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8th Grade ELA
PURPOSE 13 Reasons Why is a contemporary novel written by Jay Asher. This is a story of a teenage girl living in a small town. This novel is very high-interest and includes very sensitive topics. I hope that by reading we accomplish three tasks (in addition to learning the standards in the curriculum): Create an open dialog about bullying and suicide with the intention of prevention. Realize that all actions have ripple effects. Increase our levels of empathy and understanding.
THE BOTTOM LINE Teen suicide is a scary and real topic. If you are feeling overwhelmed or suicidal, please seek help, either from a counselor, parent or online/phone resource. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1800-273-8255 National Suicide Hotline 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800784-2433) National Institute for Mental Health 1-800-656HOPE
PRE-READING
13 Reasons Why
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Except for six months in Wyoming, I've lived my entire life in California. It was during those six months in Sheridan, Wyoming that I came up with the idea for Thirteen Reasons Why. I've worked at an independent bookstore, a chain bookstore, an outlet bookstore, and two public libraries. Before those jobs, I worked at a shoe store, a trophy shop, and an airline. My very first writing award earned me a free fruit smoothie every
AWARDS AND OTHER INFO Turn to the 5th page of the book. Read the awards, praise and readers’ comments. For more information, visit thirteenreasonswhy.com.
CURSE WORDS IN BOOKS Curse words only have as much power as we give them. How can a writer effectively capture a character who is a racist, a drug addict, or an ab without giving that character authentic language to speak? In a moment of rage, I know I do not cry “Oh muffins!” CCSS RL.8.3 Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.
SO…WE CAN READ CURSE WORDS, BUT WE CAN’T SAY THEM IN SCHOOL? EXACTLY! We read about racism in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, but it’s not allowed in school. We read about violence in The Outsiders, but it’s not allowed in school. This is authentic dialog/language for our character. End of story. I don’t expect you to think this is a free to repeat it. I expect you to have the maturity to read it and acknowledge the need for authentic dialog. After all, we have learned that authentic dialog is necessary to be a good writer! CCSS RL.8.3 Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel
UNCOMFORTABLE There will be things that happen in this CONTENT
book that make me uncomfortable. They might make you uncomfortable too. Unfortunately, I’m uncomfortable because these are things that happen every day to teenagers in our country. I wish that we could live in a world free of bullies, gossip and lies. Maybe that’s why we read about it. CCSS RL.8.3 Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.
BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
13 Reasons Why
BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE We are going to be doing some research about different topics from the book, such as bullying, suicide, harassment, teasing and assault. In your groups, you will be responsible for creating a Google Presentation (which is similar to a Power Point) that shares information about these topics. CCSS W. 8.6 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the relationships between information and ideas efficiently as well as to interact and collaborate with others.
GOOGLE PRESENTATIONS 1. Get in your assigned groups. 2. Visit my webpage (www.kflater.weebly.com) 3. Click on the 13 Reasons Why tab 4. Find your hour and topic 5. Open the presentation CCSS W. 8.6 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the relationships between information and ideas efficiently as well as to interact and collaborate with others.
CCSS W. 8.6 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the relationships between information and ideas efficiently as well as to interact and collaborate with others.
GOOGLE PRESENTATIONS Answer the questions on the handout you were given. You may want to divvy out questions to different group . Each of the questions will then become a
CCSS W. 8.6 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the relationships between information and ideas efficiently as well as to interact and collaborate with others.
GOOGLE PRESENTATION
Follow the guidelines at the following webpage to create a strong presentation. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/10-tips-for-preparinga-professional-presentation / Your group will be presenting to the class, so decide who is going to say what and PRACTICE!
LITERARY DOMINOES
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DOMINOES In your group, set up a chain of dominoes at least 25 pieces long. What happens when you knock over the first domino? CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.3 Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.
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WRITING PROMPT (1-35)
Sir? Why does this novel start with this word? Make predictions and connections. CCSS RL.8.3 Analyze how particular lines of dialog or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.
RESPOND
Why “Sir?” Share your ideas. CCSS RL.8.3 Analyze how particular lines of dialog or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.
BEGIN READING
Read pages 1-4 out loud. CCSS RL8.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
DISCUSS Is this book engaging at the beginning? Why or why not? What would you consider to be a good book opening? CCSSSL.8.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
DISCUSS What do you find engaging on a cover? What do you find interesting on the first page?
CCSSSL.8.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
TAPE 1: JUSTIN FOLEY Need a volunteer to read Clay’s intro (pages 5-6) Cassette 1: Part 1 (pages 7-28) http://youtu.be/6ushyNJhnrs Read Hannah’s dream (middle of 25-middle of 28) on your own Cassette 1: Part 2 (middle of 28-31) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JibmlC1R9A&feature=share&list=PL388735F120BA5657 Finish pages 31-35 on your own. CCSS RL8.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
BEWARE OF SURPRISE GIFTS Clay is initially thrilled to receive a package, but quickly changes his tune. What are some potential consequences of Hannah’s tapes? Could the consequences be worse than she hoped? Discuss in small groups and as a class whether or not the gift will do what Hannah expects. Why is Clay so upset about the tapes? What are the desired effects, and could there be other reasons? CCSS RL.8.6 Analyze how differences in points of view of the characters and the audience or reader create such effects as suspense or humor.
ENRICHMENT Read O. Henry’s “The Gift of the Magi” to understand how gifts often have unintended effects: http://youtu.be/STQvDUg6gqM?t=18s Writing Prompt– How does this story connect to Thirteen Reasons Why? Consider the tapes as a gift for or from Hannah when constructing your 1 page response. CCS RL.8.5 Compare and contrast the structure of two or more texts and analyze how the differing structure of each text contributes to its meaning and style.
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CASSETTE 1: SIDE B ALEX STANDALL Pages 36-37 (Read with tape) Pages 37-40 (Read on your own) Pages 40-42 (Read with tape) Pages 42-53 (Reciprocal teaching/reading) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF6oK03T9Jk&fea ture=share&list=PLC551063125E4D8AB CCSS RL8.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
COMPARE TO REAL LIFE Read the newsela.com article Controversy over prom dates chosen using sports-style "draft " https://newsela.com/articles/prom-draft/id/3980 / How does this relate to 13RW? What are your reactions?
TRUTH OR RUMOR • Discuss whether you think Hannah’s rumor would have stopped, if any one person hadn’t ed it on. •Connect this to your life – we hear rumors all the time. Come up with CCSSSL.8.1 Engage effectively in a range of five things you could do next time collaborative discussions with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on
TWISTED RUMORS the game of telephone? Let’s play! Please do your best to repeat exactly what is heard. CCSS SL.8.3 Delineate a speaker’s argument and specific claims, evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and relevance and sufficiency of the evidence and identifying when irrelevant evidence is introduced.
TWISTED RUMORS What does this teach you about rumors? Can they always be trusted? How quickly can something be misunderstood? CCSS SL.8.3 Delineate a speaker’s argument and specific claims, evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and relevance and sufficiency of the evidence and identifying when irrelevant evidence is introduced.
