1/24/13
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You have 90 seconds to write down everything
that you can think of that makes reading
interesting (not including Mr. Gallup’s charm
and amazing good looks). What does it look
like? How does it sound?
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Talk with your partner and share your lists.
Make sure you both have good contributions
because your name may be drawn to
“volunteer” your answer.
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Listen as Mr. Gallup reads a passage from The
Breadwinner. The first time it will be read in a
monotone fashion. The same passage will then
be read with enthusiasm. Note the differences.
Let’s Practice! Read the short passage when Mr.
Gallup calls on you, and try to read it with
inflection.
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Reading with inflection improves
comprehension. Imagine if The Outsiders had
been read in a completely monotone voice.
How much of the story do you think you
would remember? Would it have captured
your attention, or would you have been more
likely to zone out?
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Today we will be practicing and having a
Readers’ Theater. Our play-acting with The
Outsiders left something to be desired, so we’re
going to practice making our reading
interesting and full.
Split into groups of 7 or 8.
Each person will have a part.
Practice reading your parts with expression
and inflection. This DOES NOT mean with
over-the-top antics or accents. Remember, stay
respectful.
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Maryam will also be the Stage Manager for
your group. They will be responsible for
keeping your group on task, and knowing who
comes in when. They will signal people if they
miss their entrance.
Only the person who has the part should be
talking. Only three people in the entire class
should be talking at a time.
Mr. Gallup will be coming around to check that
you are following along by using your finger to
keep place.
Group 1
Zach K- Shauzia 1
Taylor G- Parvana 1
Kylie- Narrator 1
Mercedes- Parvana 2
Mikhael- Shauzia 2
John- Narrator 2
Group 2
Mariah- Narrator 1
Elyssa- Shauzia 1
Morris- Parvana 1
Alexia- Narrator 2
Ethan- Shauzia
Tyler- Parvana 2
Group 3
Carly- Narrator 1
Payton- Parvana 1
Blake- Narrator 2
Kyle- Parvana 2
Alex- Shauzia
Group 4
Anne-Marie- Parvana 1
Emily- Narrator 1
Jayda- Narrator 2
Collin- Parvana 2
Camern- Shauzia
Group 1
Aubrey- Parvana 1
Crystolyn- Narrator 1
Maiya- Narrator 2
Haley O- Parvana 2
Austin- Shauzia 1
Dillon- Narrator 3
Nathan- Shauzia 2
Group 2
Sydney- Parvana 1
Jonis- Parvana 2
Jared- Shauzia 1
Kaitlyn- Narrator 1
Haley C.- Narrator 2
Jaelen- Shauzia 2
Collin- Narrator 3
Group 3
Kersten- Narrator 1
Josh- Parvana 1
Zach- Shauzia 1
Mackenzi- Narrator 2
Megan- Parvana 2
Charley- Shauzia 2
Forrest- Narrator 3
Group 1
Clayton- Narrator 1
Mariah- Parvana 1
Ian- Shauzia 1
Jason- Parvana 2
Dalton- Narrator 2
Cameron- Shauzia 2
Group 2
Cody- Narrator 1
Haley- Narrator 2
Parker- Parvana 1
Jansen- Parvana 2
Sam- Shauzia 1
Dylan W- Shauzia 2
Matthew- Narrator 3
Group 3
Sheila- Narrator 1
Sarah- Parvana 1
Zach- Narrator 2
Jerry- Shauzia 1
Freddie- Shauzia 2
Jarett- Parvana 2
Group 4
Madyson- Parvana 1
Emily- Narrator 1
Hunter- Shauzia 1
Thomas- Parvana 2
Dylan N- Shauzia 2
Anja- Narrator 2