Warm-up 10/29

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Warm-up 10/29

• Copy down the following definition and examples
  about colons
• Use a colon before a LIST that is preceded
  by a clause that can stand by itself.
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• Ex Im enrolled in the following classes
  English, science, algebra, and math.
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• Create three sentences of your own using colons
  properly.

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Sherman Alexie

• The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

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Sherman Alexie

• Author of novels, poems, short prose, films, and
  essays

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A Short Bio

• Born in Wellpinit, WA in 1966
• Spokane Indian Reservation
• Born hydrocephalic (water on the brain),
• Surgery at 6 months.
• Read Grapes of Wrath at 5 years old.
• Decided to attended white high school.
• Saw his moms name in a school textbook.

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Short Bio (cont.)

• Struggled with alcoholism.
• Dropped out of school for two years.
• Has been sober since age 23.
• Went back to Washington State University
• Won over 15 major awards .

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Alexie Interview and Book Trailer

• http//www.youtube.com/watch?vNwiQb8OQ6dY
• http//www.youtube.com/watch?vxBko_fui-i4

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Agree/Disagree? Explain.

• State whether you agree or disagree for each
  statement and explain why in 1-2 sentences for
  each one.
• Native Americans have never been discriminated
  against.
• In order to be accepted by others you must lie
  about your heritage.
• Stereotypes are never true.
• You should always live up to the expectations
  others have for you instead of following your own
  goals you have set for yourself.
• A persons responsibility to their family (or
  their tribe or community) should take precedence
  over their individual goals (or dreams).

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