Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Thursday, November 3, Thoughts of Hanoi

Objective: By the end of class, students will compare universal themes across genres.

DO NOW

Why do you think the AUTHOR OF SNIPER DID NOT give the characters any names? Restate what you think the theme is of sniper again. Consider WAR and family.

1. Use soft holt readers to read, THOUGHTS OF HANOI - page 115.

2. On a seperate piece of paper, write down setting and characters.

3. On that same paper, summerize the poem in your own words. Then answer the following:

4. What is the common theme between Thoughts of Hanoi and Sniper?

5. Which author better expresses the theme? Why do you think so?

6. Why doesn't either author name the characters?

7. Work on study guide as review for test tomorrow.

Exit pass - Restate the theme again in your own words and relate it to a personal experience or something that it reminds you of.

HW - study for test
5. Which author

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