BELLINGER: “A SMART INDIAN IS A DANGEROUS
PERSON, WIDELY FEARED AND RIDICULED BY
INDIANS AND NON-INDIANS ALIKE” WHAT
DOES THIS QUOTE MEAN AND WHY IS IT
SIGNIFICANT?
Today is Friday, August 16, 2013
Please remember there is no talking during the Bellringer.
Objectives/Agenda
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Objectives:
1. to summarize information read in non-fiction essay
2. to analyze an author’s purpose and audience
3. to compare and contrast two texts
Agenda:
1. Review Key Academic Vocabulary Terms
2. Teacher Instruction: Discuss Questions “Superman and Me”
3. Independent Practice: “Learning to Read” by Malcolm X- Annotation and Questions
4. . Exit Ticket: 3, 2, 1.
Directions:
◦ Return to your groups from yesterday.
◦ You will complete the discussion questions at the bottom of the page. You have
10 minutes to complete this assignment.
◦ Remember my rules for group work:
◦ 1. Talk only to your group members.
◦ 2. Talk only about the assigned topic.
◦ 3. Talk at a low-level.
Ask group members your question before you ask me!!!
“Learning to Read” by Malcolm X
◦ Read the following essay independently, annotating as you go.
◦ Remember, when we annotate we:
◦ 1. Put a question mark beside any unfamiliar words or phrases we
don’t understand.
◦ 2. Highlight or star anything that stands out to you or gives important
information about a character or event.
◦ 3. Write a brief summary at the end of each paragraph.
Key Academic Vocabulary
Tone
The writer’s attitude towards the
material or readers
Example: “I refused to fail. I was
smart. I was arrogant. I was lucky”
Tone: optimistic and confident
Similarity
Evidence
The quality or state of being the
same
Relevant proof that supports,
defends, or justifies one’s claim or
argument; in writing, this evidence
is found within the text
Claim: Alexie’s family was poor.
Evidence: “We were poor by most
standards” (Alexie, 1).
Homework
◦Finish reading and annotating “Learning to Read” by
Malcolm X.
◦Then complete the Malcolm X Discussion Questions.
◦Both assignments are due Tuesday, August 20th.