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145 th Street Short Stories

145 th Street Short Stories. Cycle 2, Day 1. Agenda. As we read, we will identify the topic and the theme of a story. Why do people talk about other people? Team cooperation goal: 100% participation. Think-Pair-Share. What happens in “Big Joe’s Funeral”? What happens in “Angela’s Eyes?”

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145 th Street Short Stories

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  1. 145th Street Short Stories Cycle 2, Day 1

  2. Agenda As we read, we will identify the topic and the theme of a story. Why do people talk about other people? Team cooperation goal: 100% participation

  3. Think-Pair-Share What happens in “Big Joe’s Funeral”? What happens in “Angela’s Eyes?” What topics or subjects do these two stories have in common?

  4. Of the following three themes, which one best represents a possible theme in “Big Joe’s Funeral”? Funerals are sad occasions. It is important to enjoy life, because it’s too late when you’re dead. It is important to be well liked, so that people will speak well of you at your funeral.

  5. Theme Could there be more than one theme in a story? In “Angela’s Eyes,” the topic of death is also present. Which of these themes do you think best describes “Angela’s Eyes”? People are afraid of dying. Losing someone important to you can be very painful and sad. People love to gossip.

  6. Vocabulary

  7. Partner reading: pg 59-64 “Hey, go for it” What does Froggy mean when he says Jamie might be a streaker? How does Jamie’s belief in his streak change? Why does Jamie decide he is going to ask Celia to the dance right away? What do you think a possible theme of this story is? (write)

  8. Reflection What is something that happened in “The Streak” that was similar to what happened in “Angela’s Eyes”? Do you think these two stories have a theme in common? What is it? Vocab review Homework: 20 minutes of reading EVERY night!

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