baba feel about Hassan? Why is he disappointed with him? Class will discuss the ending of Chapter #3. What might his ending suggest about the future of Baba and Amir’s relationship?
Exit Slip: Describe Baba and Amir’s relationship. How is it similar/different from the relationship you have with your parents?
Friday, February 24, 2012
Thursday, March 1
Objective: SWBAT characterize Baba based on his actions, dialogue, and narrator’s descriptions.
Do-Now: Describe your father. What does he look like? What is his personality like? What does he do for a living? What are some of his traits that set him apart from others?
Today: 1) Class will share out Do Now responses. Teacher will review Chapter 1 and the beginning of Chapter #2. What have we learned so far about the character Hassan?
2) Class will finish reading Chapter #2, continuing to characterize Hassan.
3) Students will begin to read Chapter #3, beginning to characterize Baba. Class will discuss the character, Baba, and the effect he has on the narrator, Amir.
Exit Slip: Characterize Baba based on his actions, dialogue, and narrator’s descriptions.
Do-Now: Describe your father. What does he look like? What is his personality like? What does he do for a living? What are some of his traits that set him apart from others?
Today: 1) Class will share out Do Now responses. Teacher will review Chapter 1 and the beginning of Chapter #2. What have we learned so far about the character Hassan?
2) Class will finish reading Chapter #2, continuing to characterize Hassan.
3) Students will begin to read Chapter #3, beginning to characterize Baba. Class will discuss the character, Baba, and the effect he has on the narrator, Amir.
Exit Slip: Characterize Baba based on his actions, dialogue, and narrator’s descriptions.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
February 24
Objective: SWBAT characterize Hassan based on his actions, dialogue, and narrator’s descriptions.
Do-Now: Describe an event in your life that changed you forever.
Today: 1) Teacher will review characterization: direct and indirect.
2) Class will read Chapter #1 and discuss the foreshadowing which occurs in the chapter. What might be the event that changed the author’s life?
3) Students will follow along in their books as the class listens to Chapter #2.
Exit Slip: Charactize Hassan based on his actions, dialogue and the descriptions the narrator has given.
Do-Now: Describe an event in your life that changed you forever.
Today: 1) Teacher will review characterization: direct and indirect.
2) Class will read Chapter #1 and discuss the foreshadowing which occurs in the chapter. What might be the event that changed the author’s life?
3) Students will follow along in their books as the class listens to Chapter #2.
Exit Slip: Charactize Hassan based on his actions, dialogue and the descriptions the narrator has given.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Thursday, February 23
Objective: SWBAT gain a background knowledge on the author of “The Kite Runner” as well as the history of Afghanistan.
Do-Now: KWL: What do you already know about Afghanistan and its people?
Today: 1) KWL: What do you want to know about Afghanistan and its people?
2) Teacher and students will read a brief background on the author of “The Kite Runner” and discuss how the author’s life may influence his book.
3) Students will read a brief background on the history of Afghanistan.
Exit Slip: KWL: What did you learn about Afghanistan? Based on what you’ve learned, what do you believe “The Kite Runner” may be about?
Do-Now: KWL: What do you already know about Afghanistan and its people?
Today: 1) KWL: What do you want to know about Afghanistan and its people?
2) Teacher and students will read a brief background on the author of “The Kite Runner” and discuss how the author’s life may influence his book.
3) Students will read a brief background on the history of Afghanistan.
Exit Slip: KWL: What did you learn about Afghanistan? Based on what you’ve learned, what do you believe “The Kite Runner” may be about?
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Friday, February 17
Objective: SWBAT compose their own versions of Jamaica Kinkaid's "Girl," emulating the author's style and tone.
Do-Now: Think of yesterday's "Girl" poem. What expectations do you feel society has for your gender? What are you expected to do? What are you expected NOT to do? How are you expected to act?
Today: Compose your own version of Jamaica Kinkaid's "Girl" (titled either "Girl" or "Boy" depending on your gender.) In this poem, you should focus on what you feel society's expectations are for YOU. You should try to model your poem's style after Jamaica Kinkaid's. NOTE: You are not copying her ideas, you are creating your own. However, your poem will sound similar to Kinkaid's.
Homework: Finish your "Girl" or "Boy" poem.
Do-Now: Think of yesterday's "Girl" poem. What expectations do you feel society has for your gender? What are you expected to do? What are you expected NOT to do? How are you expected to act?
Today: Compose your own version of Jamaica Kinkaid's "Girl" (titled either "Girl" or "Boy" depending on your gender.) In this poem, you should focus on what you feel society's expectations are for YOU. You should try to model your poem's style after Jamaica Kinkaid's. NOTE: You are not copying her ideas, you are creating your own. However, your poem will sound similar to Kinkaid's.
Homework: Finish your "Girl" or "Boy" poem.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Thursday, February 16
Objective: SWBAT relate Jamaica Kinkaid’s poem “Girl” to the character Annie in her novel “Annie John.”
Do-Now: What expectations did Annie’s parents have for her as a girl? (What did they want her to do? How did they want her to act?) What expectations do you think society has for girls? Explain.
Today: 1) Go over Do-Now
2) Read Jamaica Kinkaid's "Girl." How can this poem be related to her book "Annie John?"
Exit Slip: What similarities did you find between the girl in the “Girl” poem and Annie? Explain.
Do-Now: What expectations did Annie’s parents have for her as a girl? (What did they want her to do? How did they want her to act?) What expectations do you think society has for girls? Explain.
Today: 1) Go over Do-Now
2) Read Jamaica Kinkaid's "Girl." How can this poem be related to her book "Annie John?"
Exit Slip: What similarities did you find between the girl in the “Girl” poem and Annie? Explain.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Monday, February
Objective: SWBAT evaluate the conclusion of “Annie John.”
Do-Now: How did Annie change as a result of her illness? How might this change affect her during the final chapter of the book? What do you predict Annie might now do?
Today: 1) Class will review chapters 1-7, focusing on the changes Annie has gone through as she has aged.
2) Class will begin to read Chapter #8: A Walk to the Jetty. What does Annie reflect on during her last day on the island?
3) Students will continue reading Chapter #8, focusing on how the story’s lose ends are being wrapped up in the final chapter.
4) Students will begin questions for Chapter #8.
Exit Slip: Describe Annie’s last day on the island. What does she do? Who does she visit? How are these events significant?
Homework: Finish questions for Chapter #8.
Do-Now: How did Annie change as a result of her illness? How might this change affect her during the final chapter of the book? What do you predict Annie might now do?
Today: 1) Class will review chapters 1-7, focusing on the changes Annie has gone through as she has aged.
2) Class will begin to read Chapter #8: A Walk to the Jetty. What does Annie reflect on during her last day on the island?
3) Students will continue reading Chapter #8, focusing on how the story’s lose ends are being wrapped up in the final chapter.
4) Students will begin questions for Chapter #8.
Exit Slip: Describe Annie’s last day on the island. What does she do? Who does she visit? How are these events significant?
Homework: Finish questions for Chapter #8.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Friday, February 10
Objective: SWBAT describe how Annie’s character is changed by her illness.
Do-Now: Who takes care of you when you are sick? Do you believe getting cared for by a friend/family members helps you recover more quickly? What affect can being sick have on your life once you are better?
Today: 1) Class will share out Do-Nows and discuss the effects illness can have on people.
2) Class will begin to read chapter #7: “The Long Rain,” focusing on how Annie is taken care of during her illness.
3) Students will finish reading chapter #7, examining how Annie has changed due to her illness.
4) Students will begin review questions for chapter #7.
Exit Slip: How did Annie’s illness change her physically, mentally, and emotionally? Explain.
Homework: Finish questions for Chapter #7.
Do-Now: Who takes care of you when you are sick? Do you believe getting cared for by a friend/family members helps you recover more quickly? What affect can being sick have on your life once you are better?
Today: 1) Class will share out Do-Nows and discuss the effects illness can have on people.
2) Class will begin to read chapter #7: “The Long Rain,” focusing on how Annie is taken care of during her illness.
3) Students will finish reading chapter #7, examining how Annie has changed due to her illness.
4) Students will begin review questions for chapter #7.
Exit Slip: How did Annie’s illness change her physically, mentally, and emotionally? Explain.
Homework: Finish questions for Chapter #7.
Thursday, February 9
Objective: SWBAT describe the events which cause Annie to become more distant from both her mother and Gwen.
Do-Now: Think of someone who you were once good friends with who you don’t hang out with any more. Why did you stop spending time with this person? What caused the relationship between the two of you to change?
Today: 1) Class will share-out Do-Nows and discuss reasons why friends grow apart. Class will review the relationship between Annie and Gwen.
2) Class will begin to read chapter #6: “Somewhere, Belgium,” focusing on how Annie and Gwen’s friendship is beginning to fall apart.
3) Students will finish reading chapter #6, examining how Annie and her mother’s relationship is deteriorating.
4) Students will begin review questions for chapter #6.
Exit Slip: Describe what caused Annie to distance herself from Gwen. From her mother?
Homework: Finish Chapter #6 Questions
Do-Now: Think of someone who you were once good friends with who you don’t hang out with any more. Why did you stop spending time with this person? What caused the relationship between the two of you to change?
Today: 1) Class will share-out Do-Nows and discuss reasons why friends grow apart. Class will review the relationship between Annie and Gwen.
2) Class will begin to read chapter #6: “Somewhere, Belgium,” focusing on how Annie and Gwen’s friendship is beginning to fall apart.
3) Students will finish reading chapter #6, examining how Annie and her mother’s relationship is deteriorating.
4) Students will begin review questions for chapter #6.
Exit Slip: Describe what caused Annie to distance herself from Gwen. From her mother?
Homework: Finish Chapter #6 Questions
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