Week 11: November 14 th – 18 th

1. Week 11: November 14th – 18th

2. Monday, November 14th, 2011Objective: by the end of this lesson, 1. you will be able to explain the difference between a level three mini-thesis and a level four mini-thesis;2. Evaluate and revise each other’s mini-thesis statements using the mini-thesis rubric; 3. Compose a mini-thesis statement in response to a new prompt;4. review the main events and characters of “A Soldier’s Tale” and “License to Kill” Silent Do Now: • **Take out your guided reading graphic organizers for “License to Kill” and “A Soldier’s Tale” • Please answer the following in 2-3 sentences each: • Do you agree with Salim’s choice to have the man murdered? Why or why not? Agenda: • Do Now • Mini-thesis Statements Labs • Discuss chapters by reviewing HW • Homework: • Catch up on reading (quiz this week!) – Test next week! • Binder due tomorrow! • Finish agency worksheet (double bubble)

3. Do you have the following assignments to turn in? • Vocabulary Lesson #2 Story • “A Soldier’s Tale” Guided Reading Notes • Completed Agency Double Bubble

4. Tuesday, November 15th, 2011Objective: by the end of this lesson,1. compare and contrast how the adults and kids view the war in “A Soldier’s Tale”;2. review the main events and characters of “A Soldier’s Tale”;3. organize and illustrate the main events of the novel by creating a timeline (chronological and narrative). Silent Do Now: • How do the children and adults view the war in this chapter? Do they view it similarly? Do they view it differently? Who and why? • In other words, how do Ram and Salim feel about the war? • How does Balwant Singh characterize the war? • Explain in at least 3-4 sentences. Agenda: • Do Now – themes brainstorm • Review “A Soldier’s Tale” • Timeline! • Homework: • Read “Tragedy Queen” and complete guided reading questions (tomorrow!) • Read “A Love Story” and complete graphic organizer (due Friday)

5. How do the children and adults view the war?

6. Information about the Indo-Pakistani War “A Soldier’s Tale” • India and Pakistan are two different countries that share a border. There is a long history of conflict/war between these two countries. • In 1971 there was a war called the Indo-Pakistani War that lasted only 13 days (the shortest war in history). This war is described in this chapter. • There continues to be tension between these two countries and alleged terrorist attacks. • This chapter takes place when Ram is living with and working for Neelima Kumar (he has the week off and is spending the week with Salim in the Chawl), before the movie theater scene and before Ram kills Shantaram.

7. Why is this? Why do the adults and children view the war differently? • The children and adults view the war differently because … • Children are more innocent and they have not gone through the things that adults have gone through. • Adults are more corrupt; this is because Swarup is trying to show that kids are the future --- better future for India. • Overall, the author uses the differences between adults and kids to show that adults abuse their power • Kids are more naiive and they are more likely to think about good things that may happen, aadults will not

8. Questions for “A Soldier’s Tale” • Where does this chapter take place? Why are Ram and Salim in this place? • How do Ram and Salim and the other kids feel about the war? • Who is Balwant Singh? • Why does Balwant Singh say that “this is not a real war”? • Summarize the story he tells everyone in this chapter. • What effect does his story have on his audience? • How is the truth about Balwant Singh revealed? • What does Balwant Singh do after he is exposed as a liar? • What was the purpose of this story? How did it help Ram correctly answer another question on W3B?

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10. Wednesday, November 16th, 2011Objective: by the end of this lesson,1. you will be able to identify two developing themes in Q & A;2. review the main events and characters of “License to Kill” and “Tragedy Queen”;3. organize and illustrate the main events of the novel by creating a timeline (chronological and narrative). Silent Do Now: • What is a theme? Hint look at your “Theme” Notes on page 13 of your binder if you do not remember! • What are some themes of Q&A? Write and explain at least 2 of them. Make sure they are not topics or cliches! We discussed some yesterday  -> has to do with the topics of children v. adults, agency, colonization • Explain each in at least 2-3 sentences. Agenda: • Do Now – themes brainstorm • Review “License to Kill” and “Tragedy Queen” • Timeline! • Homework: • Read “A Love Story” and write character descriptions and plot points on a loose sheet of paper!

