7-8 ELA Novel - Amos Fortune (2) 6-24-09

Los Angeles County Office of Education Educational Programs
Curriculum Guide: English Language Arts 7th -8th Grades Novel Amos Fortune: Free Man
by Elizabeth Yates
Developed by: LACOE: DAE/JCS/DSE Summer 2008

with support from The BridgeWorks Group
English Language Arts 7th-8th Novel Curriculum Guide Determination, which is comprised of hope, fear and courage
Unit Theme: Determination, which is comprised of hope, fear and courage Literary Selection: Novel Title: Amos Fortune: Free Man Author: Elizabeth Yates Genre: Biography Pages: 3-33 Suggested Teaching Time: Two (2) days
Connection to Theme: In Amos Fortune, At-mun, a proud prince, is captured with his subjects into a life of slavery. He is hopeful that he may lead his tribe to freedom before sailing off to America. The connection to the theme of determination is witnessed as he experiences the fear and hope of what his future holds for him. Academic Language: identify, idiom, analogy, metaphor, simile, prose, Greek, Latin-Anglo/Saxon roots and affixes, content area vocabulary, clarify, define, example, restatements, contrast, articulate, expressed purpose, characteristics, short story, novel, novella, essay, events that advance the plot, how events explain actions, analyze characterization, as delineated by, speech, patterns, narrators descriptions, recurring themes, contrast points of view, first person, third person, omniscient, narrative text, range of responses, literary elements, shape a work. Suggested Writing: Grammar & Support: Use the three (3) paragraph *Grammar Usage format to show your p. 85/86 understanding and to respond p. 148, 149 to this piece of literature. P1- Create a summary of section read or recited that you found interesting and explain what elements made it interesting. P2- Summarize what you have learned about the different characters in this
Opening Discussion: Imagine yourself completely innocent of a crimeyet, you are arrested, severely beaten, transported to another country and then sentenced to life in prison without a trial. Expand your imagination by now imagining a prince in his own country, who is kidnapped, transported across an ocean, and then
Standards Addressed: Word Analysis 1.1 Identify idioms, analogies, metaphors, and similes in prose and poetry. 1.2 Use knowledge of Greek, Latin, and AngloSaxon roots and affixes to understand content-area vocabulary. 1.3 Clarify word meanings
English Language Arts 7th-8th Novel Curriculum Guide Determination, which is comprised of hope, fear and courage sold into a lifetime of slavery. Gone within a minute is his status, his family, his religion, his possessions, his cultural identity. Worse than that, his sense of dignity, freedom, and hope are all relinquished. through the use of definition, example, restatement, or contrast. Literary Response and Analysis 3.1 Articulate the relationship between the expressed purposes and the characteristics of different forms of prose. section. P3- Summarize what you learned about slavery after reading this section.
The story of Amos Fortune characterizes the story of a man, who is thrust into the above situation. The story tells how he adjusts to such 3.2 Identify events that terrible circumstances in order advance the plot and to keep his determination. determine how each event explains past or present action(s) or foreshadows future action(s). 3.3 Analyze characterization as delineated through a characters thoughts, words, speech patterns, and actions; the narrators description; and the thoughts, words, and actions of other characters. 3.4 Identify and analyze recurring themes across works.
3.5 Contrast points of view. 3.6 Analyze a range of responses to a literary work and determine the extent to which the literary elements in the work shaped those responses.
Adapted Release Questions: Amos Fortune: Free Man

Word Analysis 1.1 Explain the meaning of the following quotes: p. 15 a quiver of hope ran uniting them to him p. 16 current was swift and loud p. 16 rain of heat- rain of fire 1.2 What does the writer mean by docile (p. 24) and docility (p. 27)? 1.3 On p. 18, what does the word gnawed mean? Literary Response and Analysis 3.1 What elements of this section make this a novel? 3.2 Identify an excerpt that suggests or implies foreshadowing or future actions. 3.3 What are the thoughts of At-mun on seeing the ship? 3.4 What the pits didnt do for him the ship will. Identify what thematic element occurs (p. 23) to make this an accurate statement.
English Language Arts 7th-8th Novel Curriculum Guide Determination, which is comprised of hope, fear and courage 3.5 Explain He had been given a pair of trousers to wear before coming off the ship and found them even more restrictive than chains. (p. 29-30). 3.6 Is the tone (style) based mostly on description, analogy, setting or dialogue? Support your answer with examples from the section.
