Objective: By the end of class, students will be introduced to new vocabulary, read and interpret non-fiction identifying irony and cause / effect as we read, make real life connections, and identify characters tracking their experiences to date.
DO NOW
Write a sentence for the first five words on page 349. Be sure to use context clues. We will practice words tomorrow and Wed a and you will have a vocabulary quiz on Thursday.
Direct Instruction
Read 353-356. Identify irony an cause / effect as we read.
Use the handout with the character names to track their
experiences on the mountain as we read. This will obviously be ongoing so leave
room to add more information.
Guided / Independent
1. Double journal entries. On the right side, pick 5 quotes or passage from the story through page 356. Them on the left, write why you choose each one. How do you connect with it? What does it remind you of?
2. In one paragraph (5-6 sentences) explain the cause / effect regarding Krakauer"s oxygen tank (page 355) and then summerize why it is ironic.
3. Both THE LEAP and INTO THIN AIR describe unsuspected changes in the weather. Explain the irony in both these situations. What actually happens?
4. Look at the paragraph on the top of page 356 and list words that FORESHADOW that something bad is going to happen.
Exit pass
Do you consider yourself a leader, a follower or neither? So, if you were on themountain, would you look to help others in distress, ask for help hoping someone would get you back to base camp, or just do your own thing?
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