1. Pick up Textbooks and handout Entry Task: Last class session we read Beowulf’s battle with Grendal. In your own words summarize the battle. Place Glass Castle journals on corner of desk to be checked.

2. Learning Targets for today Students will be exposed to other cultures and time periods, quality literature and effective/varied writing styles Students will begin to understand key facts that influenced and developed literature Students will write effectively in expository mode to examine/analysis a complex idea

3. The Glass Castle Quiz pages 129 - 170 1. Why does Jeannette think that her parents are pulling a prank when they first meet Rex’s family? 2. At first Dinitia bullies Jeannette, what happens to change this behavior? 3. With the exception of the yellow paint, what are two or three things the family does to try to fix up 93 Little Hobart Street? 4. Why does the family stay in Welch instead of returning to Phoenix? BONUS: Where do the Walls put their trash? Why is this symbolic?

4. 1. Why does Jeannette think that her parents are pulling a prank when they first meet Rex’s family? they’re so odd: Erma doesn’t want to be called “Grandma,” Stanley is so happy to see them 2. At first Dinitia bullies Jeannette, what happens to change this behavior? Jeannette saves Dinitia’s neighbor from a mean dog 3. With the exception of the yellow paint, what are two or three things the family does to try to fix up 93 Little Hobart Street? answers will vary, see pgs. 149-158 4. Why does the family stay in Welch instead of returning to Phoenix? they’re stuck (no money/resources), Rose Mary says they’ve been to Phoenix (don’t need to go back) BONUS: Where do the Walls put their trash? Why is this symbolic? the foundation for the Glass Castle it symbolizes they’re abandoning their dreams

5. Incident Report On a piece of notebook paper describe one incident/event that has taken place in the novel. You will be writing an Incident Report so you will need detailed information. U:\senior 1st trimester\Incident Reports.ppt U:\senior 1st trimester\Incident form.docx

6. Review - Epic Hero Characteristics of an Epic Hero Honor Bravery Generosity Loyality Goes on a Journey/Quest Superhuman strength As a leader identified with people/society

7. Beowulf Handout You will need a pen and highlighter. Mark up the text as we read. Respond to questions.

8. Exit task Reflect on the learning targets for today. Do you feel you met the targets? Students will be exposed to other cultures and time periods, quality literature and effective/varied writing styles Students will begin to understand key facts that influenced and developed literature Students will write effectively in expository mode to examine/analysis a complex idea 1. What is one thing that you completed or learned today that you found interesting? 2. What is one thing that you feel you can improve in future classes?