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April 26, 2010
Housekeeping
• Exams
• Text: “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian”
Possessive Pronouns, p. 480-481
Possessive pronouns show ownership.
[Review the list on p.480.]
Ex: That is my book.
Ex: She forgot her bag.
Ex: The dog wagged its tail.
Possessive Pronouns, p. 480-481
Possessive pronouns never use apostrophes.
NOT: That book is her’s. x
BUT: That book is hers. and
NOT: The dog wagged it’s tail. x [it’s = it is]
BUT: The dog wagged its tail.
Activity 2, p. 481
Find the incorrect pronoun and write down the correct one, as in the example.1. its2.theirs3. ours4. hers5. yours
Demonstrative Pronouns, p. 481-482
These types of pronouns point out people or things.• this, these [use for things that are close by]• that, those [use for things farther away]
Ex: That exam (last week) was difficult, but this exam (today) will be easier.
orEx: These flowers on our table are beautiful; those
over at the next table are dried out.
Demonstrative Pronouns, p. 481-482
Do not use the following slang forms for pointing out:
• them
• this here
• that there
• those there
Activity 3, p. 482
Write the correct pronoun on your own paper.1. This2. These3. These/Those 4. That5. These/Those
Review Test, p. 482• Do the review test now. It reviews subject and
object pronouns too, so you may need to review those pages to refresh your memory.
• Write the correct word on your paper.1. him2. hers3. me4. those5. me
Review Test, p. 482
6. she7. That 8. her9. theirs10.he
BREAK
Novel – Introductory Activities
What are some assumptions or stereotypes people have (or have had) about you based on your race, nationality or other characteristics? Write your thoughts in a sentence or two.
Some definitions
• Assumption: A judgement about someone or something made without knowledge.
• Stereotype: A commonly held oversimplified judgment or bias of a person or group.
Novel – Introductory Activities
Stereotypes might have a small seed of truth to them, but they are not the whole truth and they blind us to each individual’s uniqueness.
Novel – Introductory Activities
Look at the front cover of the novel. Based on the text and illustrations, what do you think it might be about? Discuss with your neighbour.
Novel – Introductory Activities
“The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian”
Images = toy cowboy and indian
Novel – Introductory Activities
What do you “know” about North American Indians (Aboriginals)? (Student responses below)Aboriginals came to north america from russia; then with people came from Europe and forced Aboriginals off land.Connected to the earth and the land.Been abused by European people who came to their land.Aboriginal people have their own culture
Student responses (Cont’d.)
• Some people are interested in Aboriginal spirituality
• Lost their culture and language and are trying to keep it
• Live in countryside, farm; some live in cities – Vancouver’s east side
• Have their own benefits• In USA still a strong group fighting for their rights
(Lakota). Canadian aboriginals are more quiet.
Introduction to the Novel
• This novel contains a bit of mature subject matter, including: – some swearing– mild references to sex and sexual activities
• The author’s decision to include these things is not gratuitous; it is to make the character and story authentic.
Some definitions
• Gratuitous (adj.): done for no reason other than entertainment or shock value
• Authentic (adj.): not fake; real, genuine
• Authenticity (n.): the quality of being real
Homework
• Continue reading novel to p. 54 (by Monday)• Make notes on the following (for discussion
and future assignments)– new or interesting vocabulary– what the main character says and how he says it– key events – metaphors or similes
• Be prepared for a short comprehension quiz on Monday (5-10 marks).