WRITING PROMPT (36-53) Think of a problem at home or at school that you feel comfortable sharing. In your packet, map out plausible reasons that trace the logical progression of the problem. Make sure that the sequence of events is in order. Hannah doesn’t seem to take responsibility for her actions. What responsibility do you have in your own problem? CCSS W.8.9 Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literature
INVESTIGATE How many times have we received an email or a post, along with six million other people, that turns out to be a hoax? Hannah states that for any problem, there are thirteen different explanations from thirteen different perspectives. Investigate Snopes, the urban legend fact finder ( www.snopes.com). Click on the top scams of the day. With a partner, pick the scam with the closest connection to what Hannah’s classmates think. Present your evidence to other groups or to the entire class. CCSS W.8.7 Conduct short research projects to answer a question
http://www.snopes.com
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CASSETTE 2: SIDE A JESSICA DAVIS Pages 54-67 (Read as class) Page 67-68 (Read with tape) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0 YsjNGZ3aOw&feature=share&list=PL C551063125E4D8AB CCSS RL8.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
MORE THAN A SCRATCH Writing Prompt (54-68): Hannah describes her fight with Jessica on this tape. She also says that the fight ended with Jessica scratching her, leaving her fingernail in Hannah’s forehead. This left a mark which turned into a scar. Every time Hannah looked at the scar, she didn’t see a blemish but a reminder of this event. We might call this emotional scarring with physical evidence. Do you have anything physical that triggers an emotional reaction?
WHAT IS A GOOD FRIEND? Open your packet to the “What is a Good Friend?” page. Complete the chart. 1. A good friend is loyal. 2. A good friend is intelligent. 3. A good friend is sensitive. 4. A good friend has a sense of humor. 5. A good friend is honest. 6. A good friend listens. 7. A good friend is ive. 8. A good friend is generous. CCSS RL.8.1 Cite the textual evidence that most strongly s an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
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CASSETTE 2: SIDE B TYLER DOWN Pages 69-74 (Read as a group) Pages 74-77 (With the tapes) Pages 77-92 (Reciprocal teaching/reading) http://youtu.be/PH2dJ_kmRdk
CCSS RL8.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
DISCUSSION
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.3 Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.
Tyler is described as “creepy.” Many in our society also describe the press or paparazzi as creepy too. • Does Tyler have any redeeming value? What is the value, if any, of the pictures he takes? • Examine yearbooks (yearbooks at least ten years old). Find various pictures that hint at a bigger story. Copy the pictures and write caption stories beneath that provide a plausible explanation. Technology Integration: Look at the way professionals manipulate images on sites like http://www.illusionworks.com/.
CCSS L.8.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
PEEPING TOM
The name comes from the legend of Lady Godiva's naked ride through the streets of Coventry, in order to persuade her husband to alleviate the harsh taxes on the town's poor. The story goes that the townsfolk agreed not to observe Godiva as she ed by, but that Peeping Tom broke that trust and spied on her. The ride is still commemorated (clothed) in the city each year. As the picture shows, there's no longer any taboo about watching it. Whatever the truth of the ride through the town, there are no s of this story which mentioned a 'Peeping Tom' character until the 18th century and that has to been seen as a later invention. Why that embellishment was given to the story isn't clear. The name 'Peeping Tom' is first recorded in the Coventry city s in 1773, recording a new wig and paint for the effigy of Tom the Tailor (which clearly must have existed for some time prior to that). The first record that alludes to his dubious habits is in Grose's Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue, 1796: "Peeping Tom, a nick name for a curious prying fellow." Peeping Toms aren't of course restricted to mediaeval times. Towards the end of the 20th century they got a new activity to partake in, or at least a new name was
ETYMOLOGY Sometimes a mere definition won’t do. We want to know the history of a word or phrase. That’s when we look up the etymology of the word. 1. Visit www.etymonline.com 2. Look up the words in your packet to find the history of the word or phrase 3. Is it what you expected? .CCSS L.8.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
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CASSETTE 3: SIDE A COURTNEY CRIMSEN Pages 93-95 (Read with tapes) Pages 96-118 (Read as a class) http://youtu.be/58loG9F5NLo CCSS RL8.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
WHAT’S THE REAL STORY? With a partner, choose a yearbook from the counter. Look at the pictures, and try to relate to this chapter. What’s the real story? Is High School as great as the yearbook portrays?
MUST HAVE KILLED HER Page 95 – Courtney does come off as genuinely sweet. Hearing her story here, on these tapes, must have killed her. What literary device is used in this age? CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.5a Interpret figures of speech (e.g. verbal irony, puns) in context.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.5a Interpret figures of speech (e.g. verbal irony, puns) in context.
FIGURES OF SPEECH We’re going to focus on 2 types of Figures of Speech: 1.Metaphors 2.Similes
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.5a Interpret figures of speech (e.g. verbal irony, puns) in context.
METAPHORS AND SIMILES Metaphors and similes are tools an author uses for comparisons. Let’s play Battleship like a boss! That’s a simile!
CCSS L.8.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances http://www.quia.com/ba/42131.html?AP_rand=1786446090 in word meanings.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.5a Interpret figures of speech (e.g. verbal irony, puns) in context.
WHAT IN THE WORLD ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?
The first thing you need to understand is the difference between similes and metaphors. Both are examples of figurative language. Both are used to compare seemingly unrelated items. The big difference…2 words: like or as. CCSS L.8.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.5a Interpret figures of speech (e.g. verbal irony, puns) in context.
METAPHOR OR SIMILE? Her hands were as cold as ice. (Simile) Her hands were chunks of ice. (Metaphor) Her cheeks were like faded roses. (Simile) The roses in her cheeks are faded. (Metaphor) He was my knight in shining armor. Computers are the vehicles of tomorrow. All the world's a stage. Good as gold. CCSS L.8.5 Demonstrate Carry a torch forunderstanding someone.of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
Like a bull in a china shop.
YOUR TURN! Write 3 metaphors and 3 similes in your workbook. They should be original ideas, not common sayings. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.5a Interpret figures of speech (e.g. verbal irony, puns) in context.
CCSS L.8.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.5a Interpret figures of speech (e.g. verbal irony, puns) in context.
ISN’T IT IRONIC?
http://youtu.be/hwWVyF_ykUc
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.5a Interpret figures of speech (e.g. verbal irony, puns) in context.
ACTUALLY, IT’S NOT!
http://youtu.be/FYq2d7iKKhk
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.5a Interpret figures of speech (e.g. verbal irony, puns) in context.
CAN YOU IDENTIFY IRONY? As we read, there will be instances of irony in this chapter. Can you identify them? Has anything ironic happened to you? Complete the page from your packet titled “Irony”.
