Friday, April 20

Objective: SWBAT evaluate the conclusion of a story and describe the story’s theme.

Do-Now: Now that Tea Cake is gone, what do you believe Janie will do?  Where will she go?  What does she have left now?  How might she try to start a new life for herself?  Explain.

Today: 1) Class will finish reading Chapter #19.  What occurs during Janie's trial?  Is she treated fairly?

2) Class will begin reading the final chapter of the book, focusing on how Tea Cake’s death has affected Janie.

Homework: Epilogue: Finish reading Chapter 20 and compose an epilogue explaining what happens to Janie after the end of the book.  Your piece should be a minimum of TWENTY sentences long and can include characters already present in the book as well as characters you create.  This assignment is due MONDAY, April 23, however, if you turn it in on Friday, April 20, you will receive 10 extra credit points.