The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
In this lesson, you will:
Expect characters to be complicated and show more than one trait
Revise your thinking about character traits in the face of new evidence
Tip for Success: As you read and listen to the story, think about how characters are changing as you learn more about them. What do new details reveal about characters?
This lesson will use the same skills we have been practicing in class. It will take you approximately 40 minutes (25 minutes to listen to the chapters + 15 minutes to complete the work). Consider breaking the chapters up between different days of the weekend.
This assignment will be due on Monday night.
Chapter 16 - "Rowdy Gives Me Advice About Love" (4 minutes)
Click on the title of the chapter above to read and listen to the chapter. You can adjust the speed of the audio at the top of the page. Then, answer the questions below.
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Question 1
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Choose 3 character traits that describe Gordy. Briefly explain why you chose each word.
Chapter 17 - "Dance, Dance, Dance" (15 minutes)
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Question 2
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Think about Junior's interactions with Roger in this chapter. Has your impression of him changed at all? Show your thinking.
Chapter 18 - "Don't Trust Your Computer" (4 minutes)
Click on the title of the chapter above to read and listen to the chapter. You can adjust the speed of the audio at the top of the page. Then, answer the questions below.
Chapter 19 - "My Sister Sends Me a Letter" (1 minute)
Click on the title of the chapter above to read and listen to the chapter. You can adjust the speed of the audio at the top of the page. Then, answer the questions below.
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Question 3
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Junior: “They call me an apple because they think I’m red on the outside and white on the inside.”
Gordy: “Ah, so they think you’re a traitor.”
Junior: “Yep.”
Gordy: “Well, life is a constant struggle between being an individual and being a member of the community.”