Weekend homework

1. Read chapters 18-20 in Kaffir Boy. Keep track of quotes for all three essential questions with post it notes.

2. Complete the in-class essay preparation sheet as you get ready for Tuesday's in-class essay. Here it is:

Kaffir Boy In-Class Essay Preparation

Question 1: Why was Johannes/Mark a survivor? (Focus on why, not how, he survives—what forces him to survive?)

1.      Write a possible thesis statement here:

Johannes was a survivor because ______________________

           

(can be a one part answer or a two/three part answer—remember to focus on WHY, not HOW!)

2.      List 3 or 4 moments from the book that help you prove your thesis statement. For each moment, write down the page number and a very brief explanation of what happens. Please note: Your in-class essay does not require a set number of CDs, especially if you continue to weave. On average, you should have ABOUT 3 CDs per paragraph.

a.     

b.    

c.      

d.    

Question 3: What values does Johannes/Mark learn from his parents’ teachings?

1.      Write a possible thesis statement here:

Johannes learns __________________________ from his parents’ teachings.

            or

            From his parents, Johannes learns ________________, which allows him to __________________________.

           

(can be a one part answer or a two/three part answer—think about the VALUES he learns)

2.      List 3 or 4 moments from the book that help you prove your thesis statement. For each moment, write down the page number and a very brief explanation of what happens. Please note: Your in-class essay does not require a set number of CDs, especially if you continue to weave. On average, you should have ABOUT 3 CDs per paragraph.

a.     

b.    

c.      

d.