10.31.13+and+11.1.13

Semicolon mini-lesson: Take a look at this strange, but informative website about semicolon use. http://theoatmeal.com/comics/semicolon Practice: create two sentences that correctly utilize a semicolon 1) Standard ; use: connect two independent clauses that relate to one another with a semicolon 2) "Super Comma" use: use a semicolon to help break up complicated lists

How did you “play” as a kid? Who did you play with? What did you do? Did you get into mischief as a kid? Did you get caught? Did you get in trouble? Did you get punished?
 * WU: Kid Play/Getting in Trouble**

Add the following words to your academic vocabulary list:


 * Imagery//://** vivid description/figurative language that creates images in the reader's mind through the use of sensory language.

Ex.: They were like two peas in a pod. The cat was as sneaky as ninja.
 * Simile**: The comparison of two different objects using "like," or "as". The effect of the comparison enhances the reader's understanding of an idea.

Additional vocabulary: define these words before reading as they will affect meaning

Orneriness: Inherent/inherently: Sneer/sneered: Nonchalant/nonchalantly: Transfix/transfixed:

Read: "Being Mean" by Gary Soto

Annotate "Being Mean" in the following ways: remember, annotation is both highlighting in the text AND making comment on the side of your highlights

FIRST COLOR: Underline examples of vivid imagery. In the margins, write what each example makes you understand about the person, situation, or setting. What is the impact of this imagery?

SECOND COLOR: Underline examples of Gary as a child. Find examples where he describes himself. In the margins, make comments about what these descriptions reveal about him. How old is he? What kind of kid is he? Why does he get into the mischief that he does? What is his life like?

THIRD COLOR: Find and underline examples of conflicts/stereotypes in the story. Any example of “being mean” is a good one. In the margins make notes about the outcomes of these conflicts—what happens to the people involved?

After annotation, complete the following HW assignment in your journal:

__ In a half a page in your journal, respond to the following question: __

In Gary Soto’s short story, how does the place and community of people who surround him affect his identity? Think about….. Then, selected 2 quotes that would support your ideas and copy them down below your paragraph.
 * Stereotypes
 * Expectations
 * Social norms
 * Family
 * Authority figures