English Language Arts 7th-8th Novel Curriculum Guide Determination, which is comprised of hope, fear and courage TEACHER NOTES: Teacher Comments on Lesson /Student Interest
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Unit Theme: Determination, which is comprised of hope, fear, and courage. Literary Selection: Novel Title: Amos Fortune: Free Man Author: Elizabeth Yates Genre: Biography Pages: p. 34-52 Suggested Teaching Time: Two (2) days
Connection to Theme: In this section, Amoss courage is magnified through his unfailing optimism and sense of selfworth. Despite being sold into slavery, he maintains his identity of his birthright. His hope that he will find his sister demonstrates his devotion and determination to maintaining his family connection. He has the courage to challenge the system by using it to free his sister. Academic Language: identify, idiom, analogy, metaphor, simile, prose, Greek, Latin, and Anglo-Saxon roots and affixes, content area vocabulary, clarify, define, example, restatement, contrast, articulate, expressed purpose, characteristics, short story, novel, novella, essay, events that advance the plot, how events explain actions, analyze characterization, as delineated by, speech, patterns, narrators descriptions, recurring themes, contrast points of view, first person, third person, omniscient, narrative text, range of responses, literary elements, shape a work. Suggested Writing: Use the three (3) paragraph format to address the above. P1- Create a summary of the plot. P2- As you think about this section, what are you learning about the world? How people think? How they act? What they believe? Grammar & Support: Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics (Grade 7): *p. 83- Identify direct and indirect objects *p. 83- Complete transitive verbs by adding direct objects *p. 84- Changing intransitive verbs to transitive verbs
Opening Discussion: As you learned in the first two sections, the slave trade was in full swing. The slaves were first sold in the South. Those that were left were sold in Boston along with molasses, sugar and cotton. It is important to note that any minority was unable to purchase slavesthey were only sold to rich, white males.
Standards Addressed: Word Analysis 1.1 Identify idioms, analogies, metaphors, and similes in prose and poetry. 1.2 Use knowledge of Greek, Latin, and AngloSaxon roots and affixes to understand content-area vocabulary.
English Language Arts 7th-8th Novel Curriculum Guide Determination, which is comprised of hope, fear and courage 1.3 Clarify word meanings through the use of definition, example, restatement, or contrast. .
Quakers were a religious group who believed that slavery was an unjust practice. The Quakers were a people that fostered peace, equality, and generosity.
P3- As you read this section, what are you learning about yourself and how this section relates to Literary Response and our theme of determination, Analysis which is comprised of hope, 3.1 Articulate the expressed fear and courage? In this section, we encounter a purposes and Quaker who purchases Amos. characteristics of different Although Amos is considered forms of prose. a slave, he is different from other slaves. Lets find out 3.2 Identify events that how. advance the plot and determine how each event explains past or present action(s) or foreshadows future actions. 3.3 Analyze characterization as delineated through a characters thoughts, words, speech patterns, and actions; the narrators description; and the thoughts, words, and actions of other characters. 3.4 Identify and analyze recurring themes across works.
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3.5 Contrast points of view. 3.6 Analyze a range of responses to a literary work and determine the extent to which the literary elements in the work shaped those responses.
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Adapted Release Questions: Amos Fortune

Word Analysis 1.1 On p. 46, the last sentence says Yet hope filtered through them like the sun through a dark days clouds... What is the function of this simile (i.e., what is the author saying and how does it relate to the theme)? 1.2 Manumission- man comes from Latin, meaning hand (Write this on the board.) miss means to give ion means act of Using the meaning of this root and these affixes, what would you guess this word means or what it is about? 1.3 Read the following passage: Amos thought of himself as one of them and whenever Caleb spoke to him of manumission he said he did not want it yet. What is the meaning of the underlined word? Literary Response and Analysis 3.1 How is a novel different from a short story? What elements of this section are examples of a novel? 3.2 Name the event of this section that advances the plot. Explain how each event explains a past, present, or a foreshadowed action. 3.3 Analyze how the author reveals the character of Amos, through his narration, by Amoss action and/or other characters actions, words, and thoughts.
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3.4 Identify and analyze the recurring theme of determination that is found in this section. 3.5 Contrast two points of view (Celebs, Celias, Amoss, the Copeland little girls or the narrators) that the author uses in this section and explain how each affects the theme of determination. 3.6 Re-read pages 38-39 and then discuss how Amoss behavioral and/or verbal responses to Celia contribute to the theme of the story. Support your answer with details from the text.
