Monday 11/9/15 ~ Story #3: Fish Cheeks

ROOTS

• mar, mari, mer - sea, pool
• matri - mother
• medi - half, middle, between, halfway

EQ:  What is the difference between direct characterization and indirect characterization?

LIT NOTES: Click here to get the definitions and a pneumonic trick.



SHORT STORY #3: Fish Cheeks by Amy Tan
*First discuss: Agree, Disagree, or Somewhere in the Middle?

1. My parents generally give me wise advice.
2. I like having friends over for dinner with my family.
3. My parents are embarrassing.
4. My parents have had a deep influence on who I am today.
5. I can remember a time when I tried to change myself to fit in.

*Journal 28: Fishcheeks by Amy Tan
Part A: Use the STEAL chart to explain the characterization in Fishcheeks
Part B: Answer the "Questions on Writing Strategy" section from the text.

HW: Finish Journal 28