CASSETTE 3: SIDE B MARCUS COOLEY Read 118-135 (As a class) Read 136-140 (With the tapes) Read 140-148 (By yourself) http://youtu.be/AciBaqK6usI CCSS RL8.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
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CASSETTE 4: SIDE A ZACH DEMPSEY Read 149-163 (Reciprocal teaching/reading) Read 163 (With tapes) Read 164-165 (With class) Read 165-166 (With tapes) Read 166-173 (By yourself) http://youtu.be/Ylc1ce9H1Cw CCSS RL8.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
ONE KIND THING Turn to page 156We are going to have our very own activity just like this called “One Kind Thing” When you think of “One Kind Thing” to say to a classmate, drop a note in his or her paper pocket CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.4 Produce clear and In 1 week, we’ll read coherent them!writing in which the development,
organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
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CASSETTE 4: SIDE B RYAN Read pages 174-184 (As a class) Read pages 184-185 (With tapes) Read pages 185-193 (By yourself) http://youtu.be/_u5Nd-89g0o CCSS RL8.10 By the end of the year, read and
comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
HANNAH’S POEM Turn to page 190 http:// youtu.be/oRXwT2 LaqbA CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRXwT2LaqbA& feature=share&list=PLC551063125E4D8AB
SOUL ALONE BAKER
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text.
BY HANNAH
Put me I meet your eyes My own mother you don’t even see me you carried me in underneath God’s sky and You hardly respond you Now you see nothingknow me when I whisper don’t just see me with but what I wear hello your eyes People ask you Could be my soul mate Take away how I am doing two kindred spirits this mask of flesh and You smile and nod Maybe we’re not bone and don’t let it end I guess we’ll never see me there know for my soul
HOW CAN WE READ POETRY? 1. Line by line for a literal translation 2. Go back over the literal translation to find meaning CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text.
STILL DON’T GET IT? IT’S REALLY PRETTY SIMPLE! Poetry is an expression…like art, music, writing, or dancing. Could be expressing a feeling Could be telling a story Could be sharing an image Could be teaching a lesson
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text.
Basically, it does what the author wants it to do!
LET’S TRY SOME ANALYSIS!
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide
THE RED WHEELBARROW BY WILLIAM CARLOS WILLIAMS so much depends upon a red wheel barrow glazed with rain water beside the white chickens.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text.
YOUR TURN! We’re going to visit the LMC to look through the poetry books. Choose a book, sit at the tables, and read through it. Find a poem that sounds interesting to you. Complete the “Poetry Analysis” page from your packet. Be prepared to share your poem CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.2 Determine a theme or and analysis with the class. central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot;
POETRY SLAM http://youtu.be/YshUDa10JYY Your challenge – create your own Slam Poem. We will be having a contest in class. The winners will advance to the 8th grade competition.
POEM REQUIREMENTS Can be done individually or in groups of 2-3. Must be about a topic that you think is globally important. Does NOT need to rhyme! The performance must be at least 60 seconds long. Must be appropriate for 8th grade students. Keep it classy!
STEP 1 Do Your Homework. To know what makes slam poetry effective, you need to see a lot of it performed. Attend a poetry slam at a local coffee shop or bookstore. If you can't find one, head to YouTube.com, type in "slam poetry videos" and you'll be amazed by the quantity, quality, and variety that you’ll find. Take notes on which slam poems
STEP 2 Choose a Topic. Identify an event, person, or issue that evokes a ion in you. It could be a trip that changed the way you look at life. Maybe you recently fell in love or went through a bad breakup. Or, perhaps you're determined to do whatever you can to fight animal cruelty. When you're fired up, emotions and words are more likely to flow out of
STEP 3 Put Your Words on Paper. Use your five senses to create a first draft. Write down what you see, hear, taste, touch, and smell when you think about your topic. Details are key when it comes to painting a vivid picture through slam poetry, so always ask yourself: "could I be more specific?" For instance, instead of writing "I drank a glass of water," write "I sipped on an ice-cold glass of water with a pinch of lemon that was so tart, it made me cringe." Craft your words into short stanzas that lend themselves to a natural rhythm and feel free to use rhyme if you feel like it.
STEP 4 Edit yourself. When editing, read your poem out loud. If you find yourself stumbling over certain lines that are clunky or too long, that's when you know that a section probably needs to be cut, changed, or moved. It may help to use an online thesaurus if you're looking for synonyms to replace certain words.
STEP 5 Add a Little Drama. , you're not just reading your poem out loud—you're performing! The goal is to get the audience to audibly react (i.e. laugh, cry, gasp, snap, clap, yell "yeah!") to increase your score. So look for ways to increase the drama. Are there moments where you can whisper or shout? Are there places where you can speed up or slow down? Can you throw in facial expressions or bodily movements to illustrate
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CASSETTE 5: SIDE A CLAY Read pages 194-201 (Reciprocal reading) Pages 202-203 (With tape) Pages 203-219 (By yourself) http://youtu.be/dlgKBT8UJR0 CCSS RL8.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
AFTER THE DEATH OF ANNA GONZALES Each of you (with your assigned partner) will get a poem from this book. Practice reading it out loud for meaning. 1. How does it remind you of 13 Reasons Why? 2. What is this poem saying? .CCSS RL.8.5 Compare and contrast the structure of two or more texts and analyze how the differing structure of each text contributes to its meaning and style.
QUESTIONS: 1. HOW DOES IT REMIND YOU OF 13 REASONS WHY? 2. WHAT IS THIS POEM
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CASSETTE 5: SIDE B JUSTIN AND ??? Read pages 220-228 (Read as a class) Read pages 229 (With tape) Read pages 229-231 (Read by yourself) http://youtu.be/BQJRWjiccx4 CCSS RL8.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
GUILT
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.3 Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.
Do you think Hannah feels guilty for her part in the rape? Is she just as at fault as everyone else? Is Justin at fault? Are you guilty if you just sit by and let something horrible happen?
DISCUSSION
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.3 Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.
It is too late for Clay to do anything to help Hannah, but what is his responsibility, if any, toward Bryce and Jessica? What would you do? • We have looked at individual responsibility toward Hannah, but what is the group responsibility? In your personal reflection, consider the collective responsibility of the school and the people on Hannah’s list; compare this with how you see your own personal responsibility. Answer the question of whether or not you would mail the tapes. • Would you tell Hannah’s parents? The school istration? Your own family? The police?
WRITING PROMPT - GUILT Think about a time when you stood by and let something bad happen. Write about that time. Take responsibility for your part. Identify how you will change your actions in the future. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
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CASSETTE 6: SIDE A JENNY Read pages 232-239 Read pages 239-240 (With tapes) Read pages 240-246 (With class) Read pages 246 (With tapes) Read pages 246-252 (By yourself) CCSS RL8.10 By the end of the year, read and http://youtu.be/vY_RakRRH8w comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
CENTRAL IDEA
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text.
Jenny Kurtz knocked over a stop sign. Hannah does not report this fact and a student dies. Make a “road sign” that shares the central message of the novel, using a word pun.
DESIGN A SIGN – WHAT WOULD IT SAY? SKETCH YOUR DESIGN ON THE “DESIGN A SIGN” PAGE OF THE PACKET.
STOP BULLYI NG CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text.
