COLLECTION 1: PLOT: MOMENTS OF TRUTH
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Date: ______________________________ Period: ______
COLLECTION 2 – Characters: The People You’ll Meet
* Characters: Name four of your favorite characters from a book, movie, TV show, cartoon, etc.
* Conflict: Pick one of those characters you listed above and describe a conflict they had with another character at one time in their “life”.
* Viewing the Art - (see Elements of Lit pg 123) Examine the painting on pg 123, create a character description for the girl in the picture. What might she be like? What assumptions can be made about her from what she is wearing and the expression on her face? Be descriptive and detailed in your character development.
* Understanding Character: A mother has told her son to come straight home right after school. The boy wants to join a basketball game in the park.
What will the boy do if he is honest and responsible? ____________________________________
What will the boy do if he is deceitful and conniving? _____________________________________
What will the boy do if he is rebellious? ______________________________________________
If you were a character in a story, what type of characterization would you use to describe your character?
From Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis
Reading Comprehension Review:
Pg 128: [inference] Does the case worker know Bud or Jerry well? _________________ What information in the text helps you make your inference?
Pg 128: [inference] Are Bud and Jerry happy to have new homes? What does the author write that tells you how they feel?
Pg 129 [character] Jerry is sitting on his bed and crying openly. What does this behavior reveal about his character?
Name: ___________________________________________
Date: ______________________________ Period: ______
COLLECTION 2 – Characters: The People You’ll Meet
Ta-Na-E-Ka by Mary Whitebird
Quickwrite: What is one family tradition you would like to pass on to the next generation in your life?
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Vocabulary Words: In your own words, write a definition for the vocabulary terms:
a. loftiest __________________________________________________________________________________
b. shrewdest ________________________________________________________________________________
c. grimaced _________________________________________________________________________________
d. gorging __________________________________________________________________________________
e. audacity _________________________________________________________________________________
Reading Comprehension Review:
Pg 135: [compare and contrast] How is Mary’s grandfather different from the other Kaw Indians?
Pg 135: [character and conflict] What internal conflict is giving Mary nightmares?
Pg 136 [theme] As an eleven-year-old, how was Grandfather different from Roger?
How do these differences reflect changing times?
Pg 136: [character and conflict] What external conflict does Mary have with an adult?
Pg 136: [Characterization] What do Mary’s thoughts revel about her character traits?
Pg 137: [compare and contrast] What feelings do Roger and Mary share about Ta-Na-E-Ka?
Pg 138: [character and conflict] How does Mary’s independent nature add to the conflict in this story?
Pg 138 [theme] How do Mary and Roger’s attitudes at dinner differ from the adults?
How do these differences suggest a clash between traditional and modern values?
Pg 138: [character and conflict] How do Mary and Roger both show that they have courage?
Pg 139: [Characterization] How do you predict Mary will handle her conflict with nature?
Pg 140: [character and conflict] What worries Mary as she returns home?
How is it both an internal conflict and an external conflict?
Pg 141: [infer] What message is this sending to Mary’s family?
Pg 141: How is Mary’s conflict with the older generation resolved?
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|Extra Credit: Roger suffers during his Ta-Na-E-Ka while Mary has a good time. How do you think Roger feels about that? Write a letter from Roger to a|
|friend, telling about the two Ta-Na-E-Kas. Describe Mary’s character, and tell what you (Roger) think of her. Due January 15. |
Name: ___________________________________________
Date: ______________________________ Period: ______
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COLLECTION 2 – Characters: The People You’ll Meet
Ta-Na-E-Ka by Mary Whitebird
Quickwrite: What is one family tradition you would like to pass on to the next generation in your life?
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Vocabulary Words: In your own words, write a definition for the vocabulary terms:
a. loftiest: _________________________________________________________________________
b. shrewdest: ______________________________________________________________________
c. grimaced: _______________________________________________________________________
d. gorging: ________________________________________________________________________
e. audacity: _______________________________________________________________________________
Reading Comprehension Review:
Pg 135: [compare and contrast] How is Mary’s grandfather different from the other Kaw Indians?
