DO NOW
Write down some themes of of LTTS -
- Betrayal ( Patrick betrays Mary / Mary betrays the police)
- People are unpredictable (small, weak Mary?? NOT)
- Human Nature prevails (mother does anything to protect baby / some also say it was in Patrick's nature to "cheat")
Direct Instruction
Analyze Mary's character in beginning of story compared to after she killed Patrick. Discuss and note types of conflicts and conflict resolutions on handout.
Guided
Review directions for the ARGUMENT ASSIGNMENT.
Independent
Choose an argument and then find evidence to support your argument by completing handout. Then type your argument on a NEO. Be sure to be persuasive and use Mary's character traits to help support your claim in addition to the quotes and instances you use to convict her or aquit her.
Check for Understanding
Individual student checks during independent work
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