1. Today’s Checklist Chapter 9 – example presentation Work on partner poster for Interview Assignment

2. Journal entry Write a journal entry inspired by the following quotation Do you think this is possible? Why or why not? If you wake up at a different time, in a different place, could you wake up as a different person?  Chuck Palahniuk

3. Plot summary 3 cups main events of the chapters main conflict(s) explored 1 prediction about the events of upcoming chapters Character development 2 cups 1 character who is developed 1 key quotation to support this character ’ s development Thematic development 2 cups 1 theme (e.g. stereotypes) developed in the chapters 1 key quotation to support this theme Creativity 1 cup 1 creative element in your presentation ideas: a catchy title, riddle to start your presentation, visual aid Audience involvement 1 cup 1 discussion question to engage your audience Humour 1 dash to taste incorporate humour in your presentation if you wish Flavour 1 cup 1 treat for the class to share at the end of your presentation Recipe for success

4. Journal entry If you wake up at a different time, in a different place, could you wake up as a different person? For Jonathan, this is not possible, as we see in Chapter 9 He has frequent flashbacks to life with his father

5. Plot summary Chapter 9 takes place in two settings  Vista Heights and Jonathan’s memory

6. Setting #1: Vista Heights Mr. Roberts presents Jonathan with his test results He shows him his strengths and areas in need of improvement  Strong in reading and problem solving He will have to stay after school with Tommy to work on math Jonathan admits to “almost liking” Mr. Roberts

7. Setting #2: Jonathan’s memory He describes his father’s way of winning over or frightening his teachers  He had one teacher, Mr. Crozier, fired Memories of Jonathan’s life with his father include  Losing rent money in poker games  Helping his father escape from the police  Lying to the police about his identity  Staying in foster homes until his father would come for him

8. Chase scene In Chapter 9, Jonathan describes some of the stunts that he and his father would pull to escape police officers For Jonathan, were this experiences entertaining? Chase scenes can be entertaining entertaining

9. Character development – Mr. Roberts What do we learn about Mr. Roberts in this chapter? “Well, Jonathan…I’ve had an opportunity to examine the results of all those tests I’ve been having you complete. You have been a mystery since you came to my class. A student without a past. I must admit I really enjoy solving a good mystery.” Mr. Roberts is dedicated to Jonathan’s learning He is also interested in Jonathan’s past

10. Character development – Jonathan’s father What more do we learn about Jonathan’s father in this chapter? “He would say that he didn’t know if I had enough guys to be a good con man. I thought maybe my problem was the complete opposite. I had too many guts…” Jonathan’s father used him to further his own scams He would often leave him on his own as a child

11. A comparison This chapter compares Mr. Roberts to Jonathan’s father Jonathan says they would be a good match for one another What do they have in common? How are they different?

12. Thematic development Identity  “I gave them a false name. Jodie Moog.” Moral compass  Jonathan has not been brought up with an example of how he should act  He is searching for a good example, though he may not be ready to admit it

13. Moral compass

14. Poetry Connection You and your group members will be given a poem You will read the poem together, and discuss its meaning(s) Present the poem to the class  Share your favourite line  What you think it is about  How it relates to Stand Your Ground

15. Partner poster Combine key advice from your interviews Display on a poster with visual appeal It can be funny or serious – get the message across! E.g. draw a scenario where this advice appeals