HMWK for Tuesday Read to Part IV in First Part Last
1. Today begin to practice keeping the blog always open but minimized on your desktop so that you can check your progress throughout the lesson. We will begin by practicing affect/effect by taking the practice quizzes in an earlier post.
Go to these web sites and spend 5-10 minutes trying to get a perfect score:
Quick quizzes:
http://www.grammarbook.com/grammar_quiz/effect_vs_affect_1.asp
http://www.softschools.com/quizzes/grammar/among_between/quiz3174.html
2. Whole class reading: Read the interview with Angela Johnson. As we read aloud, highlight or mark any sections that you find interesting or important. Knowing why an author writes and why they believe writing is important gives you an insight into the writing process--and how to develop your own voice. This handout with your notes will be useful for the final book test.
3. THINK, PAIR, SHARE:
When you have completed 1 and 2, discuss with a partner the following questions and post a comment to Questions 1-4 as indicated.
by Angela Johnson
Discussion Questions
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Parts I & II
- Who are the main characters?
- Who is the Narrator?
- What is this book about?
- When and Where does this story take place?
- What do you think about the author's use of language?
Is the language realistic for Bobby? - Discuss the writing style of this book (non-linear): Now/Then.
Do you like it?
Does it make it harder to read?
Why do you think the author decided to write it this way? - How does Bobby feel about his baby?
- How does Bobby feel about Nia?
- Where do you think Nia is? Why isn't she taking care of her baby?
- Talk about parents' and friends' reactions to news of the pregnancy?
- Do you think Bobby is a good kid?
- What do you think about this book so far?
POST A COMMENT TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
1. How did Bobby’s parents respond to the news of Nia’s pregnancy (pg. 12)? How did Nia’s parents respond to this (pg. 20)? How would your parents respond to this same announcement?
2. Look at how Bobby’s friends react (pg. 37-40). How would your friends react?
3. What does Bobby mean by saying, “I walk to my room…look around my room and miss me” (pg. 35)?
4. If you have not completed your story, work on your story for the remainder of the period. Try to finish it. ON TUESDAY, we will be doing a WRITER'S WORKSHOP in small groups.
5. FOR EXTRA CREDIT: If you have completed the lesson and your story, try to write a poem based on "I Used to ..." Go to the website to write one online. This is like the "now and then"
approach of First Part Last
http://ettcweb.lr.k12.nj.us/forms/iusedto.htm
Write an Instant "I Used To..." Poem |
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I used to think that summers stretched slow and lazy for a year But now I know better I always thought "school one year, summer one year" But I never counted off the days on my fingers I once felt hours stretch long and easy But now I hear a panicky tick-tock If I could step into a time machine I would go back and reset the clock I never gave it a thought before But I might seriously consider it now I can't turn life into a sci-fi movie But I can gobble up every day 'til I'm filled up happy I won't ever be 16 again But I might be a teenager at heart I used to think that summers stretched slow and lazy for a year But now I know better |
1. his father start to cry and his mother was breathless and yelled at him.
ReplyDelete2.they thought it was a joke and making smart remarks about it and they called him dumb.
3. Bobby is saying that he miss having his life as a teen.
Avana & Kami
Jasmina Rizvanovic, Jahde Brown,Janelys Saez
ReplyDelete1.Bobby's Parents Were disappointed. His father started to cry will whereas his mother just remained still and serious. They were speechless. Nia's parents were calm but disappointed because they trusted Bobby. Nia's father ignored Bobby and her mother was sad.
2. Bobby's friends reacted by laughing because they thought it was a joke and they thought he was being stupid. But they ended up accepting it and remained his friend.
Our friends would be extremely shocked because were very shy and smart so we knew the risks.
3. Bobby means that he misses his old life and what it used to be; carefree.
1- His dad started to cry and his mother started to yell at him she was also breathless.
ReplyDelete2- They both thought he was playing a joke and made smart remarks and called him dumb
3-Bobby misses having a life as a teen he says.
Hetep Shekem
ReplyDelete1. Both Nia and Bobby's parents were very upset when they found out about the baby.
2. Bobby's friends feel that he is very stupid for letting Nia get pregnant
3. Bobby is saying that he misses the days where he did not have a child, and could be a child himself.
Olivia and Cameron and Gilda
ReplyDelete1. Bobby's parents were at first a little shocked, his father cried, and his mother wanted to slap him. Nia's parents were calm, and asked them about protection and their choices. Our parents would be incredibly angry and maybe kick us out, but give us money. They would probably ask us to give up the baby for adoption, and cry when we told them.
2. Bobby's friends told him that he was stupid, at didnt really acknowledge what he just told them. J.L. acts like a jerk, but K-Boy is a bit more supportive. If our friends found out we were pregnant, they might ask us why we weren't more aware of what we were doing, but would be a lot more supportive in the end that our parents might be.
3. Bobby means that he is looking around his room and missing how he used to be before Feather, how his room reflected his old self, and how he missed it.
1) His father started to to cry and his mother didn't know what to do. she scolded him and wanted to slap him. My parents would be very upset at me and yell at me for a long time.
ReplyDelete2) His friends thought he was just joking around and they also said he was dumb.My friends would tell me i made a big mistake. But at the end they would support me and help me with the baby.
3) Bobby is saying he miss his life as a teenager.
1.Bobby’s parents where really shocked it turned both of them into stone, Bobby’s father Fred started to cry and Bobby’s mother Mary couldn’t even react she wanted to slap him so her but she just bit her lip. (pg12 and 21) My parents would be very disappointed in me , and would start to burst out in tears.
ReplyDelete2.If I was pregnant my friends would cry there little hearts out but most of all they would really be there for me, they would support me through the whole pregnancy
3.He means he misses how he use to be before he had feather .
published by Nandi and Kadeja
1. At first, they sit still. Mary gave him pamphlets about Stds and Fred started crying with no movment and without no noise. Nia's parents reacted by the mother upset and the father doesn't really care about it since it doesn't really have to do with him. My parents would be mad at me for making a stupid decision but supports me.
ReplyDelete2. Bobby's friends reacted by being silent at first, then laughing about it and supporting him. My friends would support me but might probably not talking to me.
3. What bobby means is that through the situation that Bobby's in right now the room reminds him of before Nia's pregnancy.