Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Wednesday, September 12

Objective: SWBAT describe what life was like for a player in the negro leagues prior to the desegregation of baseball.  SWBAT describe how/why Troy personifies Death in "Fences."

Do-Now: Describe what you know about segregation in America.  Do you believe it still exists today?

Today: 1) Small group reading of "The Negro Leagues."  In your groups, find FIVE keys facts about the negro leagues.

2) Review "personification" : Giving human qualities to inanimate objects, animals, or ideas/concepts. 

3) Continue reading "Fences," Act 1, Scene 1.  Characters: Troy, Bono, Rose.  How does Troy personify Death in this scene?  What do you believe is the purpose of personifying Death?

Exit Slip: Write a paragraph (5-7 sentences) describing what life would have been like for Troy if he had joined the negro leagues.

Homework: Bring in a notebook for class and decorations for your folder.

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