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The Good Deed Pearl S. Buck

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. (+2)

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

Author & Literary Element Pearl Buck (p. 338) Inferences (p. 339) Dynamic Character (p. 339) Static Character (p. 339) (+4)

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.

Reading Strategy “Squeepers” Page 340-353 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.

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

During Reading p. 340-343 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.

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

During Reading p. 344-353 Compare marriages in China to the U.S. using a Venn diagram. Cite two text-based details in each space. (+6) China U.S.

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

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

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.

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)