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Unit Theme: Determination, which is comprised of hope, fear, and courage. Literary Selection: Novel Title: Amos Fortune: Free Man Author: Elizabeth Yates Genre: Biography Pages: 53-80 Suggested Teaching Days: Two (2) days
Connection to Theme: This is a story of a man before, during and after living as a slave during the Revolutionary War in early America. Amos Fortune was born the son of a king in the At-mun-shi tribe in Africa. He was captured and auctioned by slave traders in Massachusetts when he was just fifteen years old. He faces many obstacles assimilating to life as a slave, but never loses his courage and dignity. He has dreams of freedom, as well as buying the freedom of his friends. When he reaches the age of sixty, he assumes that life long dreams of hope and freedom that requires his continued determination to move forward with his dreams. The connections of family, faith, and reverence join forces; aiding Amos on his historic journey to freedom. Academic Language: analyze, idiom, analogy, metaphor, simile, infer, literal, figurative, origins, determine, historical influences, appropriate context, verify, restatement, example, comparison, context, evaluate, structural elements of the plot, parallel episode, climax, plots development, conflict resolution, motivations, reactions, confront, relevance of the setting, place, time, customs, mood, tone, meaning, recurring themes, literary devices, symbolism, dialect, irony, writers style, heritage, traditions, attitudes and beliefs.
Opening Discussion: As a teenager, you know that turning 18 years old means you are now an adult and can be free to make your own
Standards Addressed: Word Analysis 1.1 Analyze idioms, analogies, metaphors, and similes to infer the literal and
Suggested Writing: Use the three (3) paragraph format to address the below noted questions. P1- Create a short
Grammar & Support: Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics (Grade 7): *p. 85 & 86
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English Language Arts 7th-8th Novel Curriculum Guide Determination, which is comprised of hope, fear and courage decisions. Define what freedom means to you. As you explore this section, focus on the composure of Amos and his patience as it relates to him becoming free. Next, compare that patience to your journey towards adulthood. Discuss and explain in detail any similarities or differences you may feel or find. figurative meaning of phrases. 1.2 Understand the most important points in the history of English language and use common word origins to determine the historical influences on English word meanings. summary of what youve read in this section. Find or quote 1-2 passages that you found interesting and give your reasons why. P2-From reading this section, explain how your view of the world and people has changed. P3- From reading this section, explain what you are learning about yourself as a human being. Explain how determination helps to shape your dreams and future.
1.3 Use word meanings As you read this section, think within the appropriate about how the different context and show ability to aspects from the story of verify those meanings by Moses (mentioned on p. 69) definition, restatement, compare to the plight of Amos example, comparison, or as he nears his freedom. Then contrast. use this to identify an example of a cause and effect pattern Literary Response and represented in the reading. Analysis Think about factors of the 3.1 Articulate the expressed theme (hope, fear, courage, purposes and characteristics and pride) and relate them to of different forms of prose. you and your future freedoms. 3.2 Evaluate the structural elements of the plot. 3.3 Compare and contrast motivations and reactions of literary characters from different historical eras
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English Language Arts 7th-8th Novel Curriculum Guide Determination, which is comprised of hope, fear and courage confronting similar situations or conflicts. 3.4 Analyze the relevance of the setting. 3.5 Identify and analyze recurring themes. 3.6 Identify significant literary devices. 3.7 Analyze a work of literature, showing how it reflects the heritage, traditions, attitudes, and beliefs of its author.
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Word Analysis 1.1 What forms of academic language does the author use in the following excerpt? Some of them gave their lives on the battlefield. There was no difference then in the blood that poured from severed veins, that of a black man or a white could water as well the soil from which freedom was growing. 1.2 In the last paragraph on p. 78, the word wretched is used by Lydia when describing how she and other slaves felt during the voyage from Africa to America. The word wretched used to describe: a) happiness b) willingness c) distress d) swift 1.3 Amos will often reference or quote the Bible. For example (on p. 69), he says His eye was not dim, nor his natural force abated. Define abated and give both a synonym and antonym for the word. Literary Response and Analysis 3.1 What elements found in this section lend themselves to Amos Fortune being a novel as opposed to a short story? 3.2 Explain how the following quote found on p. 76, All men are created equal foreshadows the excerpt from p. 77. 3.3 Find a passage that reflects the theme of determination. Explain your choice. 3.4
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English Language Arts 7th-8th Novel Curriculum Guide Determination, which is comprised of hope, fear and courage Identify and give examples of the factors of the recurring themes of hope, fear, courage, and pride from this section. 3.5 Contrast the points of view of Amos and Lydia on what freedom was and what freedom meant to each of them. 3.6 Give an example of a cause and effect pattern from this section.
