This work involves practicing using prior knowledge, context clues, and word parts to understand new or difficult vocabulary. You are strongly encouraged to use those tools before consulting a dictionary! This is work that is not about having the right answer as much as it is having reliable processes for getting the right answer, so you know what to do when you don't have access to a dictionary (or the Internet).
Act II Scene 3 Audio
While listening to the play, we will work on the study guide questions for the portion we read/hear, as well as the gist and significant moments portion of the patterned way handout. Since there are three scenes in Act II, I would like you to spread out your significant moments - try to choose one from each scene for a total of three significant moments in this Act. Act II Scene 2 Audio
You can choose to do a Double Bubble thinking map or a traditional Venn Diagram for this task. Based on everything we have read so far, compare and contrast what we have learned about George Murchison and Asagai.
As we read Act Two, we will be working with the handouts that can be downloaded below. They contain a template for reading by using the Patterned Way, as well as some study guide reading questions.
We will watch the 1961 film version starring Sidney Poitier, at least the portion of the movie that covers the part of the text we have read so far.
As we continue to read Act One, we will be working with the handouts that can be downloaded below. They contain a template for reading by using the Patterned Way, as well as some study guide reading questions.
On page 59, Ruth is "fighting hard to suppress a scream that is rising inside her." Pretend you are Ruth, and write a diary entry in which you tell why you feel like screaming today.
*Write in Ruth’s voice, as if you are her *Begin with “Dear Diary,” *Include at least five reasons revealed in Act One that might make Ruth feel like screaming. There will be a short 10-point quiz over the reading done so far. Make sure you ask about making it up if you have missed it.
The purpose of the pre-test is to measure what you know before the unit compared to what you learn during the unit. You will receive full credit for participating, taking it seriously, and doing your best, regardless of the actual number you get right, which is being collected only for the purpose of before & after comparison. In other words, don't get all freaked out about a pre-test; just do your best and collect your participation points!
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Leigh Ann McCreadyteaches English at Creston High School. Archives
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