1. Among the Hidden Chapters 6 - 9
The Barons
Among the Hidden Chapters 6 - 9

2. Vocabulary – On your own, define the following words while I take attendance. Write it down in your journal or where you take notes.
Tentatively – adverb
Apparatus – noun
Be prepared to share.

3. Mini-Lesson: Conflict
Internal conflict is a problem that occurs within the character (protagonist.) They have to make some decision or make a choice. They are torn between two or more options.
External conflict is a problem that occurs outside of the character (protagonist.) They have a problem with another character, their environment, or with society.
Who is the protagonist in this story?

4. Learning Target
Find evidence in the book to support the theme “Never lose hope.”
TSWBAT read a page and find a sentence or two which supports the theme.
TSWBAT write down/list key words and phrases that show encouragement or hope from the story.

5. Read chapters 6 - 9 Sit up Lean forward (book open on your desk)
Activate your thinking
Notice!
Track the words on the page

6. Internal or External?
How might the Barons be an internal conflict for Luke?
How might the Barons be an external conflict for Luke?

7. Theme: The truth about life that is revealed in a story or poem.
The theme should make sense whether you are 4 or 94. Everyone no matter what stage of life they are in should be able to learn from it.
A theme that occurs in this story is “Never lose hope.”
What does “Never lose hope” mean?

8. How does the picture show “never lose hope?”

9. Theme: Never lose hope
Never lose hope is a lesson that can be taught to anyone. We could all find ways to relate to this theme.
You will be collecting passages ( passages are 1 – 2 sentences you find in the story) throughout this novel to write a paragraph about the theme of the story.
In chapters 1 – 5, a quote that supports that this is a possible theme is found on page 18 and 19. Write the following page #s and passage which shows “Never lose hope:”
Page 18 and 19: “You’re a trooper,” she said. “I knew you’d hold up all right.”
Why does this quote show the theme “Never lose hope?”
What words or phrases shows us the theme?

10. Turn to page 44
What kind of words would tell us to “Never lose hope?” What would you say to someone if you wanted them to know they should “Never lose hope?”
Read page 44 in Among the Hidden.
Read closely looking for words that would show “Never lose hope.”
Find a passage that you feel supports the theme.

11. Think/Pair/Share
With a partner, share your passage and why you feel it shows “Never lose hope.”
Listen to your partner as they share their passage and their reasons why it shows “Never lose hope.”