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Unit Theme: Determination, which is comprised of hope, fear, and courage. Literary Selection: Novel Title: Amos Fortune: Free Man Author: Elizabeth Yates Genre: Biography Pages: 81-92 Suggested Teaching Days: Two (2) days
Connection to Theme: Amos goes to Keene to sell his tanned leather to help raise money to free Violet, his soon to be third free wife. On his journey to Keene, he arrives at a piece of land that God intended for him to find. His determination is strengthened by the presence of his faith. Hope keeps him moving to his nearing destination of happiness with his new family. He walks away from Keene full of pride and continued determination. Academic Language: identify, idiom, analogy, metaphor, simile, prose, Greek/Latin Anglo-Saxon roots and affixes, content area vocabulary, clarify, define, example, restatement, contrast, articulate, expressed purpose, characteristics, short story, novel, novella, essay, events that advance the plot, how events explain actions, analyze characterization, as delineated by, speech patterns, narrators descriptions, recurring themes, contrast points of view, first person, third person, omniscient, narrative text, range of responses, literary elements, shape a work. Suggested Writing: Respond in a three (3) paragraph format. P1- Write a summary of the chapter. Include two quotes from the reading showing Amos determination in reaching his life goals. P2- Write a summary of the new characteristics you Grammar & Support: *Grammar Book: p. 87-88 *Vocabulary Words: fortune destination meditate barrier convenient pride transaction
Opening Discussion: Throughout his life, Amos has learned the principles of caring for others and valuing the sanctity of life in general. For example, one time he purchased a one-eyed horse so that its life would be spared. Another time he freed slaves to give them a sense of pride and hope, despite the
Standards Addressed: Word Analysis 1.1 Identify idioms, analogies, metaphors, and similes in prose and poetry. 1.2 Use knowledge of Greek, Latin, and AngloSaxon roots and affixes to understand content-area vocabulary.
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English Language Arts 7th-8th Novel Curriculum Guide Determination, which is comprised of hope, fear and courage impact on his personal wages. Look at your own life. What principles do you value? What type of work ethic has been modeled to you by others? As you read this section, pay attention to how Amos principles guide his actions. have learned about Amos. Have your views about him changed? Please explain. P3- Write a summary comparing and contrasting your work ethic with that of Amos. tentatively retracing quiver
1.3 Clarify word meanings through the use of definition, example, restatement, or contrast. Literary Response & Analysis 3.1 Articulate the expressed purposes and characteristics of different forms of prose. 3.2 Identify events that advance the plot and determine how each event explains past or present action(s) or foreshadows future action(s). 3.3 Analyze characterization as delineated through a characters thoughts, words, speech patterns, and actions; the narrators description; and the thoughts, words, and actions of other characters. 3.4 Identify and analyze recurring themes across
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English Language Arts 7th-8th Novel Curriculum Guide Determination, which is comprised of hope, fear and courage works. 3.5 Contrast points of view in narrative text and explain how they affect the overall theme of the work. 3.6 Analyze a range of responses to a literary work and determine the extent to which the literary elements in the work shaped those responses.
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Word Analysis 1.1 On p. 82 it reads, A strange thing freedom was, he thought, with its side of shadow as well as of light. What does the author mean when she describes freedom having two sides? 1.2 The word tanner contains the suffix er meaning someone who or something that. In your own words, explain what tanner means using the suffix meaning as context. List two more words that end with er and give their meanings. 1.3 On p. 86, the author states, the old horse took a new hold on life What does the author mean by this phrase? Literary Response and Analysis 3.1 Compare and contrast characteristics between a novel and an essay. 3.2 What is one thing that Amos accomplished in this section? What actions did he take to achieve this goal? 3.3 Using your own personal experiences, describe another individual that resembles Amos Fortune through their actions and/or speech. 3.4 Think of another character from your past English class readings and discuss how Amos and that particular character share the same characteristic of determination.
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3.5 This novel is written in an omniscient point of view because we know what Amos is thinking. What important information do we know about Amos because we can read his thoughts? 3.6 How does this section give you insight on the attitudes and beliefs of enslaved African-Americans? Support your ideas with quotes from the reading, and refer to the theme of determination in your answer.
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Unit Theme: Determination, which is comprised of hope, fear, and courage. Literary Selection: Novel Title: Amos Fortune: Free Man Author: Elizabeth Yates Genre: Biography Pages: p. 93-108 Suggested Teaching Days: Two (2) days
Connection to Theme: In this section, Amos determination gets him a new free family and a piece of land to start his new life. The family is fostering a sense of hope as they journey to Jaffrey. The fears that they once were experiencing are diminished as they encounter their new community members in Jaffrey. Amos is secure in knowing that all his tribulations and lessons learned from these obstacles will enable him and his family to find a life of peace and prosperity in his new community. Academic Language: identify, idiom, analogy, metaphor, simile, prose, Greek/Latin-Anglo Saxon roots and affixes, content area vocabulary, clarify, define, example, restatement, contrast, articulate, expressed purpose, characteristics, short story, novel, novella, essay, events that advance the plot, how events explain actions, analyze characterization, as delineated by, speech patterns, narrators descriptions, recurring themes, contrast points of view, first person, third person, omniscient, narrative text, range of responses, literary elements, shape a work.
