September 16 & 19, 2022

Agenda

1. Please complete the 9/16/22 Bell Ringer.

   • Directions: With headphones, view the following interview with Jason Reynolds and answer the questions below.

2. Finish the LWD: Pages 19-48 Assignment.

   • Directions: Complete the S.T.E.A.L. indirect characterization charts as you read Long Way Down: Pages 19-48. You will collect information on Will. For each piece of evidence, include a quote (cited in MLA!) that reveals something about the character. In the righthand box, briefly analyze and explain what the quote reveals about the character. You will use the evidence you collect on your first major writing assignment, so be sure to be thoughtful about what you record.

     • Assignment: LWD: Pages 19-48 Assignment

     • Reading: Pages 19-48

     • Audiobook: Pages 1-28 (start at 5:57)

     • Audiobook: Pages 29-58

Characters and the poems (and page numbers) that reveal characterization

• Assignments Due Today

  • 9/16/22 Bell Ringer

  • LWD: Pages 19-48 Assignment

• Standards

  • Bell Ringer
    Standard L.9-10.3: Understand how language functions in different contexts and utilize MLA format for English.

    • Note: All bell ringers will be composed into a single composite proficiency score at the end of every quarter.

  • Assignment
    Standard RL 9-10.3: Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.

• SWBAT

  • Students will be able to analyze an auditory text.

  • Students will be able to apply their knowledge of S.T.E.A.L. characterization to Will in Long Way Down.