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Tone is the first literary term you need to know.  Using your textbook's Glossary of Literary and Informational Terms, look up the definition of tone and record it on your Literary Terms handout.

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What is KIPP?

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KIPP Houston High School Elite Dance Team

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KIPP, the Knowledge Is Power Program, is a national network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and in life. There are currently 109 KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia serving more than 32,000 students.

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As we read Marita's Bargain, we will practice completing the thinking map below as a class. Students who are absent will have to complete it on their own as the read Marita's Bargain in the textbook.

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We will read "Marita's Bargain" together in class for the 1st read, and we will complete the thinking map together class.  You can access the text on pp. 3-14 in the textbook or in the student e-book on the HRW website.

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After having practiced the GIST strategy thinking map as a class, students are to read the following article on the achievement gap and complete the thinking map on the back of your handout independently.

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For the second read, you will reread the passage with a shoulder partner in order to answer the guiding questions. Please write your answers in complete sentences on a separate sheet of paper.

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Log in to the Google Classroom to access the selection test for Marita's Bargain.  Remember this is considered your 3rd read because you can (and should) refer back to the text as you answer the questions.  This is an independent assignment and counts as a quiz grade!