Writing Across Two Texts

TASK 1.1 8.RI.CS.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone, including analogies and allusions to other texts. As you read, use a BLUE asterisk (*) to mark every place the author talked about choking and/or talked about overcoming choking. Use a RED question mark (?) to notate confusing information.

Take a few minutes and transfer that information to the 1.1 chart. TASK 1.1 8.RI.CS.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone, including analogies and allusions to other texts. Take a few minutes and transfer that information to the 1.1 chart. Be prepared to discuss your findings with a partner, and then WHOLE GROUP. 

BELL RINGER Pick up the ½ sheet from the side table. Complete within the first five (5) minutes of class.

During the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Lolo Jones clipped the penultimate hurdle. This year, Lolo fought injuries so that she could qualify for the Olympics. Jones cleared every hurdle. Lolo finished one spot from the podium—fourth place. Australia’s Sally Pearson, the dominant hurdler throughout the year, won the 2012 Olympic gold medal.

https://youtu.be/M0JybqmsF9w TASK 1.2 8.RI.KID.1 Analyze what a text says explicitly and draw logical inferences. 8.RI.KID.2 Determine a central idea of a text and its relationship to supporting ideas. 8.RI.KID.3 Analyze the techniques used to distinguish between and to make connections among individuals, events, or ideas in a text. https://youtu.be/M0JybqmsF9w What is this section saying? (Central Idea) Explain how this section connects to the previous section. (This means) Explain how this section contributes to the text as a whole.

TASK 1.3 8.RI.CS.5 Analyze in detail the structure of a specific paragraph or section in a text, including the role of particular sentences in developing and refining a key concept. First, go back and re-read each section. Highlight narrative sections yellow and label them with an “N.” Highlight research (informational) sections blue and label them with an “R.” Next, discuss your markings with a partner.

TASK 1.3 8.RI.CS.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone, including analogies and allusions to other texts. Finally, tell how each (narrative and research) functions in the text on the chart below.

TASK 1.4 8.RI.KID.1 Analyze what a text says explicitly and draw logical inferences. 8.RI.KID.2 Determine a central idea of a text and its relationship to supporting ideas. 8.RI.KID.3 Analyze the techniques used to distinguish between and to make connections among individuals, events, or ideas in a text. Locate details that support the given central ideas. Make a connection between the detail and the central idea.