Monday, October 12, 2015

Tuesday, October 12 - Alice Walker - Intro to Everyday Use

Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze character in short fiction in order to improve reading comprehension.

DO NOW 

Due to technology, our society has become very fast-paced there is a disconnect between the older generation and younger generations because of it. and How do you maintain your family or racial or religious culture? Do you or your family do anything to hold onto tradition in this changing world?

Direct Instruction

Introduction to Alice Walker / major influences - text page 83

Background on Alice Walker - write down 5 facts about Alice Walker in your notes as you watch.

The Civil Rights Movement PRECEDED the Women's movement

women's movement of 1960's

The women's movement and the civil rights movement both had great impacts on this story, "Everyday Use."

Guided
In soft holt reader - pages  - Read together ...

Complete sidebars. Also determine setting (where, what time frame and how do you know), protagonist and antagonist.

Independent

Complete a character trait sheet (double-sided) for one of the characters (Dee, Maggie or the mother) of the story. Be sure to note the page number and quote that reveals the character traits that you choose on each line and also say if it is direct or indirect characterization.

Check for understanding

Review traits and share -write on board with page numbers.

Closure
Review how character traits are revealed.

Exit Pass

From whose view is this story written and why is it significant?



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