Pg 135: [character and conflict] What internal conflict is giving Mary nightmares?
Pg 136 [theme] As an eleven-year-old, how was Grandfather different from Roger?
How do these differences reflect changing times?
Pg 136: [character and conflict] What external conflict does Mary have with an adult?
Pg 136: [Characterization] What do Mary’s thoughts revel about her character traits?
Pg 137: [compare and contrast] What feelings do Roger and Mary share about Ta-Na-E-Ka?
Pg 138: [character and conflict] How does Mary’s independent nature add to the conflict in this story?
Pg 138 [theme] How do Mary and Roger’s attitudes at dinner differ from the adults?
How do these differences suggest a clash between traditional and modern values?
Pg 138: [character and conflict] How do Mary and Roger both show that they have courage?
Pg 139: [Characterization] How do you predict Mary will handle her conflict with nature?
Pg 140: [character and conflict] What worries Mary as she returns home?
How is it both an internal conflict and an external conflict?
Pg 141: [infer] What message is this sending to Mary’s family?
Pg 141: How is Mary’s conflict with the older generation resolved?
Character analysis:
|Character Trait |How Mary’s words reveal the trait |How Mary’s actions reveal the trait |How other people’s responses to Mary |
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Name: ___________________________________________
Date: ______________________________ Period: ______
The Bracelet By Yoshiko Uchidea
Quickwrite: What stories or movies or TV shows, can you think of in which painful events are used to teach us never to repeat mistakes? Give at least two examples, and describe the lessons you learned.
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Vocabulary Words: Using the definitions on page 149 give a synonym and antonym for each vocabulary word.
|Vocabulary word |synonym |antonym |
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|Forsaken | | |
Reading Comprehension Answer each question below.
1. Why does Ruri’s family have to leave their home?
2. What has happened to Ruri’s father?
3. Who is Laurie? What does she give Ruri?
4. What had Apartment 40 once been? What does it look like?
5. What important idea does Ruri learn from her mother?
Reading Comprehension Review:
Pg 151: [character and point of view] When the doorbell rings, what do you learn about Ruri’s attitude toward relocation?
What does this tell you about the kind of person she is?
Pg 151: [character and point of view] Ruri’s friend is not Japanese American. What does this suggest about both girls?
Pg 151 [simile and meaning] What simile is used on pg 151?
What does this simile suggest?
Pg 151: [character and point of view] How does Ruri’s mother react?
Pg 152: [interpret] Why is each family given a number?
Pg 152: [character and point of view] What do you learn about Ruri’s parents from Ruri’s memories of the irises?
Pg 153: [cause and effect] Why are the Japanese Americans being taken away from their homes?
What effect do you think this treatment may have on the Japanese Americans?
Pg 153: [simile and meaning] What effect on readers does Ruri’s comparisons between the camp and prison have?
Pg 154: [character and point of view] What is Ruri’s response to the news that the family will live in an apartment?
Why does she respond in this way?
What does this tell you about her?
Pg 154: [predict] What do you predict the apartment will be like? Why?
Pg 154: [character and point of view] What character traits does Mama exhibit when she speaks to Ruri about the lost bracelet?
Core 1 and 2 : Complete Reading Check pg 156
Core 3 and 4: With a partner create a word web analyzing Laurie’s character. Rays of the web should show the following clues to characters traits: Laurie’s words, Laurie’s actions, and Ruri’s description of Laurie. At the end of the rays, give specific examples of each type of clue.
COLLECTION 2 – Characters: The People You’ll Meet
Comparing Paper
Directions: Write an essay comparing (showing similarities and differences) the characters, conflict, and theme of the two short stories Ta-Na-E-Ka and The Bracelet. Review the double bubble graphic organizer that we created in class to help you write about the similarities and differences between the two stories.