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CASSETTE 6: SIDE B BRYCE Read pages 253-256 (With class) Read pages 256-257 (With tapes) Read pages 257-267 (By yourself) http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_dIAhF-A9E&feature= share&list=PLC551063125E4D8AB&index=13 CCSS RL8.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
SELF-FULFILLING PROPHESY The self-fulfilling prophecy is a statement that alters actions and therefore comes true. For example, a person stating “I’m probably going to have a lousy day,” might alter his actions so that such a prediction is fulfilled by his actions. This may be an unconscious gesture. A person who might espouse a self-fulfilling prophecy in a positive way “I’m going to have a great day,” might act in ways that will actually make this prediction true.
EXAMPLES * You expect your new classmate to be shy so you don’t speak much to him, and he therefore does seem shy. * A coach expects new players to be uncoordinated and unskilled so he does not play them often, and when he does they are rusty and do not perform well. * Your teacher expects you to do well and she spends extra time with you preparing for the exam, so you get an A.
HANNAH’S SELF-FULFILLING PROPHECY She finally acted on the rumors that surrounded her. Hannah wasn’t doing what she thought was right but what others thought was true.
WRITING PROMPT Do rumors have the ability to change your perception about yourself? Turn to the page “Self Fulfilling Prophecy” in your packet and respond using personal anecdotes. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to analysis, reflection, and research.
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CASSETTE 7: SIDE A MR. POTTER Read pages 268-269 (As a class) Read pages 269 (With tapes) Read pages 270-280 (Reciprocal reading) http://youtu.be/-YFt3os4yek CCSS RL8.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
WRITING PROMPT Imagine that you are Mr. Porter and Hannah comes to you, what would you have done differently? What would you have said to Hannah?
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CASSETTE 7: SIDE B Read pages 281-288 (As a class)
CCSS RL8.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
DISCUSSION The Beginning: At the very end of the book, Clay ends the book by saying, “Skye.” • Is there a significance to ending the book this way? CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.4 Determine the meaning • Have ofyou and words changed? and phrases as theyHow are used in a text,why? including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.
WRITING PROMPT Turn to the page titled “Final Thoughts” in your packet. Write your final thoughts, including how effective Asher is with his novel. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.1 Write arguments to claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence
FINAL ACTIVITIES
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FAVORITE QUOTES Find 13 different quotes that “speak to you” from the novel. These quotes should provide an insight into how to lead your life. Copy the 13 quotes and pages numbers onto the page titled “Favorite Quotes” in CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.3 Analyze how particular your packet. lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.
CREATE A QUOTE PAGE BASED ON YOUR THIRTEEN FAVORITE QUOTATIONS FROM THE BOOK
FINAL ASSESSMENTS
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FINAL ASSESSMENTS Your final “test” or evaluation for this novel will have 4 parts: Part 1 – Prepare a Paper Bag Presentation Part 2 – Present Paper Bag Presentation Part 3 – Listen to and evaluation Paper Bag Presentations Part 4 – Write a compare and contrast essay
•CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.8.4 Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and wellchosen details; use appropriate eye , adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. •CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.8.5 Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest. •CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.8.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. (See grade 8 Language standards
MY CHARACTER’S LIFE IN A BAG
This exercise will allow you to “speak” for your character and clarify his or her thoughts and identity. Directions: Select a character from the novel Thirteen Reasons Why. Bring six items in a paper bag that represent important aspects about your character. Or, if you’d prefer, make a presentation that would work as a “digital paper bag”. For each object, provide evidence (1-2 quotations) from the novel. 1. An award or object that would feel like an award to your character. 2. An item that represents your character’s identity. 3. A book or poem that relates to your character or represents him or her. 4. A piece of artwork or song that relates to your character or represents him or her. 5. An object that symbolizes something important to your character. 6. An object that symbolizes something important to your character.
SAMPLE “DIGITAL PAPER BAG” ARTIFACT – CLAY JENSEN
OBJECT 1: AN AWARD OR OBJECT THAT WOULD FEEL LIKE AN AWARD TO YOUR CHARACTER.
Nice Guy Award
ORAL PRESENTATION RUBRIC CATEGORY
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Aspects of Character
Shows a full understanding of the aspects of the character.
Shows a good understanding of the aspects of the character.
Shows a partial understanding of the aspects of the character.
Does not seem to understand the character very well.
Items in Bag
Contains 6 thoughtful and appropriate items.
Contains 6 appropriate items.
Contains 6 items, but not all seem appropriate.
Contains inappropriate or insufficient items.
Development of ing Evidence
Provides ing evidence clearly and fully.
Satisfactorily provides ing evidence.
Partially provides ing evidence.
Minimally provides ing evidence.
Organization and Coherence
Exhibits and exemplary logical and coherent structure.
Exhibits satisfactorily a logical and coherent structure.
Partial coherence and cohesiveness.
Minimal coherence and cohesiveness.
Stays on Topic
Stays on topic all (100%) of the time.
Stays on topic most (90-99%) of the time.
Stays on topic some (75-89%) of the time.
On topic less than 75% of the time.
Command of spoken language
Always (100%) demonstrates
Mostly (80-99%) demonstrates
Sometimes (7079%) demonstrates
Demonstrates command of
ORAL PRESENTATION RUBRIC CONTINUED CATEGORY
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Posture and Eye
Stands up straight, looks relaxed and confident. Establishes eye with everyone in the room during presentation.
Stands up straight and establishes eye with everyone in the room during the presentation.
Sometimes stands up straight and establishes eye .
Slouches and/or does not look at the people during the presentation.
Speaks Clearly
Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100%) the time.
Speaks clearly and distinctly almost all (95-99%) the time.
Speaks clearly and distinctly most (9485%) the time.
Speaks clearly and distinctly less than 85% of the time.
Preparedness
Student is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed.
Students seems pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals.
The student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking.
Student does not seem at all prepared to present.
Listens to Other Presentations
Listens intently. Does not make distracting noises or movements.
Listens intently but has one distracting noise or movement.
Sometimes does not appear to be listening but is not distracting.
Sometimes does not appear to be listening and has distracting noises or movements.
Evaluates Peers
Answers all three evaluation questions when evaluating each
Answers all three evaluation questions when evaluating each
Answers two evaluation questions when evaluating each
Answers one evaluation question when evaluating each
PEER EVALUATION QUESTIONS 1.Discuss one thing that you liked about the presentation. 2.Discuss one thing that showed effort. 3.Discuss one thing that could be CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.8.3 Delineate a speaker’s argument and specific claims, evaluating the improved. soundness of the reasoning and relevance and sufficiency of the evidence and identifying when
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Gradespecific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.)
COMPARISON/CONTRAST ESSAY
In this essay, you are to compare and contrast yourself with a character from Thirteen Reasons Why. Follow the outline below: Paragraph 1- Instruction: State the purpose of your essay. Include the title and author of the book. Paragraph 2: Describe THREE aspects of your personality. Paragraph 3: Describe THREE aspects of your character’s personality. Paragraph 4: Discuss the similarities and differences between you and the character. Paragraph 5 – Conclusion: Summarize main ideas. End with style. For instance, included a rhetorical question or quote.
