Thursday, September 26

Objective: SWBAT compare the main themes and characters of two books written by the same author.

Do-Now: What do you do when you want to buy something, but don’t have the money?  Do you find a way to earn the money or ask someone else for it?  Explain.  Give an example of something you wanted that you didn't have the money for.  How did you get the money to buy it?  If you didn't get the money, how did you feel not getting what you wanted?  Explain.

Today: 1) Buzz Words for "Money Hungry"

2) Discussion: What role did money play in "The Skin I'm In?"

3) Class will read Chapters 1-2 and begin completing the review questions.

4) Individually, read Chapters 3-4, completing the review questions.

Exit Slip: Both Raspberry and Maleeka are poor, yet Raspberry appears to have a greater desire for money.  What do you believe might account for the girls' different attitudes toward money?  Explain.

Homework: Chapter titles for "The Skin I'm In" due TOMORROW.  Continue working on "The Skin I'm In" Project.