1. The Good Deed
Pearl S. Buck

2. Goals
Content Goal- We will make inferences and compare two cultures and see how a static character becomes a dynamic one.
Language Goal- We will use elaboration strategies to expand on a journal prompt.
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3. Pre-teaching Vocabulary
Matching by guessing; write the definition after answers are corrected. (+9)
abashed
assailed
compelled
conferred
contemplatively
expedition
indignantly
repressed
revere
in a thoughtful or studious way
Regard with deep respect and love
Forced to do something
Embarrassed
Held back or restrained
Feeling anger as a reaction to ungratefulness
Attacked physically
Journey for a purpose
Granted or bestowed

4. Author & Literary Element
Pearl Buck (p. 338)
Inferences (p. 339)
Dynamic Character (p. 339)
Static Character (p. 339)
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5. Pre-reading Journal: elaborate
“Don’t judge a book by its cover” is a proverb against being superficial. When does it work to judge something by its looks and when doesn’t it work? Elaborate in five or more sentences. (+5)
Fact versus opinion is a major theme in this short story because opinions about beauty (superficial characteristics) open to judgment.

6. Reading Strategy “Squeepers”
Page
Survey- (pre-reading)preview the text, look at the pictures, read some topic sentences. What do you think this story is about? (+1)
Question
Predict
Response
Summarize
Leave 3 blank lines between each bullet.

7. Reading Strategy “Squeepers”
Survey
Question- (pre-reading) What do you want to learn from this story? How do you think you will learn that? (+1)
Predict
Response
Summarize

8. During Reading p
There many things that old Mrs. Pan dislikes or finds upsetting. Add at least two text-based details to each of old Mrs. Pan’s limbs. (+8)
son
daughter-in-law
old Mrs. Pan
grand-children
U.S.

9. Reading Strategy “Squeepers”
Survey
Question
Predict- (end p. 344)Predict what old Mrs. Pan will do in the second half of the story based on the information learned in the first half. (+1)
Response
Summarize

10. During Reading p
Compare marriages in China to the U.S. using a Venn diagram. Cite two text-based details in each space. (+6)
China
U.S.

11. Reading Strategy “Squeepers”
Survey
Question
Predict
Response- (after reading) Was your prediction accurate? In what details were you correct or incorrect? (+1)
Summarize

12. Reading Strategy “Squeepers”
Survey
Question
Predict
Response
Summarize- (after reading) Write a summary of how old Mrs. Pan changes through the story. (+1)

13. Assessment – CAT Questions
Restate the question in your answer, include text-based specific details, and write using complete sentences. (+ 3 each)
(LC01) What is the theme of this story? Include two details from the story to support your answer.
(LA07) Explain why Lili’s marriage was arranged. Include two details from the story in your answer.
(LT09) Evaluate old Mrs. Pan’s plans to do a good deed. What do you think of her efforts? Include two details from the story to support your opinion.

14. Post-reading Journal
Put yourself in old Mrs. Pan’s shoes; what are the benefits of arranged marriage?
Other than arranged marriage, what ways do Americans get help finding a girlfriend, boyfriend, husband, or wife?
Elaborate using five or more sentences. (+5)