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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

Core Novel

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Pre Reading

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

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OCTOBER 1ST TO 5TH, 2012

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Journal Entries (10% of Course Mark)

Pre-Reading Journal Entries + Vocabulary - 3%

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During Reading Journal Entries - 5%

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Activity Journals - 2%

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ALL JOURNALS WRITTEN DURING EACH WEEK ARE DUE ON THE FRIDAY OF THAT WEEK. BE SURE TO STAY CONSISTENT!

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Pre-Reading Activities (Handouts)

Monday - Activity #1 - LEXICON

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Tuesday - Activity #2 - VOCABULARY

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Wednesday - Activity #3 - JOY

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Thursday - Activity #4 - POEM

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Image (Journal #1) MONDAY

The author of the novel uses many illustrations in the novel to explain who he is and what his appearance represents about his identity.

On a lined sheet of paper attempt to draw an illustration of yourself; then label your appearance based on the items or markers that help to define you. (Provide at least eight)

***Alternatively, draw an illustration of a type of person (parent, student, principal, etc) and label the same way.***

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VOCABULARY (JOURNAL #2) TUESDAY

  • LOOK UP THE WORDS ON THE HANDOUT AND PROVIDE THE DEFINITION FOR EACH.

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  • ADDITIONALLY, USE EACH WORD IN A SENTENCE ON THE BACK OF THE PAGE (IT IS ONE THING TO KNOW THE WORD, IT IS ANOTHER TO KNOW HOW IT USED)

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PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE (JOURNAL #3) WEDNESDAY

“The future depends on what you do today.”

― Mahatma Gandhi

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”

― Eleanor Roosevelt

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  • WRITE ABOUT A MOMENT IN YOUR PAST THAT HAD AN IMPACT ON YOUR LIFE - POSITIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AND EXPLAIN WHAT ROLE THAT MOMENT PLAYS IN YOUR LIFE TODAY (HOW IT AFFECTS YOUR DECISIONS, FOR EXAMPLE).
  • ADDITIONALLY, EXPLAIN HOW THAT MOMENT WILL AFFECT YOUR FUTURE DECISIONS, GOALS, OR MOTIVATIONS
    • 150 - 250 WORDS

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COMMUNITY (JOURNAL #4) THURSDAY

WE ARE ALL AFFECTED BY THE COMMUNITIES WE LIVE IN - GOOD AND BAD. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR COMMUNITY? HOW DOES YOUR COMMUNITY PLAY A ROLE IN HOW LIVE AND HOW YOU PLAN TO LIVE IN THE FUTURE?

  • IN A JOURNAL OF 150 TO 250 WORDS EXPLAIN THE IMPACT YOUR COMMUNITY HAS ON YOUR LIFE, DECISIONS, AND OPPORTUNITIES.
    • COMMUNITY INVOLVES PEOPLE, ORGANIZATIONS, FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND OUTLETS FOR GOALS AND ASPIRATIONS.

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Journal Requirements

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Journal Requirements

  • 10% OF TOTAL COURSE MARK
    • 5% WILL BE EVALUATED ON FINAL SUBMISSION
      • CONTENT AND INQUIRY
    • 5% WILL BE EVALUATED ON CONSISTENCY OF ENTRIES
      • SUBMITTING WORK WEEKLY FOR ASSESSMENT
      • COMPLETION OF WEEKLY SUBMISSIONS

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BE SURE TO SUBMIT WORK AT EVERY MAJOR CHECKPOINT!!!

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PLACE THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR JOURNALS:

1) General thoughts on chapter

  • likes / dislikes,
  • comments on characters or story

2) Literary devices / techniques

  • select one literary device or technique and explain how it is used in one of the chapter entries for that day

3) Text to - World / Text / Self

  • Make one connection from the chapters that relates to a world issue (bullying), a movie/book/etc, or a personal connection from your own life

4) Chapter questions

  • Complete all questions in your journals (answer in Complete Sentences)

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During Reading

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

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Chapter 1 to 6 Group Activity

Discussion - First Impressions:

In groups of 3 / 4 discuss what your initial thoughts are on the novel so far based on the following:

  • Characters
  • Direction of plot (what is the plot?)
  • Writing style (what is different about it?)
  • Do the images improve the story? How?
  • What was the most interesting part of the story so far?

If you had to rate its introduction, what would you give it? Explain your rating.

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Chapter 7 to 12 Activity (YOUR RULES)

Arnold creates an "Unofficial and Unwritten Spokane Indian Rules of Fisticuffs" to explain his reasoning for why he Punches Roger.

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In your notes, create an "Unofficial and Unwritten (but you better follow them or something bad will happen) Rules of ..."

  • minimum 10 rules
  • List must be school appropriate
  • Be prepared to present your list on Monday

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Chapter 13 to 18 Activity (Discussion)

Discuss how (and what) that chapter reveals something about the following (only choose the ones that apply) -

a) Arnold (main character)

b) Life as a Native American c) The Importance of Friendship

d) Appearances being Deceiving

e)Fitting in (Being Accepted)

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  • My Sister Send Me an E-mail (99-100)
  • Thanksgiving (101-103)
  • Hunger Pains (104-113)
  • Rowdy Gives Me Advice About Love (114-117)
  • Dance, Dance, Dance (118-129)
  • Don't Trust Your Computer (130-132)

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GIVE EXAMPLES FROM THE TEXT AND YOUR OWN EXPERIENCES IN YOUR RESPONSES

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ONE GROUP SHOULD ELECT A SPEAKER FOR THE GROUP

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Chapter 19 to 29 Activity (LISTS)

IN YOUR JOURNALS FOR YOUR FINAL ENTRY YOU WILL CREATE A LIST OF

  1. PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS THAT BRING YOUR JOY IN YOUR LIFE,
  2. MUSICIANS YOU KNOW WHO HAVE PLAYED THE MOST JOYOUS MUSIC,
  3. YOUR FAVOURITE FOODS
  4. YOUR FAVOURITE BOOKS, TV SHOWS OR MOVIES
  5. YOUR FAVOURITE ATHLETES OR ACTORS

EACH LIST SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST FIVE ENTRIES AND FOR TWO ENTRIES EACH YOU MUST EXPLAIN WHY THEY GIVE YOU JOY OR ARE YOUR FAVOURITE.

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Post-Reading

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian