1. Bellringer: Nov. 13
On page R30-31 in the blue textbook, the resources pages describe how to write a good introduction.
Read through the suggestions and select which option you would use to write about “Through the Tunnel.”
Record your selection in your notes for the story.
1 - 7:36-8:45
9 - 8:50-9:40
2- 9:45-10:55
3A lunch first!!
3- 11:00-12:55
4- 1:00-2:15

2. Finish reading “Through the Tunnel” with your partner.
Add to your notes.
Answer the discussion questions with your partner.

3. Reading “Through the Tunnel”
Create this four category chart using the blank paper. (remember RITES OF PASSAGE)
DETAIL ABOUT THE SETTING
POSSIBLE SYMBOLIC MEANING
Safe, crowded beach
“wild and rocky bay”
Tunnel
Villa water
Childhood
Freedom – separation to transition in ROP
The test or ordeal
? You decide 5. ? You decide
Childish behavior
Adult-like behavior (after the tunnel swim)
1. He can’t see underwater so he is scared
2. Keeps looking for his mom
3. “look at me!” to get older boys’ attention and cries when they leave
4. He snatches the goggles after begging for them
He can’t breathe in the tunnel so he is legitimately scared.
He takes care of himself when he is injured
Doesn’t look for or care about the older boys
4. He is polite and nice to his mother.

4. Pause and Reflect Questions
#1 - What is the relationship between Jerry and his mother? (support)Why does he look for her?
# 2 - What is Jerry’s relationship with the big boys? (support) Explain how Jerry’s interpretation of their relationship affects him. (?)
#3 - How do the goggles empower Jerry? What might the line “eyes of a different kind” mean symbolically? (explain/support)

5. Pause and Reflect Questions
#4 - What is the process that Jerry has gone through in preparation of becoming an adult? (support)
#5 - Choose 3 details of Jerry’s trial through the tunnel and elaborate on his struggles and thoughts.
#6 - Why is it no longer important to go to the bay?

6. Discuss with your partner
What message or theme about growing up does the author present?
How does she reinforce this theme through characterization?
How does she reinforce this theme through setting?
Remember – if all journeys are essentially a search for self-knowledge, what does Jerry learn about himself during his journey through this rite of passage? Answer that and you’ll probably be able to express a theme.

7. Written Response
How does an author use characterization and setting to develop a theme?
Use your chart and discussion questions to help write your response. Use the text too!
Due – Today. You have the full class period to finish reading and to write.
If you work diligently, you will get it done. If you fool around and are off task, you will have to schedule a time to finish it BEFORE SCHOOL. Don’t waste time.

8. Exit Ticket
While it is important to understand what an author says, why is it also important to understand how an author writes effectively?