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T oday's Learning Objective RL.10.7, RL.10.6, RI.10.2 Students will analyze and contrast the principles of Taoism and Confucianism in order to address the central argument in a work of Asian literature.

‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍ Bell Work

 * Write the model sentence and underline the participial phrase.**

MODEL: Not daring to glance at the books, I went out of the library, fearing that the librarian would call me back for further questioning. -Richard Wright, //Black Boy//

a. I was not thinking to hide the box. b. I stood behind the door. c. I was knowing that my sister would discover me there. d. She would discover me after little searching.
 * Combine the list of sentences to imitate the model.**


 * Now, write your own imitation of the model!**

==‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍ Role Play! Taoism vs Confucianism == Read the skit [|"Lao Tzu Meets Confucious"] As we read, make a T-chart noting differences in the beliefs. Discuss- What have we learned about the central beliefs of each teaching? How do the philosophies differ?

Read
Read "//That// Sort of Bear"

‍‍‍‍‍‍ ‍‍‍ Homework
Read "//That// Sort of Bear" and do your reader response.