Warm Up: PASS IN YOUR STUDY GUIDES
Review Steve’s advice to his brother from page 205, “Think about all the tomorrows of your life”. What do you think about the tomorrows of your own life? Do you feel like you are in control of your tomorrow? Literature Focus: Monster Reviewing Steve’s Testimony: Is he guilty or innocent? Writing Assignment: Composing Closing Arguments Homework: Complete your closing argument Your final version must be a well written MEAL paragraph of one full page (typed) or two full pages (written)
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Warm Up: Compare the testimonies of Lorelle Henry and Bobo Evans. How might each impact Steve’s case? Explain.
Literature Focus: Monster, pages 201-238 Characterization, Plot and Inference: Steve’s Testimony Homework: Finish the packet! WELCOME BACK FOLKS!!
Warm Up: What caused Steve to feel as if he is going to throw up (both the external and internal reason). In other words, what is physically causing him to feel nauseous and how does this reflect a mental cause of his nausea? Literature Focus: Monster Characterization:
Homework: Finish Section Four (Up to Page 200) and complete the questions NO MEAL PARAGRAPH! You’re welcome. Warm Up: Share study guide responses for section two
Literature Focus: Monster Discussion: On pages 78-79, O’Brien tells Steve, “Half of those jurors, no matter what they said when we questioned them when we picked the jury, believed you were guilty the moment they laid eyes on you. You're young, you’re Black, and you're on trial. What else do they need to know?” What do you think she means by this statement? How do you think she feels about defending Steve? Do you believe Steve is having a fair trial? Do you think he has a chance of being found innocent? Would you judge Steve if you were on the jury? Why or why not? Documentary: Young Kids, Hard Time Begin Section Three Homework: Finish section three AND complete the questions including the MEAL paragraph Warm Up: Should a teenager charged with a serious crime be charged as an adult?
Literature Focus: Monster Begin Reading! Focus: Characterization of Steve What are Steve’s fears? What does this tell you about his character? Homework: Finish Study Guide for section one. Warm Up: Finish Theme Review
Literature Focus: Monster Pre-reading discussion Homework: Written Reflection Choose one of the statements we discuss during today’s class. Explain how your opinion of this statement changed after listening to your classmate’s opinions. If you did not change your mind at all after today’s class, then explain how your classmate’s comments further supported your personal belief. Warm Up: What is Macbeth’s Tragic Flaw?
Literature Focus: Macbeth Macbeth As a Tragic Hero Film Analysis Theme Analysis Homework: Written Response of Macbeth as a Tragic Hero |
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