"The Flowers"

Monday:
In-Class:

• Teacher will read "The Flowers" by Alice Walker to students checking for understanding as she reads.
  
• Students will write a short reflection on the story using the following prompts: I was surprised when...  It doesn't make sense to me that...  After reading, I wonder...
  
• Students will share reflection with neighbors, then with the entire class
  
• Teacher and students will go over the 5 home work questions
• Students will look up and discuss the word Myopic.  Students will answer how they believe it has a connection to the story.
• Students will begin "The Flowers" symbolism project

Homework:  Finish “The Flowers” Symbolism Project


Tuesday:

• Students will present symbolism project
• Students will discuss the last line of the story
• Students will connect Myop's moment of growing up with their own

Homework:  Students will work on their independent reading projects over break.  It is due December 3rd...a week after we get back from break.