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Reading #3: Read "The American Dream" pp. 171-176 by Thursday 9/22
TITLE: Three Levels of Reading notes for "The American Dream."
Create a 3 column chart in your Journal
Reading on the line
Reading between the lines
Reading beyond the lines
~List words used in the reading that help to describe a specific theme or idea.
On your poster you must choose one that your team agrees is the best choice. Write it in the inside circle of your poster.
~Define the word.
~Add the sentence from the piece where the word is used.
~Explain how the word is a strong theme or symbol of the writing
~List images that illustrate and interpret your words.
On your poster, within the 2nd circle, you must illustrate your word with 4 pictures or symbols that represent the word and/or the meaning behind your word and its sentences.
~List phrases that help you to connect the piece with your own life, our school, our community, and our world.
On your poster, in the last and outer circle, write 2 phrases that explain the theme of the piece and how it relates to our world.
Reading #2: Read by Monday 9/19
"Thank you, M'am" by Langston Hughes pp. 387-392
TITLE: Integrity T-Chart for "Thank you, M'am"
Create a T-Chart like the one below:
INTEGRITY: Definition: having sound moral principals; having courage to do what’s right, even when it’s difficult; being honest, fair, and trustworthy.
After you completed your T-chart, write about one of the main characters from either "Raymond's Run" or "Thank you, M'am" and how they have or show integrity in their story (5-8 sentences).
People who show integrity
People who do not show integrity
Reading #1: Read by Tuesday 9/13
"Raymond's Run" by Toni Cade Bambara pp. 27-38 in the ETextbook
Notes for "Raymond's Run" should use Close Reading skills:
DIDLS:
Diction- (Box) words they do not know or have questions about
Imagery- (Star) examples of figurative language that help them visualize text
Details- (Underline) phrases or sentences give them details about character, plot, or action Language- (Circle) phrases that are show examples of literary terms
Syntax- (Squiggle) phrases and sentences that are interesting or help with context clues
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