A. Bell Ringer:
List 4 similarities between "Go Deep to the Sewer" and "The Talk"
Compare Cosby's style to Soto's style,.....What did you notice that was the same? What did you notice that was different?
Use complete sentences. Be specific. Don't make vague statements like "both stories were funny"
Goal: Students will read, comprehend and interpret a personal narrative
Students will recognize situational humor
B. Finish discussion on "The Talk"
1. Respond: What were your feelings for the boys as you read this essay? Explain.
2. (a) Recall: What jobs do the boys hope to have when they get older? (b) Infer: What do the boys’ choice of future jobs suggest about their characters? Explain.
3. (a) Infer: Do you think this is the first time the boys have watched the beautiful girl? Why or why not? (b) Draw Conclusions: What does the girl in the window seem to represent for the two young boys?
4. Speculate: What advice do you think an adult might give the two boys to help them feel better about themselves?
Thursday:
C. Quiz on BOTH STORIES
D. Students will review nonfiction terms and structure using www.studyisland.com
There are 3 exercises.
The assignment is marked in study island
E. . REMINDER: THERE WILL BE A NONFICTION TERMS TEST ON FRIDAY
1.2.9.A:
Evaluate text organization and content to determine the author’s purpose, point of view, and effectiveness according to the author’s theses, accuracy, thoroughness, and patterns of logic.
1.3.9.C:
Analyze the use and effectiveness of literary elements used by one or more authors, including characterization, setting, plot, theme, point of view, tone, mood, and style