• Begin you essay with an introductory paragraph that lets the reader know that you will be talking about the two short stories (make sure to name them here in this paragraph and the three elements – conflict, character, theme – that you will be discussing) (1 paragraph)
• Organize your essay by elements: in separate paragraphs, compare (similarities and differences) the main characters, conflict, and themes of the two stories (3 paragraphs)
• End your essay with a paragraph in which you describe your own response to each story. Did you prefer one story over the other? Why? Did you find either story true to life? Would you recommend either story to someone else?
This paper should only be about 1 page in length. You will have a minimum of 5 paragraphs in order to cover the information required.
COLLECTION 2 – Characters: The People You’ll Meet
Compare and Contrast Paper
Directions: Write an essay comparing (showing similarities) and contrasting (showing the differences) the characters, conflict, and theme of the two short stories Ta-Na-E-Ka and The Bracelet. Review the double bubble graphic organizer that we created in class to help you write about the similarities and differences between the two stories.
• Begin you essay with an introductory paragraph that lets the reader know that you will be talking about the two short stories (make sure to name them here in this paragraph and the three elements – conflict, character, theme – that you will be discussing (1 paragraph)
• Organize your essay by elements: in separate paragraphs, compare and contrast the main characters, conflict, and themes of the two stories (3 paragraphs)
• End your essay with a paragraph in which you describe your own response to each story. Did you prefer one story over the other? Why? Did you find either story true to life? Would you recommend either story to someone else?
This paper should only be about 1 page in length. You will have a minimum of 5 paragraphs in order to cover the information required.
Student’s Name: _____________________________ SCORE _________/50
Period: __________ Due Date: December 9, 2008
Comparing Paper - Collection 2
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|Write an essay comparing (showing similarities and differences) between the characters, conflict, and theme of the two short |
|stories Ta-Na-E-Ka and The Bracelet. |
|This paper should only be about 1 page in length. You will have a minimum of 5 paragraphs in order to cover the information |
|required. |
_____ an introductory paragraph letting reader know what you will be talking about (10 points)
_____ separate paragraphs compare/contrast main characters, conflict, themes of the two stories (30 points)
_____ properly constructed conclusion paragraph (10 points)
Student’s Name: _____________________________ SCORE _________/50
Period: __________ Due Date: December 9, 2008
Comparing Paper - Collection 2
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|Write an essay comparing (showing similarities and differences) between the characters, conflict, and theme of the two short |
|stories Ta-Na-E-Ka and The Bracelet. |
|This paper should only be about 1 page in length. You will have a minimum of 5 paragraphs in order to cover the information |
|required. |
_____ an introductory paragraph letting reader know what you will be talking about (10 points)
_____ separate paragraphs compare/contrast main characters, conflict, themes of the two stories (30 points)
_____ properly constructed conclusion paragraph (10 points)
Student’s Name: _____________________________ SCORE _________/50
Period: __________ Due Date: December 9, 2008
Comparing Paper - Collection 2
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|Write an essay comparing (showing similarities and differences) between the characters, conflict, and theme of the two short |
|stories Ta-Na-E-Ka and The Bracelet. |
|This paper should only be about 1 page in length. You will have a minimum of 5 paragraphs in order to cover the information |
|required. |
_____ an introductory paragraph letting reader know what you will be talking about (10 points)
_____ separate paragraphs compare/contrast main characters, conflict, themes of the two stories (30 points)
_____ properly constructed conclusion paragraph (10 points)
Name: ___________________________________________
Date: ______________________________ Period: ______
COLLECTION 2 – Problem/Solution Essay
Along the left margin you must note the following items:
* Where you define the problem * where you Provide evidence of the seriousness
* Where you propose one or more solutions * where you state the possible objections
* where you Consider the audience’s point of view * where you state a call for change or action
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