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Liz MurrayHomeless to Harvard
Breaking Night
Free write Fridays
In your bellwork journal, write about anything that is on your mind.
Write about your week/your grades/your friends/your parents/your siblings/your mood etc.
DO NOT STOP WRITING UNTIL I SAY!
Bellwork 9/9/15: Well Read Wednesdays
Grab your WRITER’S NOTEBOOK ONLY.
Read your library book SILENTLY at your desk.
In your writer’s notebook…
http://zunal.com/webquest.php?w=293949
Copy the address in your writer’s notebook.
Irony
What is Irony?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqg6RO8c_W0
After watching the video, what is your definition of “irony?”
What is Irony? 1.the use of words to convey a meaning that is the
opposite of its literal meaning: the irony of her reply, “How nice!” when I said I had to work all weekend.
2.Literature.› a technique of indicating, as through character or
plot development, an intention or attitude opposite to that which is actually or ostensibly stated. (especially in contemporary writing) a manner of organizing a work so as to give full expression to contradictory or complementary impulses, attitudes, etc., especially as a means of indicating detachment from a subject, theme, or emotion.
An outcome of events contrary to what was, or might have been, expected.
Homeless to Harvard
Read the excerpt independently.
Annotate as you read. Be sure to mark unknown words and try to define them.
Vocabulary Sort
Memoir Irony International Hailed Rendered Mantra Epiphany gumption
International: (adj) existing, occuring, or carried on between two or more nations
Render: (v) cause to be or become; make.
Hailed: (v) to acclaim; approve enthusiastically:
Mantra: (n) a statement or slogan repeated frequently
Gumption: (n) shrewd or spirited initiative and resourcefulness.
Definitions
“She doesn’t want her appearance and her Harvard degree to fool anyone .
Homeless to Harvard Quickwrite
Quickly respond to the story you just read. (2 min) › What do you think of the article?› What do you think of Liz Murray?
Share your responses with your shoulder partner. (1 min)
Story Questions: Reread What is the main idea or issue the
author is presenting? What is the author’s point of view or
purpose? What words does the author use to
describe or convince? What facts/examples/data are used? What different positions are presented?
Liz Murray Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8H_i22_9hc
Pay attention to Murray’s purpose and point of view in the video.
Video Response
What do you think of the video? Compare and contrast the authors’
purposes and points of view presented in both texts.
9.10.15
Breaking night (Excerpt)by Liz Murray
What can we infer about Murray’s socioeconomic status?
(socioeconomic: an individual’s or group’s position within a hierarchical social
structure.)
2 minutes
Turn and talk
Breaking Night
Read the excerpt independently. Annotate as you read. Be sure to mark
unknown words and try to define them.
Rigorous Elite Incessant Amphetamines Springboard Aptitude Lucrative Affiliations
Vocabulary Sort
Rigorous: (adj) extremely thorough
Elite: (n) the choice or best of anything
Incessant: (adj) continuing without pause or interruption
Amphetamines: (n) addictive mood-altering drug used illegally as a stimulant
Springboard: (n) strong, flexible board from which someone can jump
Aptitude: (n) a natural ability to do something
Lucrative: (adj) producing a great deal of profit
Affiliations: (n) being associated with
Definitions
What supports the idea that Murray had a difficult childhood?
2 pieces of text evidence
3 minutes
Turn and Talk
What is the overall tone of the piece?
Examples of tone include things like: sympathetic, accusing, hopeful, playful,
sarcastic, pessimistic, threatening, complimentary, etc.
What about the first text?
2 minutes
Turn and talk
Quickwrite
In your writer’s notebook, respond to the excerpt from today.› What do you think of it?› Which article do you like more? › Why?
Irony between texts
Even though she dropped out and had drug addicted parents, she graduated from high school and Harvard.
Her sister left her without a home.
The dad stole books from the library to encourage his daughter to read.
“Her mother’s mantra was one day ‘life is going to get better.”
She became an international speaker instead of a drug addict.
Liz “nursed” her mom.
“Throughout his late teen years, Daddy read the great American classics;…popped amphetamines beneath the bleachers of the high school football field” (pgh. 3).
Even with his high aptitude, he used his knowledge to “peddle drugs” and became known as ‘the professor’ (pgh. 4).
He “was looked to for guidance” (pgh. 4).
The “poor” boy “shared classes and a social life with a more well-to-do crowd” (pgh. 1).
“The irony was, as much as this upper-class, private school setting was meant to position Daddy for life of success, instead, it would put my father at odds with himself forever: in this environment he became both well-educated and a drug addict.”
JOANNA WALTERS ARTICLE EXCERPT FROM BREAKING NIGHT
“Throughout his late teen years, Daddy read the great American classics;…popped amphetamines beneath the bleachers of the high school football field” (pgh. 3).
