Characterization Notes: Please Copy into your Literature Section

Characterization – how the author develops a character. Can be:

Direct: you are told.

Or

Indirect: you look at the text and draw conclusions.

This is done in 4 basic ways:

1. Physical Appearance—what the character looks like
2. Actions-- What that character does; how he/she interacts with other characters; how he/she affects them
3. Thoughts/Words—what he/she says
4. Thoughts, feelings, actions of other characters: what does this tell you about your character?
5. Narrator/Author’s Direct Comments: you are told—“She was a greedy girl”, “a quiet boy”

Today we will: (objectives) ---No need to copy unless you want to

1. Complete a characterization of Waverly Jong using the “Characterization” Worksheet

2. Come up with 3 traits (adjectives) that describe her and support with 2 examples from the text “Rules of the Game” using the worksheet “Character Map”

Question/Answer Relationships

Please Copy the following Notes into your Literature Section/Daily Notes:

Question Types—

“Right There”--The answer is in the text. The words used to make up the question and words used to answer the question are found in the same sentence. (Not always an Explain)

“Think and Search”-- The answer comes from different places in the selection. You will need to look back at the passage, find the information that the question refers to, and then think about how the information or ideas fit together.

“Author and Me”-- These type questions require you to use ideas and information not stated directly in the passage to answer; so, you must think about what you have read and formulate your own ideas or opinions.

“On My Own”--The answer is not in the text. You can answer the question without even reading the text. The answer is based solely on your own experiences and knowledge. (**No Textual Evidence)

Homework: (copy at the bottom of the worksheet if you want to): due Fri. 9/19, 25 pts.

Use your Venn Diagram to write a PARAGRAPHED RESPONSE (2-3) comparing and contrasting Waverly Jong’s and Mrs. Jong’s: cultural backgrounds, personalities, ideas about chess, and hopes and dreams for Waverly. (You will need the back of this worksheet for tomorrow and for the quiz Monday so don’t lose it). If you need help copy the basic set-up of a compare/contrast:

Par 1: Similarities                              ------or---              Par 1: Waverly         

Par 2: Differences                                                              Par 2: Mrs. Jong                                    

Notes: Please Copy into your notebook under "Daily Notes"---Start Now!!

Most common errors on the quiz:
1. Incomplete/Inaccurate Answers
*Your understanding of the text was confused
*Did not answer all parts of the question (just in public, not at home)
*Did not do all of the RACE strategy (**most people forgot the "E")
2. Did not use any adjectives in your answer
3. Major Spelling/Grammar Errors for 10th Gr.
*Waverly mother Lindo reaction happy and sincere.
*No quotes used on exact words from the text
4. Poor Effort/Talking
*Inexcusable for 10th Gr.--next quiz will be a 0
*This is "too hard"

• You may rewrite your answer this time only if you wish to raise your grade (quizzes are 25%)
• Grades will be published on the board Monday 9/22

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Today we will:

Look at our quizzes (there are no make-ups)

Finish reading the story

Finish our short-answer questions

Go over the vocabulary homework (below)

Notes for your worksheet: Friday 9/12---Remember a rough draft of your memoir is due Monday. Quiz #1 on Monday as well...

Objectives for today: (no need to copy unless you want to)

• Take notes on literary terms
• Go over/finish our RACE questions from yesterday
• Work in a group

Notes: (copy on the worksheet please)

Protagonist: the leading character(s) or one of the major characters in a text.

example:

Antagonist: a character(s) that opposes the protagonist 

example:

Setting: (time and place)

Foreshadowing: or guessing ahead is a literary device by which an author hints what is to come.

example: (leave blank for now)

Conflict: Two opposing forces working against each other (man vs. man, man vs. himself, etc.)

example: 

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Somewhere on your page write:    

MEIMEI=WAVERLY  (THE NARRATOR'S NAME AND NICKNAME)

CROSS OFF #1, WE DID IT YESTERDAY.

Notes: RACE Short Answer Response Strategy (review)

Objectives: 

• To review how to write a complete short answer (the only kind that will be accepted)
• To complete a close-reading of chunk #1 of Rules of the Game by Amy Tan
• Complete some short answers in class (some together, some independently)

Please copy into your notes:

Short Answer Strategy: RACE

Restate-restate the question

Answer—answer the question

Cite –give textual evidence to support your answer

**Explain—explain/analyze how your evidence supports the answer

Memoir Writing: Brainstorming and Pre-writing

Today we are going to work on doing the pre-writing steps for our memoirs. First, we will complete an idea web (per 10) and the worksheet I gave you that will help you prepare to write your rough draft. Remember, the rough draft is due Monday the 15th and the final copy is due on Friday the 19th. The rough draft counts for 25 of 100 pts. The final copy must be FINAL COPY QUALITY in order to be accepted. I will give you a rubric later this week so you can see how it will be graded.

Today's assessment: Completed Pre-writing worksheet/outline (both sides)

DRP--Reading Skills Pre-test

I know you have taken this before, but each year we need to start off with the DRP to see where you are now from where you were last year. This will count as our first quiz grade. However, since it isn't about anything we have learned this year, everyone who completes the DRP will receive a 100 as his/her first quiz grade. Please just take your time so I don't get the wrong idea about you. It is very important for both of us that I know where your skill level is. If you finish early, please just turn it over and wait for it to be collected. You may work on your first day sheet or I will provide extra credit for those that want it. Thank you for your cooperation.
Mrs. C