8th Grade ELA
PURPOSE 13 Reasons Why is a contemporary novel written by Jay Asher. This is a story of a teenage girl living in a small town. This novel is very high-interest and includes very sensitive topics. I hope that by reading we accomplish three tasks (in addition to learning the standards in the curriculum): Create an open dialog about bullying and suicide with the intention of prevention. Realize that all actions have ripple effects. Increase our levels of empathy and understanding.
THE BOTTOM LINE Teen suicide is a scary and real topic. If you are feeling overwhelmed or suicidal, please seek help, either from a counselor, parent or online/phone resource. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1800-273-8255 National Suicide Hotline 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800784-2433) National Institute for Mental Health 1-800-656HOPE
PRE-READING
13 Reasons Why
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Except for six months in Wyoming, I've lived my entire life in California. It was during those six months in Sheridan, Wyoming that I came up with the idea for Thirteen Reasons Why. I've worked at an independent bookstore, a chain bookstore, an outlet bookstore, and two public libraries. Before those jobs, I worked at a shoe store, a trophy shop, and an airline. My very first writing award earned me a free fruit smoothie every
AWARDS AND OTHER INFO Turn to the 5th page of the book. Read the awards, praise and readers’ comments. For more information, visit thirteenreasonswhy.com.
CURSE WORDS IN BOOKS Curse words only have as much power as we give them. How can a writer effectively capture a character who is a racist, a drug addict, or an ab without giving that character authentic language to speak? In a moment of rage, I know I do not cry “Oh muffins!” CCSS RL.8.3 Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.
SO…WE CAN READ CURSE WORDS, BUT WE CAN’T SAY THEM IN SCHOOL? EXACTLY! We read about racism in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, but it’s not allowed in school. We read about violence in The Outsiders, but it’s not allowed in school. This is authentic dialog/language for our character. End of story. I don’t expect you to think this is a free to repeat it. I expect you to have the maturity to read it and acknowledge the need for authentic dialog. After all, we have learned that authentic dialog is necessary to be a good writer! CCSS RL.8.3 Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel
UNCOMFORTABLE There will be things that happen in this CONTENT
book that make me uncomfortable. They might make you uncomfortable too. Unfortunately, I’m uncomfortable because these are things that happen every day to teenagers in our country. I wish that we could live in a world free of bullies, gossip and lies. Maybe that’s why we read about it. CCSS RL.8.3 Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.
BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
13 Reasons Why
BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE We are going to be doing some research about different topics from the book, such as bullying, suicide, harassment, teasing and assault. In your groups, you will be responsible for creating a Google Presentation (which is similar to a Power Point) that shares information about these topics. CCSS W. 8.6 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the relationships between information and ideas efficiently as well as to interact and collaborate with others.
GOOGLE PRESENTATIONS 1. Get in your assigned groups. 2. Visit my webpage (www.kflater.weebly.com) 3. Click on the 13 Reasons Why tab 4. Find your hour and topic 5. Open the presentation CCSS W. 8.6 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the relationships between information and ideas efficiently as well as to interact and collaborate with others.
CCSS W. 8.6 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the relationships between information and ideas efficiently as well as to interact and collaborate with others.
GOOGLE PRESENTATIONS Answer the questions on the handout you were given. You may want to divvy out questions to different group . Each of the questions will then become a
CCSS W. 8.6 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the relationships between information and ideas efficiently as well as to interact and collaborate with others.
GOOGLE PRESENTATION
Follow the guidelines at the following webpage to create a strong presentation. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/10-tips-for-preparinga-professional-presentation / Your group will be presenting to the class, so decide who is going to say what and PRACTICE!
LITERARY DOMINOES
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DOMINOES In your group, set up a chain of dominoes at least 25 pieces long. What happens when you knock over the first domino? CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.3 Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.
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WRITING PROMPT (1-35)
Sir? Why does this novel start with this word? Make predictions and connections. CCSS RL.8.3 Analyze how particular lines of dialog or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.
RESPOND
Why “Sir?” Share your ideas. CCSS RL.8.3 Analyze how particular lines of dialog or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.
BEGIN READING
Read pages 1-4 out loud. CCSS RL8.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
DISCUSS Is this book engaging at the beginning? Why or why not? What would you consider to be a good book opening? CCSSSL.8.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
DISCUSS What do you find engaging on a cover? What do you find interesting on the first page?
CCSSSL.8.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
TAPE 1: JUSTIN FOLEY Need a volunteer to read Clay’s intro (pages 5-6) Cassette 1: Part 1 (pages 7-28) http://youtu.be/6ushyNJhnrs Read Hannah’s dream (middle of 25-middle of 28) on your own Cassette 1: Part 2 (middle of 28-31) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JibmlC1R9A&feature=share&list=PL388735F120BA5657 Finish pages 31-35 on your own. CCSS RL8.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
BEWARE OF SURPRISE GIFTS Clay is initially thrilled to receive a package, but quickly changes his tune. What are some potential consequences of Hannah’s tapes? Could the consequences be worse than she hoped? Discuss in small groups and as a class whether or not the gift will do what Hannah expects. Why is Clay so upset about the tapes? What are the desired effects, and could there be other reasons? CCSS RL.8.6 Analyze how differences in points of view of the characters and the audience or reader create such effects as suspense or humor.
ENRICHMENT Read O. Henry’s “The Gift of the Magi” to understand how gifts often have unintended effects: http://youtu.be/STQvDUg6gqM?t=18s Writing Prompt– How does this story connect to Thirteen Reasons Why? Consider the tapes as a gift for or from Hannah when constructing your 1 page response. CCS RL.8.5 Compare and contrast the structure of two or more texts and analyze how the differing structure of each text contributes to its meaning and style.
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CASSETTE 1: SIDE B ALEX STANDALL Pages 36-37 (Read with tape) Pages 37-40 (Read on your own) Pages 40-42 (Read with tape) Pages 42-53 (Reciprocal teaching/reading) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF6oK03T9Jk&fea ture=share&list=PLC551063125E4D8AB CCSS RL8.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
COMPARE TO REAL LIFE Read the newsela.com article Controversy over prom dates chosen using sports-style "draft " https://newsela.com/articles/prom-draft/id/3980 / How does this relate to 13RW? What are your reactions?
TRUTH OR RUMOR • Discuss whether you think Hannah’s rumor would have stopped, if any one person hadn’t ed it on. •Connect this to your life – we hear rumors all the time. Come up with CCSSSL.8.1 Engage effectively in a range of five things you could do next time collaborative discussions with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on
TWISTED RUMORS the game of telephone? Let’s play! Please do your best to repeat exactly what is heard. CCSS SL.8.3 Delineate a speaker’s argument and specific claims, evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and relevance and sufficiency of the evidence and identifying when irrelevant evidence is introduced.
TWISTED RUMORS What does this teach you about rumors? Can they always be trusted? How quickly can something be misunderstood? CCSS SL.8.3 Delineate a speaker’s argument and specific claims, evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and relevance and sufficiency of the evidence and identifying when irrelevant evidence is introduced.
