SHARED INQUIRYUnit III—Sucker by Carson

McCullers

Session 1 Pre-reading Describe a time when you wanted the

attention of someone who didn’t even notice you. How did that make you feel? How did you respond? You must use details in your response.

Session 1 First Reading Listen as the text is read aloud, marking

places where you have questions. Use a question mark (?) to denote your

questions. Remember to mark unfamiliar vocabulary words. Write your questions in the margins or on a separate sheet of paper!

Use an exclamation point (!) to denote important passages.

Session 1—Recording Questions

All questions will be recorded on the board.

Identify any vocabulary questions. In small groups, label questions according

to type. Take notes and record the answers.

Question Types If the question has… One correct answer that comes from the text it

is a FACTUAL question. One reasonable answer that comes from

sources outside the text such as encyclopedias it is a BACKGROUND question.

EVALUATIVE QUESTIONS go beyond the text and call for the reader’s personal opinions.

Reasonable answers based on imagination or guessing it is a SPECULATIVE question.

Two (or more) reasonable answers supported by evidence from the text it is an INTERPRETIVE question.

How can you test a question and determine its type?

Question—

Answer #1-- Answer #2—

Evidence: Evidence:

Source of your answer? Source of your answer?

Type of Question? Factual Background Speculative Evaluative Interpretive

Session 1 Now, choose two questions

(INTERPRETIVE) that continue to puzzle or intrigue you and record them.

These should be questions you are interested in pursuing when we read the text again.

Session 2 Share questions according to type. Record

questions and answers as we list them on the board. Notes will be assessed.

Record two interpretive questions you would like to answer in Stages 3 and 4. Turn these into the teacher!

Vocabulary—Determine word meaning using context and outside sources.

Write definitions of words in your notes. Use the words in a sentence.

Interpretive Question #1 Choose an interpretive question from the

list of questions generated by the class. Keep the interpretive question on a page by itself so you can answer it later after our discussion.

Interpretive question #2 Choose an interpretive question from the

list of questions generated by the class. Keep the interpretive question on a page by itself so you can answer it later after our discussion.

Session 3 Reread the selection and mark passages

using the following prompt: Mark passages with an R when Pete

regrets his actions. Mark passages with a P when Pete is

proud of his actions.

Session 4 Discussion You will explore the text’s meaning by

discussion an interpretive question. You will support your ideas with evidence

from the text. You will be an attentive and active listener. You will refer to classmates by name. You will expect the teacher to ask

questions and not provide answers. You will use a variety of details to support

your ideas.

How to participate in Shared Inquiry

What happened that gave you that idea? What part of the story supports your

idea? What do you think about____________? Are you agreeing with Sam’s answer? So how does your idea fit with Jasmine’s

answer?

Focus Question Interpretive Question: Why does Sucker

begin to act “hard and tough” after Pete blows up at him?

Focus Question II Why doesn’t Pete want to “straighten it

out”with Sucker?

Unit Concepts--Focus on the following concepts Idea—Generating and clarifying ideas

about a selection’s meaning Evidence—Supporting and checking

ideas, based on what is in the text Response—Listening to and considering

the ideas of others These are the skills that will be assessed

in each unit!

Session 4 After the discussion, enrich your answer based on the

evidence that was presented during the conversation.

Your answer should have the following elements: Introductory paragraph containing a thesis/main idea Body paragraph containing a minimum of three

quotes from the story that support your thesis/main idea.

In addition, each quote should be explained. Tell the reader the specific way the quote supports your main idea/thesis.

Concluding paragraph that answers the question, what has been learned in this essay?

5th Block QuestionsThese are questions students have after reading #1

7th Block QuestionsThese are questions students have after reading #1

8th block QuestionsThese are questions students have after reading #1

Final Homework Students will write an interpretive essay

using details from the text to support their answers. Students will use handouts from unit 2 to take the essay through the writing process.

Students will have a vocabulary test.

Homework-Due Monday, 9/26/11

Record ALL work in planner. Have planner signed. Answer focus question in a

minimum of 7 sentences using a minimum of two details (page numbers too) from the text.

Read 10 pages in SSR book. Sunday night. Re read story and

annotations. Prepare for Monday’s discussion!

7th Block—Factual Questions How did Pete make a fool of himself in

front of Maybelle? Page 18 He over pursues her!

7th Block--Background What are knickers? Type of pants What does loafing? “I hang around doing

nothing with the fellows who loaf there…” (22)

What is a yellow roadster..sports car Bureau-writing desk Who lets a 12 year old buy cigs?

