Wednesday, January 13 th 2016!!! 1 t Agenda: 1.Annotation Peace of Mind 2.Syntax Practice 3.Details Everyday Use Assignments: Thursday: Annotate “The Management…” 3 HLQs Intended Message Discuss 1.2 (No “Apply”) Finish Canvas Discussion Assignment Topic: Short Story Unit Objectives:

ON YOUR DESK:  “Everyday Use” text  A Good Man Syntax Handout w/ your sentences  Details 1.1

ALL ABOUT ANNOTATING Why annotate?  Increases likelihood we will retain and be able to recall information.  Makes it easier to write about or discuss text, being able to quickly reference text.  Forces us to be active readers, especially when reading something we don’t like or find boring.  Eliminates, or reduces, “I read it, but I didn’t get it” problem.

ALL ABOUT ANNOTATING How do I annotate?  Annotating is something you do as you read; not reading and then going back through text to mark.  Pause as you read. It’s suggested that you pause every few paragraphs, or a lengthy paragraph.  It does take time – but as you practice, you’ll find yourself moving at a faster pace.  Underlining is not annotating. Why did you underline or circle that word/phrase? It leaves me wondering what you are thinking as well as whether or not your read the text.  Always have a pen and a highlighter with you! This is essential! Now you have an excuse to go pen shopping!

ALL ABOUT ANNOTATING How do I annotate?  Annotating is interacting, or “talking” to the text.  Pretty much, you write down everything.  Make sure you can read your work!  Write your annotations next to part of text you are responding to.

ALL ABOUT ANNOTATING What you should annotate for/do:  Summarize a passage or chunk of paragraphs.  Questions that enter your mind.  Defining vocabulary terms.  Identifying important moments in plot (conflict and tension)  Connecting text to your life, other literature, culture, pop culture.  Analyzing author’s craft (fig. language/devices, syntax, diction)  Drawing pictures to help you visualize what’s happening.  Predicting what will happen next.  Commenting on characterization – how they change.  Comment on your reaction to characters/plot.

ALL ABOUT ANNOTATING

KISS AND MAKE-UP Yes, you can make-up your annotating assignments for our short stories. After this, ya do it or ya don’t. Collecting tomorrow:  “A Good Man is Hard to Find”  “A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings”

CANVAS ASSIGNMENT This is a discussion extension on “An Old Man…” and “A Good Man…” Requirements: 1.Respond to one question posted by Ms. Born. Completed Post 1 question (story of your choice) for the class. Completed 1/12 3.Respond to a minimum of 2 other questions. 4.Reply to 2 responses to your question. If no one responded to your question, find 2 responses elsewhere and reply. 5.Use textual evidence for support.

SYNTAX AND “DISCUSS”  Share your favorite syntax copy- cat you wrote last night.  Please pass forward. (name check!)  Okay, now, let’s quickly review our “Details 1.1 Assignment”  Questions? Comments?  Please pass forward (name check!)

EVERYDAY USE  Share and determine best HLQ from your LMG  Write HLQ on board.  In LMG spend a few minutes discussing HLQs on board.  Take notes on your text.  Focus on speaking to each other, no me.