Tuesday, September 28th

Objective: Students will analyze character traits by identifying 5 different ways the author reveals the characters in Thank You M'am.

DO NOW: Answer the following questions in 3-5 sentences. 

Why are some people tempted to steal? Why do some people give into temptations while others resist it?

Today's Agenda:

• Characterization: Direct vs. Indirect
• Harlem Renaissance: video clips , video 2
• Shared Reading: Thank You M'am
• During Reading: Use Post-It notes to identify where the author uses indirect characterization to reveal the personalities of M'am and Roger.
• After Reading: complete characterization charts for M'am and Roger.

Exit Ticket:

Identify if the sentence is an example of direct or indirect characterization:

1. "Her smile instantly made the irate customer feel calm and at ease" _____________

2. "The cruel teacher informed the class that everyone would fail"________________

3. "The old man's clothes were torn, dirty and falling apart"___________________

Create your own example of a direct and indirect sentence:

1. direct: 

2. indirect: 

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Homework: Complete "My Story" worksheet for personal narrative. Due Thursday.