Opening Discussion: Many of us have moved to a new house or a new town. When we pack to move, we often are forced to leave some of our personal possessions behind and there are always loved ones that stay behind. Moving often creates a mix of
Standards Addressed: Word Analysis 1.1 Identify idioms, analogies, metaphors, and similes in prose and poetry.
Suggested Writing: Use the three (3) paragraph format to address the below noted questions. P1- Provide a summary of the section.
1.2 Use knowledge of Greek, . Latin, and Anglo-Saxon roots P2- Describe how each and affixes to understand of the three members of the content-area vocabulary. Fortune family handles, or
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English Language Arts 7th-8th Novel Curriculum Guide Determination, which is comprised of hope, fear and courage emotions for we are excited of our new future yet, we are also sad to leave what we have called home. This is when courage and determination enable us to move forward despite the fear we are experiencing of the unknown. responds to the move. P3- Discuss which character handles change in the same manner as you do. Explain your response.
1.3 Clarify word meanings through the use of definition, example, restatement, or contrast. Literary Response & Analysis 3.1 Articulate the expressed purposes and characteristics of different forms of prose. 3.2 Identify events that advance the plot and determine how each event explains past or present action(s) or foreshadows future action(s). 3.3 Analyze characterization as delineated through a characters thoughts, words, speech patterns, and actions; the narrators description; and the thoughts, words, and actions of other characters. 3.4 Identify and analyze recurring themes across works.
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3.5 Contrast points of view in narrative text and explain how they affect the overall theme of the work. 3.6 Analyze a range of responses to a literary work and determine the extent to which the literary elements in the work shaped those responses.
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Word Analysis 1.1 On p. 98, Amos and his family arrive at Jaffrey and the author states, the mountain that seemed to lie like a great wall across their path. What is the author trying to convey within this simile? 1.2 The author uses the word impoverished knowing that the prefix im means Into or towards and the suffix ish means relating to or being. What do you think impoverished means from the context? 1.3 What does frugally mean based on this sentence. So he labored diligently and lived frugally that he might accumulate the money for his needs. Literary Response and Analysis 3.1 Amos Fortune: Free Man is a novel. How does a novel differ from a short story? 3.2 The last paragraph of p. 104 begins Amos meeting with Parson Ainsworth. From this point of the section to the end of p. 105, what is foreshadowed about the Fortunes future in Jaffrey? 3.3 In the last paragraph on p. 107, the author describes how the community in Jaffrey helps Amos and his family settle into their new home. As a reader, what can you assume about this community? Will Amos and his family be happy there? Support your thoughts with quotes from the book. 3.4 The theme of this novel is Determination: hope, fear, courage, and pride. What part of this theme does this section
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English Language Arts 7th-8th Novel Curriculum Guide Determination, which is comprised of hope, fear and courage of the novel concentrate on? Support your ideas with examples. 3.5 In what point of view is this section written in? What words reveal to us that it is written in that specific point of view? 3.6 What type of tone does the author create in this specific section? Cite examples from the section to support your answer.
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Unit Theme: Determination, which is comprised of hope, fear, and courage. Literary Selection: Novel Title: Amos Fortune: Free Man Author: Elizabeth Yates Genre: Biography Pages: p. 109-129 # of Pages: 3 pages Suggested Teaching Days: Two (2) days
Connection to Theme: Amos was a prince in his native village in Africa. He was destined to eventually become King. He is captured and sold into slavery in Boston, in 1725. His owners treated him kindly and he was taught skills that he would later utilize as a free man. In this section, Amos enjoys the splendor of his freedom as a husband, father, and a master tanner. Although he lacks the equipment for tanning, through determination he eventually builds a flourishing business, which earns him great respect in his community. Academic Language: identify, idiom, analogy, metaphor, simile, prose, Greek, Latin, and Anglo-Saxon roots and affixes, content area vocabulary, clarify, define, example, restatement, contrast, articulate, expressed purpose, characteristics, short story, novel, novella, essay, events that advance the plot, how events explain actions, analyze characterization, as delineated by, speech, patterns, narrators descriptions, recurring themes, contrast points of view, first person, third person, omniscient, narrative text, range of responses, literary elements, shape a work.
Opening Discussion: What talent do you have that you are proud of? What ability do you possess that makes you different from others? Are you good at singing, writing, sports, or art? Do you have the ability to get along with all types of
Standards Addressed: Word Analysis 1.1 Identify idioms, analogies, metaphors, and similes in prose and poetry. 1.2 Use knowledge of Greek, Latin, and Anglo-Saxon roots and affixes to understand
Suggested Writing: Please respond to this reading in the three (3) paragraph format. P1- Write a summary of the plot in this section. Please quote two passages you find interesting and why you find them interesting.
