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.
Friday, February 24, 2012
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
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Monday, February 6
Objective: SWBAT characterize Annie based on her actions/thoughts in school.
Do-Now: How do you act in school? Do you behave or misbehave? Do you complete all your work? Do you get high grades or low grades? Describe yourself as a student.
Today: 1) Review characterization. How would you characterize Annie so far?
2) Class will begin to read chapter #5 : “Columbus in Chains,” discussing Annie’s role as a student.
3) Students will finish reading chapter #5, characterizing Annie based on her actions and inner thoughts.
4) Students will begin review questions for chapter #5.
Exit Slip: How are you similar to Annie as a student? How are you different? Explain.
Homework: Finish questions for Chapter #5
Do-Now: How do you act in school? Do you behave or misbehave? Do you complete all your work? Do you get high grades or low grades? Describe yourself as a student.
Today: 1) Review characterization. How would you characterize Annie so far?
2) Class will begin to read chapter #5 : “Columbus in Chains,” discussing Annie’s role as a student.
3) Students will finish reading chapter #5, characterizing Annie based on her actions and inner thoughts.
4) Students will begin review questions for chapter #5.
Exit Slip: How are you similar to Annie as a student? How are you different? Explain.
Homework: Finish questions for Chapter #5
Friday, February 3, 2012
Friday, February 3
Objective: SWBAT describe the effects the Red Girl has on Annie’s personality and actions.
Do-Now: Do you feel your friends have a big influence on you? Do you have an influence on them? Have you ever had a friend become a bad influence on you? Have you ever been a bad influence on a friend? Explain.
Today: 1) Class will share out their Do-Nows. Teacher and class will discuss the effect Gwen has had on Annie.
2) Class will begin reading "The Red Girl", examining how the Red Girl is becoming a bad influence on Annie.
3) Students will begin completing questions for "The Red Girl."
Exit Slip: escribe at least TWO ways the Red Girl has had a negative effect on Annie?
Homework: Finish questions for "The Red Girl"
Do-Now: Do you feel your friends have a big influence on you? Do you have an influence on them? Have you ever had a friend become a bad influence on you? Have you ever been a bad influence on a friend? Explain.
Today: 1) Class will share out their Do-Nows. Teacher and class will discuss the effect Gwen has had on Annie.
2) Class will begin reading "The Red Girl", examining how the Red Girl is becoming a bad influence on Annie.
3) Students will begin completing questions for "The Red Girl."
Exit Slip: escribe at least TWO ways the Red Girl has had a negative effect on Annie?
Homework: Finish questions for "The Red Girl"
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Thursday, February 2
Objective: SWBAT describe how Annie uses her friends and success at school to replace her mother’s friendship.
Do-Now: How has Annie and her mother’s relationship now changed? Do you feel that they will start to get closer again or will they only grow further apart? How will Annie starting school affect this?
Today: 1) Class will share out Do-Now responses
2) Class will begin reading "Gwen" from Annie John, examining on how Annie’s school life is used to replace the void she feels from losing her relationship with her mother.
3) Students will finish reading "Gwen," discussing the state of Annie’s relationship with her mother.
4) Students will begin to complete questions for "Gwen."
Exit Slip: How do you think you would fit in at Annie's school? Would you enjoy attending a school that was very strict and encouraged all its students to act the same? Explain.
Homework: Finish questions for "Gwen"
Do-Now: How has Annie and her mother’s relationship now changed? Do you feel that they will start to get closer again or will they only grow further apart? How will Annie starting school affect this?
Today: 1) Class will share out Do-Now responses
2) Class will begin reading "Gwen" from Annie John, examining on how Annie’s school life is used to replace the void she feels from losing her relationship with her mother.
3) Students will finish reading "Gwen," discussing the state of Annie’s relationship with her mother.
4) Students will begin to complete questions for "Gwen."
Exit Slip: How do you think you would fit in at Annie's school? Would you enjoy attending a school that was very strict and encouraged all its students to act the same? Explain.
Homework: Finish questions for "Gwen"
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