WRITING PROMPT (36-53) Think of a problem at home or at school that you feel comfortable sharing. In your packet, map out plausible reasons that trace the logical progression of the problem. Make sure that the sequence of events is in order. Hannah doesn’t seem to take responsibility for her actions. What responsibility do you have in your own problem? CCSS W.8.9 Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literature
INVESTIGATE How many times have we received an email or a post, along with six million other people, that turns out to be a hoax? Hannah states that for any problem, there are thirteen different explanations from thirteen different perspectives. Investigate Snopes, the urban legend fact finder ( www.snopes.com). Click on the top scams of the day. With a partner, pick the scam with the closest connection to what Hannah’s classmates think. Present your evidence to other groups or to the entire class. CCSS W.8.7 Conduct short research projects to answer a question
http://www.snopes.com
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CASSETTE 2: SIDE A JESSICA DAVIS Pages 54-67 (Read as class) Page 67-68 (Read with tape) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0 YsjNGZ3aOw&feature=share&list=PL C551063125E4D8AB CCSS RL8.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
MORE THAN A SCRATCH Writing Prompt (54-68): Hannah describes her fight with Jessica on this tape. She also says that the fight ended with Jessica scratching her, leaving her fingernail in Hannah’s forehead. This left a mark which turned into a scar. Every time Hannah looked at the scar, she didn’t see a blemish but a reminder of this event. We might call this emotional scarring with physical evidence. Do you have anything physical that triggers an emotional reaction?
WHAT IS A GOOD FRIEND? Open your packet to the “What is a Good Friend?” page. Complete the chart. 1. A good friend is loyal. 2. A good friend is intelligent. 3. A good friend is sensitive. 4. A good friend has a sense of humor. 5. A good friend is honest. 6. A good friend listens. 7. A good friend is ive. 8. A good friend is generous. CCSS RL.8.1 Cite the textual evidence that most strongly s an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
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CASSETTE 2: SIDE B TYLER DOWN Pages 69-74 (Read as a group) Pages 74-77 (With the tapes) Pages 77-92 (Reciprocal teaching/reading) http://youtu.be/PH2dJ_kmRdk
CCSS RL8.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
DISCUSSION
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.3 Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.
Tyler is described as “creepy.” Many in our society also describe the press or paparazzi as creepy too. • Does Tyler have any redeeming value? What is the value, if any, of the pictures he takes? • Examine yearbooks (yearbooks at least ten years old). Find various pictures that hint at a bigger story. Copy the pictures and write caption stories beneath that provide a plausible explanation. Technology Integration: Look at the way professionals manipulate images on sites like http://www.illusionworks.com/.
CCSS L.8.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
PEEPING TOM
The name comes from the legend of Lady Godiva's naked ride through the streets of Coventry, in order to persuade her husband to alleviate the harsh taxes on the town's poor. The story goes that the townsfolk agreed not to observe Godiva as she ed by, but that Peeping Tom broke that trust and spied on her. The ride is still commemorated (clothed) in the city each year. As the picture shows, there's no longer any taboo about watching it. Whatever the truth of the ride through the town, there are no s of this story which mentioned a 'Peeping Tom' character until the 18th century and that has to been seen as a later invention. Why that embellishment was given to the story isn't clear. The name 'Peeping Tom' is first recorded in the Coventry city s in 1773, recording a new wig and paint for the effigy of Tom the Tailor (which clearly must have existed for some time prior to that). The first record that alludes to his dubious habits is in Grose's Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue, 1796: "Peeping Tom, a nick name for a curious prying fellow." Peeping Toms aren't of course restricted to mediaeval times. Towards the end of the 20th century they got a new activity to partake in, or at least a new name was
ETYMOLOGY Sometimes a mere definition won’t do. We want to know the history of a word or phrase. That’s when we look up the etymology of the word. 1. Visit www.etymonline.com 2. Look up the words in your packet to find the history of the word or phrase 3. Is it what you expected? .CCSS L.8.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
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CASSETTE 3: SIDE A COURTNEY CRIMSEN Pages 93-95 (Read with tapes) Pages 96-118 (Read as a class) http://youtu.be/58loG9F5NLo CCSS RL8.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
WHAT’S THE REAL STORY? With a partner, choose a yearbook from the counter. Look at the pictures, and try to relate to this chapter. What’s the real story? Is High School as great as the yearbook portrays?
MUST HAVE KILLED HER Page 95 – Courtney does come off as genuinely sweet. Hearing her story here, on these tapes, must have killed her. What literary device is used in this age? CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.5a Interpret figures of speech (e.g. verbal irony, puns) in context.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.5a Interpret figures of speech (e.g. verbal irony, puns) in context.
FIGURES OF SPEECH We’re going to focus on 2 types of Figures of Speech: 1.Metaphors 2.Similes
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.5a Interpret figures of speech (e.g. verbal irony, puns) in context.
METAPHORS AND SIMILES Metaphors and similes are tools an author uses for comparisons. Let’s play Battleship like a boss! That’s a simile!
CCSS L.8.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances http://www.quia.com/ba/42131.html?AP_rand=1786446090 in word meanings.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.5a Interpret figures of speech (e.g. verbal irony, puns) in context.
WHAT IN THE WORLD ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?
The first thing you need to understand is the difference between similes and metaphors. Both are examples of figurative language. Both are used to compare seemingly unrelated items. The big difference…2 words: like or as. CCSS L.8.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.5a Interpret figures of speech (e.g. verbal irony, puns) in context.
METAPHOR OR SIMILE? Her hands were as cold as ice. (Simile) Her hands were chunks of ice. (Metaphor) Her cheeks were like faded roses. (Simile) The roses in her cheeks are faded. (Metaphor) He was my knight in shining armor. Computers are the vehicles of tomorrow. All the world's a stage. Good as gold. CCSS L.8.5 Demonstrate Carry a torch forunderstanding someone.of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
Like a bull in a china shop.
YOUR TURN! Write 3 metaphors and 3 similes in your workbook. They should be original ideas, not common sayings. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.5a Interpret figures of speech (e.g. verbal irony, puns) in context.
CCSS L.8.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.5a Interpret figures of speech (e.g. verbal irony, puns) in context.
ISN’T IT IRONIC?
http://youtu.be/hwWVyF_ykUc
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.5a Interpret figures of speech (e.g. verbal irony, puns) in context.
ACTUALLY, IT’S NOT!
http://youtu.be/FYq2d7iKKhk
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.5a Interpret figures of speech (e.g. verbal irony, puns) in context.
CAN YOU IDENTIFY IRONY? As we read, there will be instances of irony in this chapter. Can you identify them? Has anything ironic happened to you? Complete the page from your packet titled “Irony”.
