Learning Target RI 3 Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text (e.g., through examples or anecdotes).

Who is a key individual? A main character We call him/her a protagonist, hero, or viewpoint character. Someone who appears throughout the story. Someone we care about in the story. Draw a visual representation of a key individual

What is a key event? A main event in the story. It can be the climax (the most important part of the story!) It can be one of the sequence of events in the story. We call that sequence of events a plot. Draw and label a plot diagram.

What is a key idea? We’ve talked about the central idea (or main idea) It’s stated as a sentence and not as just a few words. It’s something that is supported throughout the text, and not just a single paragraph.

What does it mean to introduce? The method the writer uses to first suggest an idea Usually it is at the beginning of the text or at the beginning of a paragraph It can be through facts, descriptions, anecdotes (very brief stories to make a point) or quotes.

Example - My grandfather was an important part of my life. Throughout my childhood he would always make time for me. For example, we would take long walks together on the farm, and we played a record number of checkers tournaments. The most important part of the time we spent together was when he would tell stories of his youth. There was always a lesson to be learned and a laugh to share along the way. These memories will forever define my grandfather’s integrity and patience in my mind.

What does it mean to illustrate? Giving examples or evidence to support an idea These can often be recognized by key phrases like for example. These are used to support the key individual, key event or key idea in the text.

Example - My grandfather was an important part of my life. Throughout my childhood he would always make time for me. For example, we would take long walks together on the farm, and we played a record number of checkers tournaments. The most important part of the time we spent together was when he would tell stories of his youth. There was always a lesson to be learned and a laugh to share along the way. These memories will forever define my grandfather’s integrity and patience in my mind.

What does it mean to elaborate? To go beyond a basic explanation by expanding ideas with additional information It is extra information. Supporting details that help increase the readers knowledge about the key individual, event or idea. This will not just be examples. It will be the information that helps explain the examples given.

Example - My grandfather was an important part of my life. Throughout my childhood he would always make time for me. For example, we would take long walks together on the farm, and we played a record number of checkers tournaments. The most important part of the time we spent together was when he would tell stories of his youth. There was always a lesson to be learned and a laugh to share along the way. These memories will forever define my grandfather’s integrity and patience in my mind.