Objective:  I can find details to explain Benet’s lesson in “By the Waters of Babylon.”

Bell:  On page 581, reread the passage about “ASHING” and make a prediction about the identity of this famous person in history.  Justify your choice with textual evidence.

Activities:

1.  Share Out:  Who is he?  Why?

2.  Listen-and-Learn:  Answer all questions on this sheet: “Babylon” p. 582-6.

3.  Share Out:  What is Benet’s lesson in the story?

HW Reminder:  Your extra-credit assignment is due on Tuesday(May 26) at the beginning of your particular hour.  Check the exemplar and directions on the blog for May 18.