Grammar & Support: Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics (Grade 7): *p. 91-92.
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English Language Arts 7th-8th Novel Curriculum Guide Determination, which is comprised of hope, fear and courage people, despite your differences? (Teachers, have a 2-3 minute discussion of what your students are good at and write these on the board.) In this section, Amos establishes himself as an expert tanner in Jaffrey. He does his work by hand without the use of proper machinery. The lack of machinery causes his work to be quite slow for he must scrape, soak, and dry the hides for a period of months. Despite the tedious process, Amos takes pride in his craft and his determination to be selfsufficient causes him to be a success. content-area vocabulary. 1.3 Clarify word meanings through the use of definition, example, restatement, or contrast. Literary Response & Analysis 3.1 Articulate the expressed purposes and characteristics of different forms of prose. 3.2 Identify events that advance the plot and determine how each event explains past or present action(s) or foreshadows future action(s). 3.3 Analyze characterization as delineated through a characters thoughts, words, speech patterns, and actions; the narrators description; and the thoughts, words, and actions of other characters. 3.4 Identify and analyze recurring themes across works. P2- Please explain what this section tells you about the society in which Amos lived. P3- Please describe how you would compare yourself to Amos.
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3.5 Contrast points of view in narrative text and explain how they affect the overall theme of the work. 3.6 Analyze a range of responses to a literary work and determine the extent to which the literary elements in the work shaped those responses.
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Word Analysis 1.1 On page 115, Violet uses simile and metaphor to describe Amos: Always she thought of him as climbing some mountain in his mind, like that great one to the west on which his eyes would dwell so often and from which he seemed to derive something that was even more than strength. How does this excerpt show Amoss determination and courage? 1.2 The prefix con comes from Latin, meaning with. The root vex means crooked or carved. What would you guess the word convex means, which is found in the middle of the second paragraph on p. 117. 1.3 On p. 123, Violet had small liking and less sympathy for Lois. She scorned Lois inability to care for her family. How do the underlined phrases help you understand Violets feelings toward Lois? Literary Response and Analysis 3.1 The author uses Lois, a minor character, to reveal aspects of Violets personality. On p. 123, we read what Violet thinks of Lois. What do Violets thoughts about Lois tell you about Violet? 3.2 On p. 129, Violet buries the familys iron kettle full of hard earned savings in the woods and carefully marks it so that only she knows where it is. What does this action foreshadow in the story? 3.3 On p. 122, the last paragraph tells us about Lois predicament and Amos response towards her. On p. 128, Amos talks to Lois and promises her something. What does the way Amos treats Lois tell us about Amos character?
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3.4 How do Amos actions toward Lois, the children, and the young man from Peterborough (p. 116-117) help us to understand and relate to the theme of hope, courage, and determination? 3.5 In this section, Amos demonstrated a great sense of family values through his relentless hope and determination in securing a good future for his family. How do Amos family values help you understand your own family values? Compare both sets of values and explain your answer. 3.6 Search and find examples in this section of the book (p. 109-129) that display determination, hope, fear, and courage. Use a quote (or quotes) from the book to support your answers.
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English Language Arts 7th-8th Novel Curriculum Guide Determination, which is comprised of hope, fear and courage 00 Unit Theme: Determination, which is comprised of hope, fear, and courage. Literary Selection: Novel Title: Amos Fortune: Free Man Author: Elizabeth Yates Genre: Biography Pages: p. 130-145 Suggested Teaching Time: Two (2) days
Connection to Theme: Amos is faced with the dilemma of spending his limited resources in the kettle on a friend or achieving his dream. Amos spouse Violet hides the kettle, forcing Amos into a retreat on the mountain to ponder his conflict. Amos decides to reach for his dream. Academic Language: identify, idiom, analogy, metaphor, simile, prose, Greek, Latin, and Anglo-Saxon roots and affixes, content area vocabulary, clarify, define, example, restatement, contrast, articulate, expressed purpose, characteristics, short story, novel, novella, essay, events that advance the plot, how events explain actions, analyze characterization, as delineated by, speech, patterns, narrators descriptions, recurring themes, contrast points of view, first person, third person, omniscient, narrative text, range of responses, literary elements, shape a work. Suggested Writing: Use the three (3) paragraph format to address the below noted questions. P1-Choose a quote that you believe was powerful and explain your reasoning. P2- How does this section help you understand the main characters dream of owning a piece of land. P3- What life lessons from this section can you Grammar & Support: Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics (Grade7): *p. 93/94.
