KAFFIR BOYAUTOBIOGRAPHY BY MARK MATHABANE

http://www.shmoop.com/kaffir-boy/

Shmoop video about the autobiography

Learning Target:

Analyze the narrative technique of dialogue

Write a narrative using direct and indirect quotes

DO NOW!Read, annotate, and highlight the information on page 98 of your textbook about dialogue, pacing, and description.

In your notebook, write the following words and provide an example so that I know you understand the concept of dialogue:Dialogue

IndirectDirect

Dialogue Tags

Now…In your notebook….Brainstorm a list of dialogue tags

During Reading:Annotate the story, “Kaffir Boy”, and highlight the dialogue tags on the

story.

Complete the chart on page 102. (Homework Score!)

Narrative Writing Prompt – Due on Wednesday (Quiz score)

Write a narrative that illustrates a scene from your childhood

Portray the culture of your family

Provide a well structured sequence of events

Include direct and indirect dialogue