Word Work KADDO S WALL

Word Work KADDO’S WALL

Name: ______

Study the definitions for the word wall. wall n.

1. An upright structure of masonry, wood, plaster, or other building material serving to enclose, divide, or protect an area, especially a vertical construction forming an inner partition or exterior siding of a building. 2. A continuous structure of masonry or other material forming a rampart and built for defensive purposes. Often used in the plural. 3. A structure of stonework, cement, or other material built to retain a flow of water. 4. a. Something resembling a wall in appearance, function, or construction, as the exterior surface of a body organ or part: the abdominal wall. b. Something resembling a wall in impenetrability or strength: a wall of silence; a wall of fog. c. An extreme or desperate condition or position, such as defeat or ruin: driven to the wall by poverty. 5. Sports The vertical surface of an ocean wave in surfing.

Explain which of the above definitions best describes the word wall in the following quote from "Kaddo’s Wall" and why it is the best choice: Reflection Groups KADDO’S WALL

Name: ______

Choose two sections (A, B, C, and/or D) and answer the questions from that section in your group. Look back to the selection for support. Mark the page number where you found the support next to the question. Each person in the group should take a question and discuss it with the group.

A. 1. Why does Kaddo want to separate himself from the townspeople? 2. Are the rich responsible for helping the poor, or is it enough for them not to flaunt their wealth? 3. Why is the story told so that Kaddo is forced to eat the wall he built? 4. Why do the common people of Seno sometimes say to the rich, “Don’t build a wall of flour around your house?” 5. Would you have made any different choices than Kaddo did if you were faced with the same situation? If you answer yes, explain what you would do differently. If you answer no, explain why you feel this way.

B. Creative Writing KADDO’S WALL

Name: ______

Choose one of the following writing assignments and complete the task. Remember to draft, revise, conference with a peer, and turn in your final copy. Your final copy should be your best work. All assignments will be graded according to the rubric listed below. Include this page as your cover sheet and staple first draft and peer conference sheet to the back of your story. Stephanie T. Scott Grade: 6th – 8th Subject: English, Reading/ Creative Writing—“Kaddo’s Wall” Time: 4-5 class sessions

Objectives: Students will be able to see that what is lawful is not always right. Students will be able to use contextual clues to choose the correct definition of a word with multiple meanings. Students will be able to reflect on what they have read in a group setting. Students will be able to write a narrative piece based on a narrative passage they read. Students will be able to edit and revise their piece and conference with a peer.

Anticipatory Set: Explain to the class they will be listening and responding to several situations. They should think about whether or not people always have the right to do whatever they want with their own property. Read the following situations to the class and ask them to respond after each by voting either “Has the right” or “Doesn’t have the right.” Remind students they are not deciding if they approve of what the person is doing, but instead if the person actually has the right to what they like with their own property despite others’ opinions. Encourage students to share their reasons for their feelings.

1. A man buys piece of land with beautiful trees and wildlife on it. He decides to cut down the trees and drive off the wildlife so he can put in an in-ground swimming pool. His neighbors beg him not to because they love the trees and animals. 2. A boy is given an I-Pod for his birthday. He already has the same I-pod. His friends and siblings don’t have an I-pod but would love to have one. He decides to put the second I-pod in his desk drawer at home and doesn’t let anyone use it. 3. A wealthy woman buys a famous painting by the painter Vincent Van Gogh. She later decides she doesn’t like it and destroys it.