Opening Discussion: Amos has a dream of owning a piece of land that he can call his own. He has saved the money needed to do this yet, he finds himself in a dilemma. Amos is a big-hearted man with a desire to help the less fortunate. His wife worries that he will spend the money to help others so she decides to hide the money. Amos retreats
Standards Addressed: Word Analysis 1.1 Identify idioms, analogies, metaphors, and similes in prose and poetry. 1.2 Use knowledge of Greek, Latin, and Anglo-Saxon roots and affixes to understand content-area vocabulary. 1.3 Clarify word meanings through the use of definition,
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English Language Arts 7th-8th Novel Curriculum Guide Determination, which is comprised of hope, fear and courage example, restatement, or contrast. Literary Response and Analysis 3.1 Articulate the expressed purposes and characteristics of different forms of prose. 3.2 Identify events that advance the plot and determine how each event explains past or present action(s) or foreshadows future action(s). 3.3 Analyze characterization as delineated through a characters thoughts, words, speech patterns, and actions; the narrators description; and the thoughts, words, and actions of other characters. 3.4 Identify and analyze recurring themes across works. 3.5 Contrast points of view in narrative text and explain how they affect the overall theme of the work. apply to your own life?
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3.6 Analyze a range of responses to a literary work and determine the extent to which the literary elements in the work shaped those responses.
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Word Analysis 1.1 On p. 134, what does fleet-footed mean? On p. 137, what does tried to drown his feelings mean? 1.2 How do you understand the following words in context: excavated, treadles, dispersed, intimidation, clamoring? 1.3 What does the following mean: p. 139 He saw, with a sudden start of realization, that just as he had come a far way up the mountain to gain its crest, so had he traveled a far way through the years to gain the point at which he stood. Literary Response and Analysis 3.1 What elements of this section make it a novel? 3.2 In this section, why is the missing kettle so important? 3.3 What about Amos character is implied by him going up the mountain? 3.4 How does the missing kettle enhance the theme of determination, hope, and pride, especially in the characters of Amos and Violet?
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English Language Arts 7th-8th Novel Curriculum Guide Determination, which is comprised of hope, fear and courage 3.5 The theme of fear appears quite often in this section. Provide examples to support this. 3.6 This section implies a lot about Amos character and beliefs. Give examples to support this statement.
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Unit Theme: Determination, which is comprised of hope, fear, and courage. Literary Selection: Novel Title: Amos Fortune: Free Man Author: Elizabeth Yates Genre: Biography Pages: p. 146-163 Suggested Teaching Days: Two (2) days
Connection to Theme: Amos is faced with a decision that disrupts the status quo with his wife and family. He decides to buy the year long service of Polly, a poor girl with whom he is familiar. He has a sense of what is to come in Pollys future, and shows determination, will, courage, and pride in his decisions. He feels and sees much of his distant past in Pollys eyes. His obligations and hopes run very deep. Pay close attention to the recurring theme of the determination to help others whenever possible. As the chapter winds down, connect the main theme of hope, fear, courage, and pride to Amos self-proclamation of why he chose the path he did towards freedom. Academic Language: identify, idiom, analogy, metaphor, simile, prose, Greek, Latin, and Anglo-Saxon roots and affixes, content area vocabulary, clarify, define, example, restatement, contrast, articulate, expressed purpose, characteristics, short story, novel, novella, essay, events that advance the plot, how events explain actions, analyze characterization, as delineated by, speech, patterns, narrators descriptions, recurring themes, contrast points of view, first person, third person, omniscient, narrative text, range of responses, literary elements, shape a work.
Opening Discussion: There are different forms of freedoms we experience in our lives; the freedom of choice and the freedom of speech are examples of the many choices we have. With
Standards Addressed: Word Analysis 1.1 Identify idioms, analogies, metaphors, and similes in prose and poetry.
Suggested Writing: Use the three (3) paragraph format to address the below noted questions. P1- Create a short summary of what you read.
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English Language Arts 7th-8th Novel Curriculum Guide Determination, which is comprised of hope, fear and courage your students, discuss how the freedoms that Amos is striving for differ from those that Polly has attained. Further your discussion with students on what freedom means to them. P2- Describe what 1.2 Use knowledge of Greek, you have learned about the Latin, and Anglo-Saxon roots world and human and affixes to understand interactions. content-area vocabulary. P3-Describe what new knowledge you have 1.3 Clarify word meanings gained about yourself by through the use of definition, reading this story. example, restatement, or contrast. Literary Response & Analysis 3.1 Articulate the expressed purposes and characteristics of different forms of prose. 3.2 Identify events that advance the plot and determine how each event explains past or present action(s) or foreshadows future action(s). 3.3 Analyze characterization as delineated through a characters thoughts, words, speech patterns, and actions; the narrators description; and the thoughts, words, and actions of other characters.