Even with his high aptitude, he used his knowledge to “peddle drugs” and became known as ‘the professor’ (pgh. 4).
He “was looked to for guidance” (pgh. 4). The “poor” boy “shared classes and a social
life with a more well-to-do crowd” (pgh. 1). “The irony was, as much as this upper-class,
private school setting was meant to position Daddy for life of success, instead, it would put my father at odds with himself forever: in this environment he became both well-educated and a drug addict.”
Irony between texts
Liz Murray went from homeless to Harvard.
She remained clean even though she grew up around drugs.
Her appearance is ironic to her lifestyle.
She “nursed” her parents even though they should have taken care of her.
Her parents stole her birthday money.
As parents, they stole food. The dad “encouraged” his
child to read. He stole library books for her to read.
Her dad went to a high class school but surprisingly became a drug addict.
“The irony was, as much as this upper-class, private school setting was meant to position Daddy for life of success, instead, it would put my father at odds with himself forever: in this environment he became both well-educated and a drug addict.”
“He was nicknamed ‘the professor,” among his drug friends.
JOANNA WALTERS ARTICLE EXCERPT FROM BREAKING NIGHT
Irony between texts
Liz graduated from Harvard even though her parents were drug addicts.
Liz’s drug addict dad steals books so he can educate his daughters.
Liz did well in school even though she was unkempt.
Liz dropped out of school but was able to go back and get an education.
Liz had to “nurse” her mother like a parent.
Even though he is intelligent, the dad “barely squeaked by at graduation.”
His use of drugs even though his mother worked hard to send him to the best schools.
His nickname is “the Professor.”
“The irony was, as much as this upper-class, private school setting was meant to position Daddy for life of success, instead, it would put my father at odds with himself forever: in this environment he became both well-educated and a drug addict.”
JOANNA WALTERS ARTICLE EXCERPT FROM BREAKING NIGHT
Writing Assignment
Write one paragraph that explains the irony from the text, “Liz Murray: ‘My parents were desperate drug addicts. I’m a Harvard graduate.’” You need to use at least two pieces of text evidence (either directly
stated or paraphrased) in your response.
Write a second paragraph that explains the irony from the text, Breaking Night by Liz Murray. Use at
least two pieces of text evidence (direct quote/paraphrase) in your response.
Irony Between texts
He chooses to become “the professor” among his drug addict friends instead of the real professor he could have become with his college degree (pgh. 4).
Liz Murray Handbook How to overcome childhood obstacles
› Step 1: What should I do? Evidence for that step
› Step 2: What should I do next? Evidence for that step
› Step 3: What else should I do? Evidence for that step
› Step 4: What is the final thing that I should do? Evidence for that step
How to overcome childhood obstacles
Step 1: Educate yourself› “Liz read…encyclopedias retrieved from
the trash…with zeal and diligence” (pgh. 2) Step 2:
Resilience Chart
Independently, complete your resilience chart for Liz Murray.
On the left hand side, provide a brief summary of the texts/her life.
On the right hand side, provide a statement that shows how Murray is resilient. Be sure to include text evidence. 10 min
Claim Statement: › “Based on evidence in the text, Liz Murray shows
resilience when she…” › “Based on the evidence in the text, Liz Murray is
resilient because she…” Evidence 1: QUOTE
› EXPLAIN QUOTE Evidence 2: QUOTE
› EXPLAIN QUOTE Evidence 3: QUOTE
› EXPLAIN QUOTE Impact statement: “These statements prove…” ALWAYS USE QUOTATION MARKS AND GIVE
PAGE NUMBER!
Explanations After finding your text evidence, you must
explain the quote in your own words. Example: Although Murray could have
allowed her circumstances to overtake her, “a thoughtful neighbor gave her a set of encyclopedias…[that she] read with zeal and diligence” (pgh. 2).
Explanation: Instead of wallowing in the hardships of her life, Murray involves herself in activities that are bound to ensure her a better future.
Essential Question
How is Liz Murray resilient? Include text evidence and information
about her life. Use what you learned from the in class
texts, your homework, and the webquest to complete this writing.
Power writing
ADDICTION IVY
LEAGUE
Round 1: one minute
hopeless homeles
s
Round 2: one minute
victimvictor
Round 3: one minute
Round 4: two minutes
Epiphany
Problems
Round 5: two minutes
Drugs
Education
Round 6: two minutes
Clean
Dirty
Quickwrite
If in my quest 2 achieve my goals I stumble or crumble and lose my soul Those that knew me would easily co-sign There was never a life as hard as mine No father-no money-no chance and no guide I only follow my voice inside If it guides me wrong and I do not win I’ll learn from mistakes and try 2 achieve again.