The+Absolutely+True+Diary+of+a+Part-Time+Indian


 * Welcome to "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" (TATDOAPTI) Page. Here you will find all homework assignment, projects and activities associated with TATDOAPI unit.**

Please click on this link to get a better understanding of why this book should be read by your child and why we read it in 7th grade TATDOAPTI Parent Letter Here are some thoughts about the novel from others who have reviewed it. In addition, I would recommend reading the post from the following website: Why you should read The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Anyway
 * A Letter to the Parents **

**DOCUMENTS TO DOWNLOAD:**

Portfolio Rubric

30 Days Living on an Indian reservation video guide

Character Analysis

Anticipation Guide

Friendship Quotes

Motifs and Themes https://www.evernote.com/l/Al52ieKUgiFDCpMwrG0jZGlndf3lAdaK6U8

Novel Playlist https://www.evernote.com/l/Al4SVwdc84tI-ZNRPVCgp2pF-PHECG2zXtI

Book Review https://www.evernote.com/l/Al70Wx7s89FOZLYjiU-G6HyRNOC7J2HSzLk

Movie Poster https://www.evernote.com/l/Al4zXuqSAONJWpAhqtHGrG1dLDSm95i1mRA

Character Activity https://www.evernote.com/l/Al6Li3HluAVA7o8ErHwrWEWZzwUagk51wKA

Mi Problema https://www.evernote.com/l/Al7zkhqf41VDb5Bwsw00TpXK2H8WpLU821Y

__ **Daily Activity:** __ https://www.evernote.com/l/Al7r-MYJf4NBJYzhiT53COvF8GOBO0_X7t8
 * Evernote Notebook Link to The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian Syllabus **

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 * Reading Notes for The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian **
 * Reading Notes Chapter 1-7 - Due by Monday**
 * Reading Notes Chapters 8-9 - Due by Wednesday**
 * Reading Notes Chapters 10-11 - Due by Friday**
 * Reading Notes Chapters 12-14 - Due by Monday**
 * Reading Notes Chapters 15-17 - Due by Wednesday**
 * Reading Notes Chapters 18-20 - Due by Friday**
 * Reading Notes Chapters 21-23 - Due by Monday**
 * Reading Notes Chapters 24-25 - Due by Monday**
 * Reading Notes Chapters 26-27 - Due by Wednesday**
 * Reading Notes Chapters 28-29 - Due by Friday**

Objective: Students will identify themes of The People of Sparks Bell Ringer: Vocabulary Quiz Class Activity: Homework: Finish the Constructive Theme Response: Write a MEL-Con describing the theme of the People of Sparks using 2-3 pieces of evidence. First draft due tomorrow
 * Day 1 **
 * Review New Vocabulary Words
 * Depending on your period, we are working on various phases of developing the theme of The People of Sparks.

Objective: Peer edit the People of Sparks Theme MEL-Con Bell Ringer: None Class Activity: Homework: Work on your MEL-Con Work on your POS Portfolio
 * Day 2 **
 * Peer Edit of POS Theme

Objective: Students will be introduced to the novel by discussing the stereotypes of Native Americans. Bell Ringer: What do you know about Native Americans? Write down any facts and knowledge you have about Native American. Class Activity: Homework: Read Indian Reservation History article/map. Make annotations on both and develop a statement (1 paragraph) explaining what you have detected about the history of Indian reservations. https://www.evernote.com/shard/s606/sh/2d7d8e4e-253b-4c86-8381-0840c0b1274e/8a4ceaaa8ef487510d33db983b4bc5ec
 * Wednesday, October 21, 2015 **
 * Review Bell Ringer
 * Read about the myths of Native Americans

Objective: Students will view a video and gain a better understanding of life on an Indian Reservation Bell Ringer: None Class Activity: Homework:
 * Day 3 **
 * View “30 Days on an Indian Reservation” https://www.evernote.com/l/Al7wEXbLTOlDM5qLyBrXK2ynEPUw8RgksAs
 * Anticipation Guide

Objective: Students will discuss Anticipation Guide and begin reading TATDOAPTI Bell Ringer: Finish until after discussion. What did you get out of the Anticipation Guide discussion? Class Activity: Homework: Read Chapter 1-2 by Wednesday, December 10. “The Black-Eye-of-the-Month Club” and “Why Chicken Means so Much To Me" Answer the following prompt on Google Classroom  Choose one of the following prompts to write about. You need to write a full paragraph for credit.  (min 5 sentences). Write about a time when you felt different or like an out case. Explain what made you feel this way and how you handled the situation. Or… “If the world is a flood, what is your life boat? What helps you to still float and sail regardless of your surroundings? What saves you from drowning when life is rough?  • Work on your short story portfolio (due on Tuesday, November 2)
 * Day 4 **
 * Begin reading novel and answer questions as you read.

