Author vs. Narrator

Aim: What is really motivating the various characters in Bodega Dreams?

Objective: Students will analyze the development of complex characters and theme in Bodega Dreams by listening to a podcast, dramatizing a reading of the novel and completing a 3-2-1 reflection.

Journal Prompt #13: "Bullying"
True or False? The only way to deal with a bully is to smack him or her. Support your answer.

Today we will listen to a story told by Ernesto Quinonez for a radio show called "The Moth"  As you listen to the podcast, analyze what was the underlying motivation of the bully in the story. What was Ernesto Quinonez trying to say with this story? Then as we continue to read Bodega Dreams, consider what he is trying to say through the complex characters in the novel.

Here are some critical questions to consider as you read:

What is really motivating Willie Bodega and why? Why would Sapo kill Salazar? What motivates Sapo and why? How are these developing characters advancing BOTH the plot and theme? What is Ernesto Quinonez trying to say? For today's writing workshop, please complete a 3-2-1 based on today's reading and discussion. Don't forget to respond in complete sentences. Common Core Standards: ·       CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. ·       CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.3 Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme. Agenda I. Journal II. Mini-lesson: Listening for underlying motivations III. Character analysis presentations IV. Writing Workshop (3-2-1) V. Closing