1. Do Now Vocab Squares (15 min)
Grab a packet from the tray and get ready for your last set of vocab!
Don’t forget about connotation. Think: does this word give a positive or negative feeling?

2. Tuesday Agenda Objectives Agenda
SWBAT determine the impact of Morrison’s word choice on the development of the tone within Pecola’s spiral into madness
Vocab Squares (15)
EOU Reminders (5)
Read Aloud: Pages (10)
Reader’s Theatre: Pages (25)

3. frailty sanctify eloquent acquiesce volition
“Summer” vocabulary

4. Frailty (N.) Other forms: frail (adj.)
Definition: The state of being weak, either physically or emotionally
Synonyms: weakness, delicacy, fragility
Antonyms: strength, perseverance
Example: She exhibited frailty around her friends; she always gave in to peer pressure.

5. Sanctify (V.) Other forms: sanctity (n.), sanctuary (n.)
Definition: to make something holy or to purify it
Synonyms: bless, absolve, honor
Antonyms: desecrate, belittle, deface
Example: Many Catholics attend confession in order to sanctify their consciences.

6. Eloquent (Adj.) Other forms: eloquence (n.), eloquently (adv.)
Definition: describes someone who speaks fluently, appropriately, and purposefully
Synonyms: articulate, effective, charismatic
Antonyms: incomprehensible, unconvincing
Example: Barack Obama is considered a more eloquent speaker than George W. Bush.

7. Acquiesce (v.) Other forms: acquiescence (n.), acquiescent (adj.)
Definition: To stop caring about a topic or a person
Synonyms: agree, submit, comply
Antonyms: disagree, argue, debate
Example: She became very apathetic about her grades and acquiesced to being in Climber’s Club for the remainder of the year.

8. volition (n.)
Definition: The act of exercising choice over something rather than being forced or told
Synonyms: option, choice, discretion
Antonyms: fate, destiny, condemnation
Example: Michael Jordan left the NBA of his own volition from in order to try playing professional baseball.

9. Reminders!
The end of the TBE unit includes two pretty important grades:
TBE Unit Test- April 24
TBE Portfolio, “To Ban Or Not To Ban?”- May 1 at 8 am

10. IN CLASS READING PAGES 187-192
On your table post-its, you should be tracking the answers to the following questions:
In what ways is Pecola a victim?
How has Pecola been treated throughout the novel?
In what ways is Pecola a scapegoat*?
*scapegoat* – a person blamed for the “sins” of others
One person will be on the Elmo to track evidence as we read.

11. SUMMER READER’S THEATER & REREAD
We are going to have two readers read the conversation that begins with, “Did you hear about that girl?” on page 188
As we read, the post-its should still be going! But now, you’re tracking new evidence for the following questions:
What is most significant about the conversation on page ?
What does the conversation show about how people are viewing Pecola and her pregnancy?
How do Frieda and Claudia react to the conversation being had?
I need a new person at the Elmo! 
If you have time after this section to begin the section on Pecola’s friend, then go forth! If not, there is time built in tomorrow’s plans for you to go over it.

12. Homework Pecola Blue Eyes Close Read
Be sure to annotate and complete the questions

13. Wednesday DO NOW – VOCAB PRACTICE 1 CONNECT EACH IMAGE TO ONE OF THIS SECTION’S VOCABULARY WORDS

14. wednesday Agenda Objectives Agenda
SWBAT determine the impact of Morrison’s word choice on the development of the tone within Pecola’s spiral into madness
Vocab Practice 1 (10)
Check Vocab Practice 1 + Last Night’s Homework (10)
Read Aloud, Pages (15)
Intro To TBE Ban Portfolio (15)
To Ban Or Not To Ban? (10)

15. PECOLA’S CONVERSATION
With your group, review the portion of Pecola’s conversation on your close read assignment.
Go back to the novel if you need additional context for what is happening.
What impact have the novel’s events had on Pecola’s mental health?
Why might Morrison have structured the ending in this way?

16. TBE: (THE END)
As we read : consider the following, answering in your notebook:
Pecola received the blue eyes that she wanted, but it came with a price. What price did she pay? Was it worth it?
How does Claudia view her community at this point in the novel?
On page 190, why did no one else “share” the sorrow that Claudia and Frieda had for Pecola?
How does the attitude of the MacTeer girls compare to the community?
On page 191, what is the reasoning and justification behind the hatred for Pecola’s child?
Does Pecola’s child deserve this hatred? Why or why not?

