English 9: Class 5 Proofreading Marks #1 / Close Reading #2 / Literary Terms Intro. / Characterization cont. / “The Butcher’s Apprentice” by Nicola Barker

Literary Terms: Let’s be honest Handbook of Literary Terms: which ones do you believe you can COMFORTABLY recognize while reading (KEEP IT REAL)

Taking Notes (an important aside) Yay! We get to watch a video!

Proofreading Marks: Day 1

“The Butcher’s Apprentice” Step 1: Remove all post-it notes and put them on the desk in front of you (Reminder: your LENS is characterization) Step 2: HIGHLIGHT any commonalities in your comments (e.g. things the character SAYS, DOES, or THINKS) Step 3: LOOK FOR PATTERNS (Be specific) Try to say both what you see and the quality of it Patterns are in the details

Phrases for reflecting INFORMALLY on Text Evidence and Meaning “The reason why the character ________ is because _________.” “It seems like this character tends to _____________.” “My thinking about this character has changed because__________.” “These characters are really different because________.” “One issue I am noticing in this book is_____________.” “I think the author is trying to teach me_____________.” “I think this because the author wrote______________.”

Characterization unpacked Speech What does the character say? How does the character speak? Thoughts What is revealed through the character’s private thoughts and feelings? Effect of character on others/How others feel about the character How do other characters feel or behave in reaction to this character? Actions What does this character do? How does this character behave? Looks What does this character look like? How does this character dress? Etc.

How do I turn my reflections into an analysis? The V.I.P. (Very Important Paragraph) System! Yay! There are five points to “dress” your point for each body paragraph, or your point will remain “naked”! (What?) Topic Sentence Illustrate your point Substantiate your point Secondary Evidence ARGUE

Homework Reread “The Butcher’s Apprentice” for characterization Go back into the story and try to find as many literary devices as possible. Mark each device with a star Label it with the device used Write a comment in the margin about the PURPOSE or EFFECT of using the device