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3.4 Identify and analyze recurring themes across works. 3.5 Contrast points of view. 3.6 Analyze a range of responses to a literary work and determine the extent to which the literary elements in the work shaped those responses.
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Word Analysis 1.1 What form of academic language does the author use in the following excerpt? We owe no one and there are coins in the kettle like a family of rabbits in a burrow. (p. 148) 1.2 On page 147, the narrator mentions Amos apprentice, Simon Peter, as being indentured to him for a period of three years. What set of words best describes the narrators use of indentured? a. owned by someone else b. a gift by one person to another c. owed money or property d. bound by contract by one person to another 1.3 We can see and understand as we read that we all may have a different view or idea about what freedom means to each of us. In the following quote by Amos, what is his Intended definition of freedom? I wanted her to die free. I knew she didnt have long when I bid on her, but shes had almost a year of freedom. Literary Response and Analysis 3.1 Why would Amos Fortune, free man be considered a novel? Please explain. 3.2 It was out of character for Amos to be present or even to take part in an auction for another person. On p. 155, Amos whispers into Lois ear after the first bid for Polly comes in and says, Its the last bid that matters, not the first.
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English Language Arts 7th-8th Novel Curriculum Guide Determination, which is comprised of hope, fear and courage We further read that Polly was very thin and had a bad cough. How do these events foreshadow what Amos does next? What kind of forethought does this show by Amos in regards to Pollys future? Please explain. 3.3 When Violet told Amos that two of the Burdoo children were to be auctioned, Amos became distressed. The mother described Polly as thin, frail, and ill. Amos then proceeds to bid and buy Polly. Why do you think Amos took such an interest in Polly and her well being? 3.4 One of the major recurring themes that embed themselves in this story is hope. Describe how this theme relates to the relationship Amos has and forms with Polly. Please explain. 3.5 Amos has a dramatically different outlook on life than Lois Burdoo. How are the recurring themes of hope, fear, courage, and pride portrayed in both Amos and Lois? 3.6 Amos lived a long life. Throughout his journey, he was faced with many physical and mental obstacles that directly correlate with our theme of determination. Please read the last paragraph on p. 148 and give three examples of how the theme relates to people or events that are mentioned in this paragraph.
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Unit Theme: Determination, which is comprised of hope, fear, and courage. Literary Selection: Novel Title: Amos Fortune: Free Man Author: Elizabeth Yates Genre: Biography Pages: p. 164-181 Suggested Teaching Time: Two (2) days
Connection to Theme: Amos Fortune lived for 91 years. This book begins with Amos as a boy and traces his adventures, which are both happy and sad. The last chapter of the book depicts the last chapter of his life. He knows the end is near and works to put all his affairs in order. Academic Language: identify, idiom, analogy, metaphor, simile, Greek, Latin, Anglo-Saxon roots and affixes, content area vocabulary, clarify, define, example, restatement, contrast, articulate, expressed purpose, characteristics, short story, novel, essay, events that advance the plot, how events explain actions, analyze, characterization, as delineated by speech patterns, narrators descriptions, recurring themes, contrast points of view, first person narrative. Suggested Writing: Use the three (3) paragraph format to address the below noted questions. P1-Create a summary of the section you have just read. Cite or quote 1-2 passages you found interesting and give a reason why. P2- What have you learned about the characters in this section. Provide at least two examples. P3- Please explain what you have learned about Activities: Grammar & Support: *p. 97-98.
Opening Discussion: This book traces the life of Amos Fortune from his early life in Africa through his last days in Jaffrey, New Hampshire. The final chapter shows Amos preparing for his death. He is reflecting on his life and the numerous trials he endured. In the end, he still evokes a positive attitude that we all can admire and learn from.
Standards Addressed: Word Analysis 1.1 Identify idioms, analogies, metaphors, and similes in prose and poetry. 1.3 Clarify word meanings through the use of definition, example, restatement, or contrast.
Literary Response & Analysis 3.1 Articulate the
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English Language Arts 7th-8th Novel Curriculum Guide Determination, which is comprised of hope, fear and courage expressed purposes and characteristics of different forms of prose. 3.2 Identify events that advance the plot and determine how each event explains past or present action(s) or foreshadows future action(s). yourself through reading this novel.
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Word Analysis 1.1 On p. 169 you will find the quote, he was drawing near the end of the road . What can you infer about Amos? 1.3 Please clarify what the following excerpt means, two things stand out in my life (p. 178).
Literary Response and Analysis 3.1 What elements of this section make this a novel rather than a short story or essay? 3.2 Identify events within this section that advance the plot. Determine how each event explains the past or present.
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