Objective: Vocabulary assessment of 25 vocabulary words; finish watching 30 Days On An Indian Reservation Bell Ringer: Take 5 minutes to review vocabulary words Class Activity: Finish Watching Video: 30 Days On An Indian Reservation Homework: Finish reading Chapters 1-2 and complete Reading Questions (available on Evernote link on the Wiki) Work on POS Portfolio Study vocabulary words (Quiz on Monday, November 2):
 * Day 5 **
 * Super Vocabulary Test
 * Collect Homework
 * slipshod **
 * nefarious **
 * precursor **
 * circumstance **
 * demure **

Homework: Read Chapter 3-4 by Thursday, October 29 - “Revenge Is My Middle Name” and “Because Geometry Is Not a Country Somewhere Near France” and answer Reading Questions Work on your POS portfolio - Due by Wednesday, November 4 Study your vocabulary
 * Day 6 **

Objective: Review Chapters 1-2; Introduce how to write an Individual Profile Bell Ringer: Reflect on the reasons the main character hates being poor from the previous chapter. Write a paragraph giving him hope and inspiration. Explain to him how to overcome the negatives of poverty. Class Activity: Homework: Read Chapter 5-7 by Monday, November 2 Study Vocabulary Words Work on your POS Portfolio
 * Day 7 **
 * Review Chapters 3/4
 * Student Profile Activity - Step One

Objective: Work on Individual Profile; Read Chapters 3-4 Bell Ringer: Answer the question asked in the chapter. “Can your best friend be more important than your family?” Why or why not? Class Activity: Homework: Read Chapter 5-7 by Monday, November 2 and answer Reading Questions (Evernote) Work on your POS portfolio - Due by Wednesday, November 4 Study your vocabulary
 * Day 8 **
 * Student Profile Activity - Step Two

Objective: Grammar Bell Ringer: Vocabulary Quiz Class Activity: Homework: • Read TATDOAPTI Chapters 8-9 and do Reading Questions. Due by Thursday, November 5. • Work on your POS Portfolio • Study your vocabulary
 * Day 9 **
 * Review Homework - TATDOAPTI Chapters 5-7
 * Student Profile Activity - Step 3

Objective: Work on POS Portfolio Bell Ringer: How is poverty a cycle for Junior’s family? AND Use five adjectives to describe Junior’s personality so far. Class Activity: Homework: Read Chapters 8-9 by Monday, November 5 and answer Reading Questions
 * Day 10 **
 * Work on POS Portfolio
 * Work on Student Profile Writing Activity

Objective: Learn about expository writing and how to write a feature article Bell Ringer: 1. Why is Junior deemed to have betrayed his tribe? 2. Describe the cartoon on page 57. What does this symbolize about Junior’s insecurities? Class Activity: Homework
 * Day 11 **
 * Review Bell Ringer
 * Watch videos on Expository Writing and Feature Article Writing
 * Mini Lesson: Elements of Feature Article - Examples
 * Assignment
 * TATDOAPTI Chapter 8-9 and Reading Notes - Due Friday
 * Study Vocabulary Words

Objective: Create interview questions for feature profile article Bell Ringer: How does the confusion over Junior’s names demonstrate his change in culture?How does the fight illustrate the differences in social codes?
 * Day 12 **

Class Activity: Homework:
 * Review Bell Ringer
 * Select person to interview and exchange Telling Others About Myself
 * Start writing interview questions based on TOAM form
 * TATDOAPTI Chapter 8-9 and Reading Notes - Due Friday
 * Study Vocabulary Words

Objective: Interview Individual for Feature Profile Article
 * Day 13 **

Bell Ringer: 1. ‘I realized how much of my self-worth, my sense of safety, was based on Rowdy’s fists.’ How does Junior learn to stand up for himself? 2. What is Junior’s grandmother’s advice? Class Activity: Homework:
 * Review Bell Ringer
 * Review Chapters 8-9
 * Conduct Interview
 * Start writing and plan for additional interviews
 * TATDOAPTI Chapters 10-12/Reading Notes
 * Vocabulary Words - Quiz on Monday