Day 7: Part-Time Indian pps. 77-100

1. Sentence

3. Compound sentence with explanatory statement (clauses separated by colon)

The empty cookie tin on the kitchen counter could only mean one thing: Mary ate of the cookies before she was able to bring them to school.

2. Writing
"Well, buddy," he would have said. "The first think you have to do is change the way you look, the way you talk, and the way you walk. And then she'll think you're her fricking Prince Charming," (81).

It's obvious that Rowdy's advice to Junior is a bit extreme. Why do you think Junior goes against this advice? I'd also like you to reflect on a time when you changed some aspect of yourself to fit in/find acceptance OR when you, like Junior, refused to change.

OR

How does Junior define a warrior? According to his definition, reflect on a time when you were a warrior.


3. Discussion

• What influence do the following people have on Junior's sense of self? Break up into six groups (one for each character) and find text evidence to support your claim. Share your ideas on the board.
• Rowdy
• Penelope
• Mary
• Mom & Dad
• Gordy
• Grandmother
• Let's color!!
• Draw hope.
• Go wild. Be creative. Color in one of the cartoons.