Today in ELA 6/12

Learning Goals:
~Use reading skills and strategies to become an active reader.

Activities:
What Would You Do? White Barber
What Would You Do? Homeless Man
Brown Eyes, Blue Eyes
Maricela- Character Profile

Chapter 12: Amir
Seat Work: (In Journal)

·      What is his age? 

·      What is his ethnicity? 

·      What is his contribution? 

·      What was his reason for becoming involved? 

·      What are the effects of his association? 

·      What are some of the stereotypes Amir has about Polish people, and how does his attitude change when he meets one? 

·      What do we learn about Royce through Amir? What transformation has come over him since we were introduced to him by Curtis? Why has this happened?

·      On page 59, Amir says that "the garden's greatest benefit, I feel, was not relief to the eyes, but to make the eyes see our neighbors." What does he mean? Give some examples.

Draw a Picture of Amir on this page of your journal

Daily Writing Prompt:
Talk about a time in which you've dealt with prejudice. This can be with you being discriminated against, a friend of yours, or something you witnessed. How did it make you feel and what do you feel you should have done in that situation to improve things?

Homework:

Read Florence
Complete Lit Role