CASSETTE 3: SIDE B MARCUS COOLEY Read 118-135 (As a class) Read 136-140 (With the tapes) Read 140-148 (By yourself) http://youtu.be/AciBaqK6usI CCSS RL8.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
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CASSETTE 4: SIDE A ZACH DEMPSEY Read 149-163 (Reciprocal teaching/reading) Read 163 (With tapes) Read 164-165 (With class) Read 165-166 (With tapes) Read 166-173 (By yourself) http://youtu.be/Ylc1ce9H1Cw CCSS RL8.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
ONE KIND THING Turn to page 156We are going to have our very own activity just like this called “One Kind Thing” When you think of “One Kind Thing” to say to a classmate, drop a note in his or her paper pocket CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.4 Produce clear and In 1 week, we’ll read coherent them!writing in which the development,
organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
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CASSETTE 4: SIDE B RYAN Read pages 174-184 (As a class) Read pages 184-185 (With tapes) Read pages 185-193 (By yourself) http://youtu.be/_u5Nd-89g0o CCSS RL8.10 By the end of the year, read and
comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
HANNAH’S POEM Turn to page 190 http:// youtu.be/oRXwT2 LaqbA CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRXwT2LaqbA& feature=share&list=PLC551063125E4D8AB
SOUL ALONE BAKER
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text.
BY HANNAH
Put me I meet your eyes My own mother you don’t even see me you carried me in underneath God’s sky and You hardly respond you Now you see nothingknow me when I whisper don’t just see me with but what I wear hello your eyes People ask you Could be my soul mate Take away how I am doing two kindred spirits this mask of flesh and You smile and nod Maybe we’re not bone and don’t let it end I guess we’ll never see me there know for my soul
HOW CAN WE READ POETRY? 1. Line by line for a literal translation 2. Go back over the literal translation to find meaning CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text.
STILL DON’T GET IT? IT’S REALLY PRETTY SIMPLE! Poetry is an expression…like art, music, writing, or dancing. Could be expressing a feeling Could be telling a story Could be sharing an image Could be teaching a lesson
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text.
Basically, it does what the author wants it to do!
LET’S TRY SOME ANALYSIS!
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide
THE RED WHEELBARROW BY WILLIAM CARLOS WILLIAMS so much depends upon a red wheel barrow glazed with rain water beside the white chickens.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text.
YOUR TURN! We’re going to visit the LMC to look through the poetry books. Choose a book, sit at the tables, and read through it. Find a poem that sounds interesting to you. Complete the “Poetry Analysis” page from your packet. Be prepared to share your poem CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.2 Determine a theme or and analysis with the class. central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot;
POETRY SLAM http://youtu.be/YshUDa10JYY Your challenge – create your own Slam Poem. We will be having a contest in class. The winners will advance to the 8th grade competition.
POEM REQUIREMENTS Can be done individually or in groups of 2-3. Must be about a topic that you think is globally important. Does NOT need to rhyme! The performance must be at least 60 seconds long. Must be appropriate for 8th grade students. Keep it classy!
STEP 1 Do Your Homework. To know what makes slam poetry effective, you need to see a lot of it performed. Attend a poetry slam at a local coffee shop or bookstore. If you can't find one, head to YouTube.com, type in "slam poetry videos" and you'll be amazed by the quantity, quality, and variety that you’ll find. Take notes on which slam poems
STEP 2 Choose a Topic. Identify an event, person, or issue that evokes a ion in you. It could be a trip that changed the way you look at life. Maybe you recently fell in love or went through a bad breakup. Or, perhaps you're determined to do whatever you can to fight animal cruelty. When you're fired up, emotions and words are more likely to flow out of
STEP 3 Put Your Words on Paper. Use your five senses to create a first draft. Write down what you see, hear, taste, touch, and smell when you think about your topic. Details are key when it comes to painting a vivid picture through slam poetry, so always ask yourself: "could I be more specific?" For instance, instead of writing "I drank a glass of water," write "I sipped on an ice-cold glass of water with a pinch of lemon that was so tart, it made me cringe." Craft your words into short stanzas that lend themselves to a natural rhythm and feel free to use rhyme if you feel like it.
STEP 4 Edit yourself. When editing, read your poem out loud. If you find yourself stumbling over certain lines that are clunky or too long, that's when you know that a section probably needs to be cut, changed, or moved. It may help to use an online thesaurus if you're looking for synonyms to replace certain words.
STEP 5 Add a Little Drama. , you're not just reading your poem out loud—you're performing! The goal is to get the audience to audibly react (i.e. laugh, cry, gasp, snap, clap, yell "yeah!") to increase your score. So look for ways to increase the drama. Are there moments where you can whisper or shout? Are there places where you can speed up or slow down? Can you throw in facial expressions or bodily movements to illustrate
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CASSETTE 5: SIDE A CLAY Read pages 194-201 (Reciprocal reading) Pages 202-203 (With tape) Pages 203-219 (By yourself) http://youtu.be/dlgKBT8UJR0 CCSS RL8.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
AFTER THE DEATH OF ANNA GONZALES Each of you (with your assigned partner) will get a poem from this book. Practice reading it out loud for meaning. 1. How does it remind you of 13 Reasons Why? 2. What is this poem saying? .CCSS RL.8.5 Compare and contrast the structure of two or more texts and analyze how the differing structure of each text contributes to its meaning and style.
QUESTIONS: 1. HOW DOES IT REMIND YOU OF 13 REASONS WHY? 2. WHAT IS THIS POEM
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CASSETTE 5: SIDE B JUSTIN AND ??? Read pages 220-228 (Read as a class) Read pages 229 (With tape) Read pages 229-231 (Read by yourself) http://youtu.be/BQJRWjiccx4 CCSS RL8.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
GUILT
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.3 Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.
Do you think Hannah feels guilty for her part in the rape? Is she just as at fault as everyone else? Is Justin at fault? Are you guilty if you just sit by and let something horrible happen?
DISCUSSION
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.3 Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.
It is too late for Clay to do anything to help Hannah, but what is his responsibility, if any, toward Bryce and Jessica? What would you do? • We have looked at individual responsibility toward Hannah, but what is the group responsibility? In your personal reflection, consider the collective responsibility of the school and the people on Hannah’s list; compare this with how you see your own personal responsibility. Answer the question of whether or not you would mail the tapes. • Would you tell Hannah’s parents? The school istration? Your own family? The police?
WRITING PROMPT - GUILT Think about a time when you stood by and let something bad happen. Write about that time. Take responsibility for your part. Identify how you will change your actions in the future. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
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CASSETTE 6: SIDE A JENNY Read pages 232-239 Read pages 239-240 (With tapes) Read pages 240-246 (With class) Read pages 246 (With tapes) Read pages 246-252 (By yourself) CCSS RL8.10 By the end of the year, read and http://youtu.be/vY_RakRRH8w comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
CENTRAL IDEA
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text.
Jenny Kurtz knocked over a stop sign. Hannah does not report this fact and a student dies. Make a “road sign” that shares the central message of the novel, using a word pun.
DESIGN A SIGN – WHAT WOULD IT SAY? SKETCH YOUR DESIGN ON THE “DESIGN A SIGN” PAGE OF THE PACKET.
STOP BULLYI NG CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text.