17. TBE Ban Portfolio: To ban or not to ban?
Let’s take a look at the most important information and deadlines for our portfolio on the Elmo.
Then, we’re going to spend some time deciding what side we’re on!
Do you want to ban The Bluest Eye based on its graphic content….or do you want to keep it?
Take a look at your “Reasons To Ban” and “Reasons To Keep” page in your portfolio packet when we finish going over the details.

18. Homework
Complete Article 1- WITH annotations AND complete sentences for your answers.

19. Thursday Agenda Objectives Agenda
SWBAT deconstruct scholarly articles to determine their stance on the TBE ban
Vocab Practice 2 (10)
Reading Check (3)
Whole Group Analysis: Article 2 (20)
Small Group Analysis (15)

20. VOCAB #2 – SOME WORDS ARE REVIEW
Ria, the cat, spends her days acting on her own _________________________, sleeping when and where she wants, eating when she wants, and NEVER doing tricks on command. As a kitten, her owner __________________________ each experience, showering her with play toys and making Ria feel valued and special. As Ria got older, she received less attention and demonstrated her __________________________ by scratching and clawing on her owner’s furniture. Now she is characterized by ____________________________ and weakness, spending much of her time _____________________________ hissing and growling at anyone who walks past her. The transformation of Ria’s attitude is a _____________________________ reminder to the owner that things have changed in her kitten’s life. The owner _____________________________ to the idea that Ria may never be her playful kitten self again. Still, she reminisces about their good times together, speaking __________________________ about her pet at every opportunity.

21. VOCAB #2
Ria, the cat, spends her days acting on her own volition, sleeping when and where she wants, eating when she wants, and NEVER doing tricks on command. As a kitten, her owner sanctified each experience, showering her with play toys and making Ria feel valued and special. As Ria got older, she received less attention and demonstrated her disdain by scratching and clawing on her owner’s furniture. Now she is characterized by frailty and weakness, spending much of her time misanthropically hissing and growling at anyone who walks past her. The transformation of Ria’s attitude is a poignant reminder to the owner that things have changed in her kitten’s life. The owner acquiesces to the idea that Ria may never be her playful kitten self again. Still, she reminisces about their good times together, speaking eloquently about her pet at every opportunity.

22. Table Reading Assignments
Whole group Analysis
We’re going to read Article 2 together, but we will have different responsibilities for breaking down the text. You will have 7 minutes in your group to summarize the text. You need one piece of evidence to back up your summary. Be sure you have one person who is ready to share out!
Table Reading Assignments
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 2

23. Small group Analysis Now, you’re on your own!
Be sure to annotate and read Article 3.
Then, answer the questions at the bottom of the article.
I will call ONE person up to the Elmo to check work so be sure that you follow all instructions!

24. Homework
Complete Study Guide Page 1

25. FRIDAY Agenda Objectives Agenda
SWBAT generalize across media regarding the themes of “The Bluest Eye
Vocab Practice 3 (10)
Homework Review (10)
Expert Tables (30)

26. VOCAB PRACTICE 3
Take the next 6 minutes to complete Vocab Practice 3 “Overheard Conversations” with a partner.
This terms will appear on Monday’s unit test

27. EXPERT GROUPS
To capitalize on the talents in the room, some expert students will be place in leadership roles to help peers prepare.
Experts are determined by past performance on The Bluest Eye quizzes
Groups:
Vocabulary
Plot Comprehension
Character Analysis
Theme Analysis

28. Expert Table Assignments
Vocab
Character Analysis
Theme Analysis
Plot Comprehension
Vocabulary

29. Expert Table Assignments- Period 1
Vocabulary
Melanie Arenas
Character Analysis
Evelyn Davalos
Theme Analysis
Arianna Areola
Plot Comprehension
Yecenia Fernandez
Brianna Hernandez
Fernando Gonzalez
Kayla Bucio
Adrian Jauregui
Melanney Muros

30. Expert Table Assignments- Period 7
None
Character Analysis
Jacky Robles
Theme Analysis
Anallely Deleon
Plot Comprehension
Stephanie Rodriguez
Vocabulary
Angel Escobedo
Monserrath Zapien
Daniel Hernandez
Dshaunte Anderson

31. Expert Table Assignments- Period 8
Vocabulary
Nicole Cruz
Character Analysis
Heidi Morales
Theme Analysis
Joseline Soria
Plot Comprehension
Nayeli Resendiz
Aliza Silva
Marissa De La Torre
Brandon Cuenca
Uriel Garcia
Kavi Brame

32. Homework Finish Study Guide
Prepare for Unit Test Monday – Be here! It is one of your last big grades so a zero or a low grade can significantly shift where you are with little time to make improvement