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6 th Grade Unit 1. “We are in the world to change the world.” - Kathe Kollwitz. “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” -Mahatma Gandhi. Any Small Goodness by Tony Johnston. We are in the world to change the world. - Kathe Kollwitz Be the change - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
6th GradeUnit 1
“We are in the world
to change the world.”
-Kathe Kollwitz
“Be the change
you wish to see
in the world.”
-Mahatma Gandhi
We are in the world to change the world.
-Kathe Kollwitz
Be the change
you wish to see in the world.
-Mahatma Gandhi
Any Small Goodnessby Tony Johnston
What is the relationship
between the quote and the title of the book?
Choose one of the quotes listed above.
In your reading notebook, write your opinion about how the quote relates to the title of Tony Johnston’s book.
Foreshadow: Tony Johnston uses the technique of foreshadowing to set the tone of the novel.Think/pair/share:• Read the introduction and dedication that comes before
chapter 1.• Think about the sentences that the author uses to set the
mood of the novel. • Choose and write down one or two sentences that
foreshadow what might be coming up in the novel.• Turn to your neighbor and share the sentences that you
chose and share what you predict what the novel might be about.
How do your words and actions affect your world?
Chapter 1: American Names
Vocabulary:
pervade:
barrio:
random:
excessively:
disfavor:
(Chapter 1 Vocabulary, cont.)
fiesty:
apprise:
reclaim:
Review: Figurative Language
What are the two commonly used forms of figurative language?
Chapter 1: American NamesLiterature Based Writing:
•Describe Arturo. Make a list of his character traits.
Point of View•Read pages 28-29 in Crosswalk Coach.
• Take notes about the differences of POV.
•Answer the questions on pages 30 and 31 in your notebook.
Point of View
•First-person point of view:
Point of View
• Third-person point of view
•Third-person omniscient point of view
Point of View
• Second-person point of view
Point of View
•Who is the narrator?
•This novel is written from which point of view?
•How do you know?
Chapter 2: Corn Fungus
Literature Based Writing:
What does Papi mean when he says, “When no eyes are upon him, that is a person’s true test”?
Theme: main message or lesson
What is one theme of this novel?
Summary:
•a short retelling of a text in the reader’s own words.
Chapter 3: The Coach
Literature Based Writing:
As a class, write a summary of this chapter.
Chapter 4: Piano Lessons
glean:
rebuffment:
Chapter 4: Piano Lessons
Read about Papi and Arturo in chapter 4. What does their quotes and thoughts say about their personality?
Chapter 4: Piano Lessons
Literature Based Writing:
How does this chapter help us to better understand the theme of this novel?
Frank McCourt
“Stock your mind and you can
move through the world
resplendent.”
Chapter 5: The River
resplendent:
lenience:
Chapter 5: The River
Literature Based Writing:
Why does the author choose the words she does to end the chapter?
See quote on following slide.
Chapter 5, page 77
“…I hope this very minuto she’s in some other barrio – in full-twinkle – and full of disguise – fully resplendent, spouting the glory of books…And the rain comes down.”
“A Poem for My Librarian”by Nikki Giovanni
Chapter 6: The Band
confrontation:
Chapter 6: The Band
Literature Based Writing:
In your opinion, do you think that Arturo wants to emulate his father? Use details from the text to support your claim.
Chapter 7: The Lunch Box Sort the vocabulary words into categories.
wrongedrivet
emulate revenge
strafe
perpetrator
Chapter 7: The Lunch Box
Literature Based Writing:
Make a list of at least ten words that you could use to describe what happened to Arturo’s family.
Chapter 7: The Lunch Box
Literature Based Writing:
Write at least three quotes from the chapter that support the theme of the book.
Chapter 8: The Green Needle Gang
Literature Based Writing: In chapter 7 Arturo stated that he was angry and untrusting. On page 105 he thinks, “And if I am lucky, no eyes will be on me.”
What do you think he will do for revenge?
Chapter 8: The Green Needle Gang
Literature Based Writing:
Why does Raul yell, “Excelsior!”
Chapter 9: Christmas Presents
Literature Based Writing:
In your own words write the theme of the book. Use three examples from the text to support your claim.
Change and Growth•How does Arturo change and grow
throughout the book?
•Who does he want to emulate and why? (Who were the characters who have influenced Arturo?)
•Use the character map to help you.
“I, Too, Sing America”by Langston Hughes
“The Road Not Taken”by Robert Frost
Related Poems• Read the poems on the hand-outs.• Choose one of the poems related to Any Small
Goodness.• Peruse the poets’ websites to learn more about the
poets to help you understand their point of view.• Listen to the poets delivering their poems on CD or on
YouTube.• Practice reciting the poem that you have chosen.• Interpret the poems after hearing, seeing, and
observing multimedia forms.• Share your analysis of experiencing the poem in
multimedia forms.
Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez
Introduction to writing biographies:
• Make an outline to help organize the essay.