Wednesday, December 23, 2015 U3-R5: Graphic Chapters – chapters 1-5

Do Now… Think about how authors create visuals in our minds as we read. How can graphics and real visuals improve AND interfere with a reader’s comprehension? They say a picture is worth a thousand words.

U3-R5: Chapter Graphic LessonVocabulary graphic graphic Quote - TBE Quote - TBE Inference Inference Symbol Symbol Color symbolism Color symbolism Significance Significance Connection In our last session, we began paying attention to the challenges that protagonists face and how it reveals the true traits that they possess. We do this by focusing on their words and actions, as well as comments by other characters in these difficult situations. Today, We begin think about what the various components of chapters 1-5 and how our understanding of Percy (the protagonist) and his quest, how he is changing, and how our secondary characters will impact his journey. We begin to think about how the author uses specific crafts that contribute to understanding of the text and helps readers make insightful discoveries.

MINI-LESSON… Close Readers create Graphic Chapters to better analyze characters & plot development. Close Readers create Graphic Chapters to better analyze characters & plot development. RL.6.1; RL.6.3; RL.6.5; W.6.4 RL.6.1; RL.6.3; RL.6.5; W.6.4 DOK4; DOK4 DOK4; DOK4

Model… White stands for Grover’s fear of Mrs. Dodds Red stands for Percy’s anger at Nancy Brown stands for the nasty feeling of having somebody throw food at you Graphic for “I Accidentally Vaporize My Pre-algebra Teacher” By I. B. Student Nancy’s sandwich I told Grover I didn’t think Mrs. Dodds was human. He looked at me real serious and said, “You’re absolutely right.” I chose this quote because it foreshadows what will happen Dodds. Quote 2 Quote 3Quote 4 A picture in the middle which is a symbol for the chapter. It can be an important object mentioned in the chapter – like Nancy’s sandwich.

AssessmentAssessment: Assessment Think about how an author’s use of colors can contribute to a reader’s understanding of the text. Which answer would be the BEST reason an author would attach color to a text? a. To create a stronger visualization b. To subtly add tone to a character or situation c. To make the writing prettier d. To help the reader become stronger with matching colors to words

Independent Work… 1.Select a poignant picture (symbol) in the middle which is a symbol for the chapter. It can be an important object mentioned in the chapter – the pen, for instance, or fountain. It can be an important object mentioned in the chapter – the pen, for instance, or fountain. 2.At least three colors used to color the object. Each color has to represent something, and you must write why you chose that color. For instance, “Red stands Percy’s anger at being expelled.” Each color has to represent something, and you must write why you chose that color. For instance, “Red stands Percy’s anger at being expelled.” 3.On each corner of the page, pick a quote from the chapter. The quote can be any 1-2 line section that you think is significant, important, or tells something revealing about one of the characters. The quote can be any 1-2 line section that you think is significant, important, or tells something revealing about one of the characters. After each quote, explain what it means and why you picked it in a sentence. After each quote, explain what it means and why you picked it in a sentence.