Objective:  I can identify events in the rising action of TKAM from today’s reading.

Bell:  Read the M-Step sample passage and answer Parts A and B.

Activities:

1.  Write a short paragraph of five sentences or more by reflecting on your feelings about the differences of this test format and others.

2.  Share Out:  How is it different?  What are your feelings?  How does this format relate to our Close and Critical Reading approach in class?

3.  Popcorn/Dramatic Reading:  p. 69 or p. 51–Look for events that complicate the rising action in TKAM.

4.  Share Out:  How do these events increase the tension in the rising action as they occur? (How does the text say it?)

5.  Listen-and-Learn:  Answer questions 1-10 for Ch. 6. TKAM Ch. 6