Do Now: Turn in “Flowers for Algernon” Flow Map into bin Grab a literature textbook Take out agenda and write today’s objective Take out ISN and be ready for a warm-up September 12, 2011

“Oranges” by Gary Soto The first time I walked With a girl, I was twelve, Cold, and weighted down With two oranges in my jacket. December. Frost cracking Beneath my steps, my breath Before me, then gone, As I walked toward Her house, the one whose Porch light burned yellow Night and day, in any weather. A dog barked at me, until She came out pulling At her gloves, face bright With rouge. I smiled, Touched her shoulder, and led Her down the street, across A used car lot and a line Of newly planted trees,

Until we were breathing Before a drugstore Until we were breathing Before a drugstore. We Entered, the tiny bell Bringing a saleslady Down a narrow aisle of goods. I turned to the candies Tiered like bleachers, And asked what she wanted

Light in her eyes, a smile Starting at the corners Of her mouth Light in her eyes, a smile Starting at the corners Of her mouth. I fingered A nickel in my pocket, And when she lifted a chocolate That cost a dime, I didn’t say anything. I took the nickel from My pocket, then an orange, And set them quietly on The counter. When I looked up, The lady’s eyes met mine, And held them, knowing Very well what it was all About.

Outside, A few cars hissing past, Fog hanging like old Coats between the trees. I took my girl’s hand In mine for two blocks, Then released it to let Her unwrap the chocolate. I peeled my orange That was so bright against The gray of December That, from some distance, Someone might have thought I was making a fire in my hands.

What do YOU have to say about this poem? Reader Response: What do YOU have to say about this poem? Can you connect with it? Did you like it? Why? What does it remind you of? The only response that is unacceptable is not responding (and anything that is not school appropriate)

Warm up cont. Reread the poem “Oranges” in your textbook on page 37. Identify the imagery in the poem. What does it remind you of? Keep in mind that imagery can appeal to all 5 senses

Literature term: Figures of Speech Add to Page 8 of your ISN A word or phrase that describes one thing in terms of another and is not meant to be understood as literally true. Figures of speech involve some sort of imaginative comparison between seemingly unlike things Examples The sun was shining like a new penny The sun was a huge, unblinking eye The sun smiled down on the bathers

“Broken Chain” by gary soto pg. 29 As we read “Broken Chain” look for figures of speech. Alfonso thinks his teeth look like wrecked cars and can be herded like sheep!

DO NOW: Tuesday September 13, 2011 Grab a literature book Open to page 31 Open ISN and be ready for a warm-up!

Warm-Up Conflict: What do you think Alfonso struggles with the most? Look at the story “Broken Chain” What is the direct characterization of Alfonso? What is the indirect characterization of Alfonso? Conflict: What do you think Alfonso struggles with the most?

Finish “Broken Chain” pg. 31

Characterization: Draw a tree map! Pg. 8 in your ISN Alfonso How he What he says His inner thoughts What other How the character looks/dresses and feelings people think of acts him

“Dear Alfonso” Writing Assignment Due Friday! Literature Term test next Tuesday Continue working on re-writes. See me during lunch for help!

Create a circle map underneath rubric listing the three main ideas

“broken chair” dear alfonso You are to write a letter to Alfonso stating your concern that he does not like his appearance. First, discuss your viewpoint on the pressures that teens face from their peers to act and look in a certain way. Next, explain how magazine and TV ads influence how teens dress, act, and feel about themselves. Finally, five Alfonso advice on how he can learn to be happy with just being who he is. Conclude by offering suggestions on who he can turn to if he is still having trouble with his self-esteem.

Exit Ticket for Monday Look over your graded power paragraph #1. On the back of your power paragraph, respond to the following questions What changes can you make to improve your writing? (and your grade!) Are you going to revise your paragraph? Why or why not? Are you happy with your grade? Please write in complete sentences Place paragraph in a manilla folder with your Last name, First name written on the tab