Objective: Students will be able to characterize based on physical descriptions, actions and dialogue in order to make inferences about character motivation.
Do-Now: Copy
your new vocabulary words from pg. 150: precipitous, acquiesced, marauders, exasperation, pious, retorted, condolences, languor, reconciliation, succor
Today: 1) Note-taking: Characterization: describing a character based on his/her physical appearance, actions, dialogue, thoughts/feelings, and what/how others think/feel about him/her
Character Motivation: the reason(s) why a character does what he/she does
2) Class will read "Thank You, M'am" on pp. 88-90 and complete a characterization chart for Roger and Mrs. Jones.
3) Read "Mother to Son" on pg. 92. How does this poem relate to the story?
4) "Mother to Son" Poem: Compose a 20-lined poem mimicking Langston Hughes' "Mother to Son" poem in which you address someone you know and offer him/her advice on life. This poem DOES NOT have to rhyme and should be as similar to Langston's poem as possible without copying it exactly. Your poem should also have a title following the same format. (For example: "Big Sister to Little Sister" or "Uncle to Nephew.") Your poem will be worth 20 points: 10 for length, 5 for style (similar to Langston's) and 5 for creativity/originality.)
Exit Slip: What motivates Roger and Mrs. Jones to do what they do?
Homework: Write your FINAL COPY of your "Mother to Son" poem. Vocabulary Test #2 on Wednesday, February 26!!!
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