1. Standards RL 1 Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. RL 2 Determine a theme of a text and analyze how it emerges and is refined by specific details. RL 3 Analyze how complex characters develop the theme. RI 7 Analyze various accounts of a subject told in different mediums, determining which details are emphasized in each account.

2. Quickwrite When do world conflicts affect us? Should we care about what happens outside of the USA? Have you ever been personally affected by a conflict outside of the country?

3. Vocabulary 1.Ascertain: to discover with certainty 2.Assail: to attack or deliver a blow 3.Autonomy: freedom; independence 4.Compatriot: a person from one’s own country 5.Concede: to admit or acknowledge, often reluctantly 6.Impeccably: perfectly, flawlessly 7.Imperceptible: impossible or difficult to notice 8.Sovereignty: complete independence and self- governance

4. Turn to page 453

5. When Mr. Pirzada Came to Dine Turn to page 454 In your notebook, make a T-chart like this As we read, record traits about each character (young, professor, etc.) Record throughout the entire story so we can see how the characters change Read the story. LiliaMr. Pirzada

6. When Mr. Pirzada Came to Dine Read the interview on page 470 Answer number 9 on page 471 Analyze the web site on page 474 – answer questions 1 & 2

7. Comparing Texts Turn to page 475 With your partner, you will answer the 3 assessment practice questions To get credit, you MUST cite the text from the story that helped you get your answer Turn in one piece of paper with both your names on it.