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CASSETTE 6: SIDE B BRYCE Read pages 253-256 (With class) Read pages 256-257 (With tapes) Read pages 257-267 (By yourself) http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_dIAhF-A9E&feature= share&list=PLC551063125E4D8AB&index=13 CCSS RL8.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
SELF-FULFILLING PROPHESY The self-fulfilling prophecy is a statement that alters actions and therefore comes true. For example, a person stating “I’m probably going to have a lousy day,” might alter his actions so that such a prediction is fulfilled by his actions. This may be an unconscious gesture. A person who might espouse a self-fulfilling prophecy in a positive way “I’m going to have a great day,” might act in ways that will actually make this prediction true.
EXAMPLES * You expect your new classmate to be shy so you don’t speak much to him, and he therefore does seem shy. * A coach expects new players to be uncoordinated and unskilled so he does not play them often, and when he does they are rusty and do not perform well. * Your teacher expects you to do well and she spends extra time with you preparing for the exam, so you get an A.
HANNAH’S SELF-FULFILLING PROPHECY She finally acted on the rumors that surrounded her. Hannah wasn’t doing what she thought was right but what others thought was true.
WRITING PROMPT Do rumors have the ability to change your perception about yourself? Turn to the page “Self Fulfilling Prophecy” in your packet and respond using personal anecdotes. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to analysis, reflection, and research.
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CASSETTE 7: SIDE A MR. POTTER Read pages 268-269 (As a class) Read pages 269 (With tapes) Read pages 270-280 (Reciprocal reading) http://youtu.be/-YFt3os4yek CCSS RL8.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
WRITING PROMPT Imagine that you are Mr. Porter and Hannah comes to you, what would you have done differently? What would you have said to Hannah?
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CASSETTE 7: SIDE B Read pages 281-288 (As a class)
CCSS RL8.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
DISCUSSION The Beginning: At the very end of the book, Clay ends the book by saying, “Skye.” • Is there a significance to ending the book this way? CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.4 Determine the meaning • Have ofyou and words changed? and phrases as theyHow are used in a text,why? including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.
WRITING PROMPT Turn to the page titled “Final Thoughts” in your packet. Write your final thoughts, including how effective Asher is with his novel. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.1 Write arguments to claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence
FINAL ACTIVITIES
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FAVORITE QUOTES Find 13 different quotes that “speak to you” from the novel. These quotes should provide an insight into how to lead your life. Copy the 13 quotes and pages numbers onto the page titled “Favorite Quotes” in CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.8.3 Analyze how particular your packet. lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.
CREATE A QUOTE PAGE BASED ON YOUR THIRTEEN FAVORITE QUOTATIONS FROM THE BOOK
FINAL ASSESSMENTS
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FINAL ASSESSMENTS Your final “test” or evaluation for this novel will have 4 parts: Part 1 – Prepare a Paper Bag Presentation Part 2 – Present Paper Bag Presentation Part 3 – Listen to and evaluation Paper Bag Presentations Part 4 – Write a compare and contrast essay
•CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.8.4 Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and wellchosen details; use appropriate eye , adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. •CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.8.5 Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest. •CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.8.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. (See grade 8 Language standards
MY CHARACTER’S LIFE IN A BAG
This exercise will allow you to “speak” for your character and clarify his or her thoughts and identity. Directions: Select a character from the novel Thirteen Reasons Why. Bring six items in a paper bag that represent important aspects about your character. Or, if you’d prefer, make a presentation that would work as a “digital paper bag”. For each object, provide evidence (1-2 quotations) from the novel. 1. An award or object that would feel like an award to your character. 2. An item that represents your character’s identity. 3. A book or poem that relates to your character or represents him or her. 4. A piece of artwork or song that relates to your character or represents him or her. 5. An object that symbolizes something important to your character. 6. An object that symbolizes something important to your character.
SAMPLE “DIGITAL PAPER BAG” ARTIFACT – CLAY JENSEN
OBJECT 1: AN AWARD OR OBJECT THAT WOULD FEEL LIKE AN AWARD TO YOUR CHARACTER.
Nice Guy Award
ORAL PRESENTATION RUBRIC CATEGORY
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Aspects of Character
Shows a full understanding of the aspects of the character.
Shows a good understanding of the aspects of the character.
Shows a partial understanding of the aspects of the character.
Does not seem to understand the character very well.
Items in Bag
Contains 6 thoughtful and appropriate items.
Contains 6 appropriate items.
Contains 6 items, but not all seem appropriate.
Contains inappropriate or insufficient items.
Development of ing Evidence
Provides ing evidence clearly and fully.
Satisfactorily provides ing evidence.
Partially provides ing evidence.
Minimally provides ing evidence.
Organization and Coherence
Exhibits and exemplary logical and coherent structure.
Exhibits satisfactorily a logical and coherent structure.
Partial coherence and cohesiveness.
Minimal coherence and cohesiveness.
Stays on Topic
Stays on topic all (100%) of the time.
Stays on topic most (90-99%) of the time.
Stays on topic some (75-89%) of the time.
On topic less than 75% of the time.
Command of spoken language
Always (100%) demonstrates
Mostly (80-99%) demonstrates
Sometimes (7079%) demonstrates
Demonstrates command of
ORAL PRESENTATION RUBRIC CONTINUED CATEGORY
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Posture and Eye
Stands up straight, looks relaxed and confident. Establishes eye with everyone in the room during presentation.
Stands up straight and establishes eye with everyone in the room during the presentation.
Sometimes stands up straight and establishes eye .
Slouches and/or does not look at the people during the presentation.
Speaks Clearly
Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100%) the time.
Speaks clearly and distinctly almost all (95-99%) the time.
Speaks clearly and distinctly most (9485%) the time.
Speaks clearly and distinctly less than 85% of the time.
Preparedness
Student is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed.
Students seems pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals.
The student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking.
Student does not seem at all prepared to present.
Listens to Other Presentations
Listens intently. Does not make distracting noises or movements.
Listens intently but has one distracting noise or movement.
Sometimes does not appear to be listening but is not distracting.
Sometimes does not appear to be listening and has distracting noises or movements.
Evaluates Peers
Answers all three evaluation questions when evaluating each
Answers all three evaluation questions when evaluating each
Answers two evaluation questions when evaluating each
Answers one evaluation question when evaluating each
PEER EVALUATION QUESTIONS 1.Discuss one thing that you liked about the presentation. 2.Discuss one thing that showed effort. 3.Discuss one thing that could be CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.8.3 Delineate a speaker’s argument and specific claims, evaluating the improved. soundness of the reasoning and relevance and sufficiency of the evidence and identifying when
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Gradespecific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.)
COMPARISON/CONTRAST ESSAY
In this essay, you are to compare and contrast yourself with a character from Thirteen Reasons Why. Follow the outline below: Paragraph 1- Instruction: State the purpose of your essay. Include the title and author of the book. Paragraph 2: Describe THREE aspects of your personality. Paragraph 3: Describe THREE aspects of your character’s personality. Paragraph 4: Discuss the similarities and differences between you and the character. Paragraph 5 – Conclusion: Summarize main ideas. End with style. For instance, included a rhetorical question or quote.
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