11. License to Kill Questions… • When does this chapter occur? What has just happened before? • Why didn’t Ram and Salim see each other for awhile? • How has Salim changed? What is he like? • What is the story that Salim tells Ram? Who does Salim see again? • Who saved Salim’s life? • What does Salim do about the contract?

12. “License to Kill” Guided Reading Notes10th Grade World Literature: Ms. BreindelUnit Two: Q & A by Vikas Swarup Theme: List and explain at least one major theme from this chapter.

13. Name: “Tragedy Queen” Guided Reading Homework Directions: Answer the following questions using specific examples and details from the chapter on a separate loose sheet of paper. Title this assignment as “ ‘Tragedy Queen’ Guided Reading Homework”. Respond to each question in 2-3 complete sentences. • Why does Neelima Kumar reject/not hire Salim? • Describe Neelima Kumar’s mother. How does Ram feel about her? • How does Neelima Kumar change after Maaji’s (her mother’s) death? • What happens when RanjeetMistry comes to rob Neelima Kumar? Desrcibe this episode in the chapter. What does this reveal about Neelima Kumar? • What happens when Neelima Kumar’s boyfriend starts visiting her? • Why is this chapter called “Tragedy Queen”? • Why and how does Neelima Kumar kill herself? • Why doesn’t Ram go to the police? • How does Prem Kumar attempt to trick Ram during W3B? • How does this chapter end (game show scene– what happens)?

14. English Binder Check #2 – Quarter 2, November 10D --- Please place this sheet on page 46 of your binder.

15. What you need to accomplish for today’s work time with your partner: • Choose a writer and choose a facilitator/ supplies manager • Title each chapter, figure out how old Ram is in the chapter, write where it takes place (city, chawl, etc.) • Using your existing plot point lists, write at least four plot points per chapter • When you finish this list for Prologue through A Soldier’s Tale, identify moments of agency and moments of transgression • We will not be using work materials until our double block!

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17. Agenda: Friday, September 18th, 2011Objectives: By the end of this lesson,1. You will be able to explain the criteria for selecting best evidence and identify the best evidence for several mini-thesis statements about Q & A;2. organize and illustrate the main events from Q & A by creating narrative and chronological timelines about the novel. Silent Do Now: In 2-3 sentences each, please answer the following: • Where is Ram in this chapter? What does he do for a living? • How does Ram feel about Nita? Are his feelings similar to how he has felt about other women in the book? (Neelima, Gudiya, Meenakshi) • How does Ram feel about Shankar? • Do Now • Best Evidence Criteria • Partner Practice! • Independent Practice • Timeline Worktime Homework: • Finish reading Q & A • Study for next Wednesday’s test! • If you will not be here, please let me know today or Monday!

18. Objective: By the end of this lesson,1. You will be able to explain the criteria for selecting best evidence Best Evidence… • Is a quote with a citation (Author’s Last Name, Page #), example: (Swarup 19) • Is meaningfully quoted • Not longer than two sentences • Includes everything the reader needs to know to understand the sentence • Shows the author’s unique thinking • Directly supports the mini-thesis statement • SHOWS rather than TELLS why the mini-thesis statement is correct • Does not just REPEAT the argument • Rather, it extends the thinking of your mini-thesis statement

19. Objective: By the end of this lesson,1. You will be able to explain the criteria for selecting best evidence ORQ Best Evidence Rubric

20. Objective: By the end of this lesson,1. You will be able to explain the criteria for selecting best evidence Best Evidence Selection Identification Practice Prompt: Explain why NeelimaKumari is known as the “tragedy queen” and explain what this reveals about her character. Mini-Thesis 1: In the chapter “Tragedy Queen” by VikasSwarup, NeelimaKumari is known as the Tragedy Queen of Bollywood because she is able to channel the sadness in her personal life into her films and this shows that although she is beautiful and famous, she is actually damaged and broken on the inside.

