1. Agenda: 1) Vocabulary Test 2) Extended Writing 3) Poem "The Ride”  4) After reading the poem, complete questions 1-3, 5-8 on page 205. PLACEMAT IS DUE MONDAY FOR 3rd, 6th, and 7th TUESDAY for 4th and 5th TRASH TO TREASURE IS NEXT FRIDAY

2. Today I am learning…
How to recognize character traits and analyze points of view, and to identify and analyze characterization because it helps us to understand text and the development of the characters.

3. Character Personality Inference Placemat
Using a sheet of printer paper, construct a five section placemat
Each of the following characters will have their own section: Zebra, John, Mrs. English, and Andrea.
Determine 3-5 character traits for each character and support your reasoning with text evidence from the story.
Middle section – Write a brief constructed response which summarizes why the analysis of character traits and characterization is important to understanding a story.

4. is important to understanding a story
“Zebra” Placemat
3-5 Sentences about
why characterization
is important to understanding a story

5. The Legacy of the Vietnam War
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In your sourcebook, answer questions 1-4 on page 215.