7th Block—Interpretive Questions

Why doesn’t Pete treat Sucker like a brother?

Why did Pete chase after Maybelle all of the time?

What was it that happened between Maybelle and Pete? Speculative

Why doesn’t Pete just apologize to Sucker? Why does Sucker hang around Pete all of

the time? Why doesn’t Pete confide in Sucker? Does Pete see Sucker’s perspective?

8th Block Interpretive Questions

Why was Pete so obsessed with Maybelle?

Why was Pete so mean to Sucker? Why does Pete think if Sucker could, he

would kill him? (Page 23) (Speculative as well)

Why is Sucker so gullible? (Speculative) If Pete is so mean to Sucker, why does

Sucker look up to Pete? Why does Pete relieve stress related to

his love live on Sucker?

Due Friday Summarize the two articles I handed

out. Write a summary of EACH article using exactly 7 sentences. Number your sentences. Type your work. Due Friday!

Revise your answer to “Why does Sucker begin to act hard and tough after Pete blows up at him?” after our discussion today. Add a minimum of four quotes. You must have an introduction, two body paragraphs and a conclusion! Typed!

5th Block Top Ten Reasons Sucker became hard and tough because he had

a “reality check” and found out that he and Pete were not close brothers. Describe using vivid language exactly what you mean by “close” brothers. Page 20 first paragraph. “Why aren’t we buddies like we were before…”

Sucker realizes that Pete only felt sorry for him. Sucker craves love from family because his own parents were dead. This doesn’t happen and when Pete flips out, Sucker is disappointed. This disappointment causes Sucker to become hardened.

5th Block—Top Reasons Sucker realized that his name was given to

him because he was always fooled by Pete and his pranks. After Pete’s blow up, Sucker’s face changed. “Slowly that blank look went away and he closed his mouth. His eyes got narrow and his fists shut” (20). At this moment, Sucker no longer trusts that Pete loves and care for him. At this moment, Sucker understands he was taken advantage of. The communication between the two brothers is destroyed.

5th Thesis Sucker loses his vulnerability and

becomes hard and tough because he loses the most important connection in his life.

TS—Sucker’s parents died and he seeks Pete’s approval and Pete never gives it to him.

TS--No communication between Pete and Sucker.

7th Block Top Reasons Sucker confided his feelings of loneliness to

Pete. He had “saved up things to tell him for a long time” (16). After Pete blows up at Sucker, his “eyes got narrow and his fists shut. It was like every second he was getting older” (21). Sucker is betrayed by Pete and realizes he is not wanted despite revealing his deepest feelings to Pete. He begins to act hard and tough because he shared his weaknesses with Pete. He hardens so no one can hurt him again.

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Self-Assessment What are the interpretive questions you

chose from the discussion? Skill—”I can make inferences and use

relevant details to support my ideas when writing.” Reflect on this skill and describe your strengths and weaknesses during this unit.

Skill—”I can create questions and categorize them according to type.” Reflect on this skill and describe your strengths and weaknesses during this unit.

Self-Assessment Skill—”I can make a verbal statement during

discussion and support my ideas with relevant quotes from the text.” Reflect on this skill and describe your strengths and weaknesses.

Skill—”I can keep my units organized and see the progression of my understanding.” Look at the materials you have compiled. Describe the progression of your understanding. What did you believe at the beginning of the unit? Did your beliefs change or deepen by the end of the unit? Explain in detail.

What makes a good focus question?

Has more than one possible answer that can be supported by details from the story.

Answers can be found in the text. Your answer can progress over time

because the question is the key to your understanding of the story. (central message of the story—theme, moral, motivation)

Juicy—The question is compelling and makes the reader want to answer it!!!

Sucker Unit Scoring Guide with your comments and

scores Pre-reading question Annotated story Question types in five columns Discussion Notes Answer to FQ prior to discussion Typed answer to FQ after discussion Self Assessment

Homework due Thursday 9/6

Read 10 pages in SSR book Read Gaston and annotate the story: Use an “!” point to denote important

passages Use a “?” to denote confusing passages Mark and define all unfamiliar vocabulary Create a focus Question for this story. Answer the focus question in a minimum

of five typed sentences.

Old Focus Questions Who has the most wisdom in the story? Why didn’t John Byro ask for the horse

when he met the boys on the road? Which character has the most power in

the story? Why did Sucker become hard and tough

after Pete blew up at him? Why did the mother change her attitude

toward the old man with the apples?

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