I can determine the theme of a text by analyzing a character’s memories that are described in a story. Good morning! Write down the homework: Read A Long Walk to Water (if you have not), Get The Outsiders – library is open! 2nd and 4th block: Notice & Note Worksheet 1st block: Read 20 mins in IRB, identify a signpost (can be words of the wiser, contrast/contradiction, aha moment, tough question, etc.) Don’t forget: Signpost Assessment on Thursday! Warm up: Begin reading in your independent reading book.

I can determine the theme of a text by analyzing a character’s memories that are described in a story. Take out a sheet of paper and title it, “Week 2 Warm Ups” For Tuesday’s warm up, respond to the following: Describe and explain why you would/would not like to have lived in the time or place of the story.  You have 2 minutes.

I can determine the theme of a text by analyzing a character’s memories that are described in a story. Define the following terms – Theme Prediction Foreshadow Conflict Plot Inference

Let’s review the signposts we have learned so far! I can determine the theme of a text by analyzing a character’s memories that are described in a story. Let’s review the signposts we have learned so far!

1. Read “My Grandmother’s Hair” with your table partner. I can determine the theme of a text by analyzing a character’s memories that are described in a story. 1. Read “My Grandmother’s Hair” with your table partner. 2. Identify the significant memory for the narrator. 3. Why is this memory important? 4. What might this memory tell me about the theme?

1. Read “Eleven” with your table partner. I can determine the theme of a text by analyzing a character’s memories that are described in a story. 1. Read “Eleven” with your table partner. 2. Write down a list of words, phrases, and objects that you see again and again. 3. Why are these words, phrases, and objects being brought up again and again? 4. What might this tell us about the theme?