Block Day ~ Short Story #4: Fish Cheeks

Heads up! Journal checks on Monday and Dangling Modifiers/Roots Quiz on Block next week.

ROOTS

• acu - sharp
• ali, allo, alter - other
• am, amor - love, liking
• anni, annu, enni - year

Short Story Notes:

• Activity: How well do you really know a person? 
• EQ:  What is the difference between direct characterization and indirect characterization?
• LIT NOTES: Click here to get the definitions and a pneumonic trick called STEAL.

SHORT STORY #4: Fish Cheeks by Amy Tan

Activity: 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 30: Fishcheeks by Amy Tan
Part A: Use the STEAL chart to explain the characterization in Fishcheeks
Part B: Create a detailed STEAL chart about the main character you are considering for your own short story. This should be 1/2 to 1 full page in your journal.

HW: Complete J30