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Quickwrite. From “The Rockpile ,” what is John’s dilemma? How does John’s dilemma play out on the streets of Chicago every day? . English III. February 26, 2014 Mr. Houghteling “It’s a Writer’s Workshop Wednesday!” . AGENDA. Bellringer Subject-Verb Agreement

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Quickwrite

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  1. Quickwrite • From “The Rockpile,” what is John’s dilemma? • How does John’s dilemma play out on the streets of Chicago every day?

  2. English III February 26, 2014 Mr. Houghteling “It’s a Writer’s Workshop Wednesday!”

  3. AGENDA • Bellringer • Subject-Verb Agreement • Writer’s Workshop—Analyzing James Baldwin’s writing / ACT

  4. Evaluate these sentences. • Kathy’s friends and me was at the outlet mall. • Either Mom or my brothers was supposed to pick me up from work. • The barber, as well as the other old men, were nervous that the four policemen walked into the shop. • Where’s my keys to the car? • The word everybody is plural.

  5. Exit Slip • After reading and analyzing “The Rockpile,” what purpose (theme?) do you think Baldwin had for writing this story? • What does he want us to know? • Put this response on the same sheet as your Quickwrite from earlier in the class period (see next slide).

  6. Quickwrite • From “The Rockpile,” what is John’s dilemma? • How does John’s dilemma play out on the streets of Chicago every day?

  7. HOMEWORK • Complete the Subject/Verb agreement handout.

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