Shutting Out the Sky

Tuesday / 1. Complete the anticipation guide that I gave you. Then share your answers with your partner. Make sure you explain to your partner why you chose yes or no. J

Partner A

/ Partner B
2. / Read aloud pages 118 and 119. / Listen to Partner A read.
3. / Participate in discussion with your partner. / Discuss: Why is Marcus cold? What is the cause? What is the effect?
4. / Listen to Partner B read. / Read aloud page 120.
5. / Discuss: What are the main events on page 120? / Participate in discussion with your partner.
6. / Participate in discussion with your partner. / Discuss: Are you surprised by how they slept? Why do you think this is happening?
7. / Read aloud page 122-123. / Listen to Partner A read.
8. / Participate in discussion with your partner. / Discuss: What are some things Mrs. Segal bought that Marcus considered to be luxuries?
9. Answer these questions on your task card paper. Make sure you answer them in complete sentences. **Think back to your discussion about the things Marcus thought were luxuries. Are these luxuries today? Explain. **What are some things you would say are luxuries? **Do you think the Segal’s are rich? Why?
Wednesday / 1. / Read page 124 to your partner. / Listen to Partner A read.
2. / Participate in discussion with your partner. / Discuss: Why did Marcus take a job as a peddler? What is a peddler?
3. / Listen to Partner B read. / Read pages 126-127 to your partner.
4. / Discuss: Was the advice that the man gave Marcus good advice? Why do you think so? / Participate in discussion with your partner.
5. / Participate in discussion with your partner. / The last sentence on page 127 before the italics, it says “Marcus was on his way.” What do you think this means?
6. Pretend you are Marcus Ravage. On a new sheet of paper, write a letter to your family in Romania. Tell them about what you have done and seen so far in America. Be specific. They are very interested in your journey. You can draw an illustration at the bottom if you have time.

*****When you finish… you can read a book or work on unfinished station work! J