21. Objective: By the end of this lesson,1. You will be able to identify the best evidence for several mini-thesis statements about Q & A Finding Best Evidence ( + Author’s Last Name + Page Number + ) Example: (Swarup 134) • Read with a purpose and look for key words from your prompt/purpose question • Identify relevant evidence through meaningful annotation • Write an annotation that explains why you underlined or highlighted that part of the text • Identify and compose your mini-thesis statement • Choose which pieces of evidence best support your mini-thesis statement by asking yourself: • Does it directly support my mini-thesis? • Does it completely answer the prompt/part of the prompt I am addressing? • Does it extend the thinking (i.e., SHOW) instead of repeating the argument? • Choose one piece of evidence and meaningfully quote the text in less than two sentences with a citation • Citation =

22. Objective: By the end of this lesson,1. You will be able to identify the best evidence for several mini-thesis statements about Q & A Best Evidence Selection PracticeGroupwork **Re-read pages 264-265and 282-287** Prompt: Based on the chapter, “(or A Love Story)” by Vikas Swarup, explain how Ram has been affected by the inequities between rich and poor in India and how this inequity influences his actions in the chapter. Purpose Question: How is Ram effected by the injustice and the gap between the rich and the poor in India and how does this gap affect the way he feels and acts? Mini-Thesis: In the chapter “(or A Love Story)” by VikasSwaup, the inequities between the rich and poor cause Ram to feel sympathy for the other characters who, like himself, are struggling to survive and resentment and anger towards the rich who take advantage of the poor. The poor become like a his family and he does anything to protect them and his resentment of the rich ultimately leads him to confront and expose Swapna Devi for the monster that she is. Best Evidence to Support the Mini-Thesis: _______________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________

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24. Objective: By the end of this lesson,1. You will be able to identify the best evidence for several mini-thesis statements about Q & A Best Evidence Selection PracticeExtra Practice with a Partner **Re-read pages 270 and 266-267** Prompt: Based on the chapter, “(or A Love Story)” by VikasSwarup, explain how family traditions limit the agency of both Nita and Lajwanti . Purpose Question: How do family traditions limit the amount of power and control that both Lajwanti and Nita have over their own lives and their own identities? Mini-Thesis: In the chapter “(or A Love Story)” by VikasSwaup, family traditions limit the freedom of both Lajwanti and Nita because these traditions force them to give their hard earned money away to other family members, thus causing them to become indentured servants . Best Evidence to Support the Mini-Thesis: _______________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________

25. Objective: By the end of this lesson,1. You will be able to identify the best evidence for several mini-thesis statements about Q & A Best Evidence Selection PracticeIndependent Work **Re-read pages 269-270** Prompt: Based on the chapter, “(or A Love Story)” by VikasSwarup, explain what Ram learns about real love versus “reel love”. Purpose Question: What has Ram learned about real love and how is this different from what he learned about love from the movies? Mini-Thesis: In the chapter “(or A Love Story)” by VikasSwaup, Ram learns that real love, unlike “reel love” as depicted in the movies, grows and develops over time and does not happen instantly. He also learns that real love changes everything. Best Evidence to Support the Mini-Thesis: _______________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________

26. Thursday, November 17th, 2011Objective: by the end of this lesson,1. you will be able to identify two developing themes in Q & A;2. discuss level one, two, and three questions about the main events and characters of “License to Kill” and “Tragedy Queen”;3. organize and illustrate the main events of the novel by creating a timeline (chronological and narrative). Silent Do Now: • What is a theme? • What are some themes of Q&A? Write and explain at least 2 of them. Make sure they are not topics or cliches! We discussed some Tuesday  -> has to do with the topics of children v. adults, agency, transgression, knowledge • Explain each in at least 2-3 sentences. Agenda: • Do Now – themes brainstorm • Discuss “License to Kill” and “Tragedy Queen” • Timeline! • Homework: • Read “A Love Story” and write character descriptions and plot points on a loose sheet of paper! • Due tomorrow!