The+Old+Man+and+the+Sea

=Writing Assignment - Write a four paragraph essay on the below prompt:=

Often in literature, a character struggles against powerful forces or obstacles that have a significant effect on that character. In __The Old Man and the Sea__, identify how Santiago overcame powerful forces and obstacles. Explain what these forces and obstacles were, and how they affected Santiago.


 * Day 1**
 * Review background information of Ernest Hemingway []
 * Build background information
 * [[file:background knowled old man.odt]]
 * Preview __The Old Man and the Sea:__
 * [[file:Reading Strategies Checklist.pdf]]--Use this checklist "I make predictions" section
 * [[file:Making Predictions Organizer.pdf]]--Use this chart to predict
 * Guided reading pp. 1-26


 * Day 2**
 * Review background of Ernest Hemingway
 * As a group:
 * Name 3 facts you learned about Ernest Hemingway.
 * Describe the relationship between Santiago and the boy.
 * Who is Santiago's hero?
 * Describe the setting of the story.
 * Let's answer the 5W's & H of the story so far.
 * Watch //The Old Man and the Sea//; scenes 1, 2, 3 & complete a story strip for each scene
 * [[file:story strip.pdf]]
 * Fill-out making predictions organizer / guided reading