January 20, 2016 Characterization and 3.4 Double Entry journal

In Your Journals (You need your Springboards Look up the terms “sensory language” and “figurative language.” Why do authors use these tools in their writing? Do you use these tools? Can you over use them? Can you think of your favorite examples of these terms ? Vocab tomorrow 96

Today We Will: Identify a strategy for character analysis So We Can: Create a character analysis for Paul Fisher, the Protagonist I will know I have it when: I can use “WALTeR” to create a character map of Paul Fisher TEK/s: 11)Reading/Comprehension of Informational Text/Persuasive Text. Students analyze, make inferences and draw conclusions about persuasive text and provide evidence from text to support their analysis. Students are expected to: (A) analyze the structure of the central argument in contemporary policy speeches (e.g., argument by cause and effect, analogy, authority) and identify the different types of evidence used to support the argument; and (B) identify such rhetorical fallacies as ad hominem, exaggeration, stereotyping, or categorical claims in persuasive texts. Objective/Product and TEKS

Literary Terms-  A simile is a comparison between two unlike things, using like or as, to make a vivid and emphatic description. EX: “…A long metal baseball bat in both hands, like a murder weapon.  A metaphor is a comparison between two unlike things, in which one thing is said to be another (missing like or as.) “For Mom, the move from Texas to Florida was a military operation.”

Grammar- Also in Writer’s Notebook Mini Lessons  When analyzing literature, do not use the first person perspective of “I.” Instead use character names or pronouns.  Paul says, “I can see everything.”  Paul “can see everything.”  Use present tense since the action occurs as you read.  Paul can see what the others cannot.

Character Analysis with WALTer  W=Words  W=Words: What a character says through dialogue and how he/she says it.  A=Actions  A=Actions: How a character acts or behaves.  L= Looks:  L= Looks: Physical traits contribute to a person’s character  T=Thoughts  T=Thoughts: What is the character thinking?  eR=Response  eR=Response: How do others react to this character?

Using WALTeR to analyze you  Use the WALTeR method to analyze your own character.  W=  A=  L=  T=  Er=

Character Map  Now we need text evidence to support these claims:  (You will need to draw another circle)  Use evidence from your life to support your characterization through WALTer

Using WALTeR to analyze Paul Fisher  Use the WALTeR method to analyze Paul Fisher.  W=  A=  L=  T=  Er=

Character Map for Paul Fisher  Now we need text evidence to support these claims:  (You will need to draw another circle)  Use evidence from Tangerine to support your characterization of Paul Fisher through WALTer

3.4 Double Entry Journal Date Quotes from or questions related to the novel Tangerine 1.Can human beings choose not to remember? When and why might a person make a choice to forget? 2.What is the relationship btw forgiving and forgetting? Explain. 3.Think of an example from your own life of someone who chose not to remember… Title of Entry Personal Responses: Answers to the questions, reflections, connections to the text, and so on. 1.It is interesting that Paul can “see things that Mom or Dad can’t,” but he can’t remember how he came to wear the glasses the summer of the eclipse. Humans can choose not to remember because the truth is too painful. When their mind is ready to accept, then they will start to recall the painful events and…

Double Journal Entry  Who are the characters and their relationships?  Why is the first day of kindergarten significant?  What happens in the plot?  What could Erik’s actions indicate?  What is the setting?  What is the flashback? What purpose does it serve?  From what point of view is the novel written?  Erik makes up the story about the eclipse. He also leaves Paul alone on his first day of school ever-and makes fun of him. What is the job of a big brother?  The point of view is first person. This means that we get Paul’s version of events, his side of things, his perspective, and we learn and remember things as Paul learns and remembers.

Reading Through Different Lenses As if we are looking THROUGH A MIRROR We look for a reflection of ourselves and our experiences. We make personal connections to the text. This deepens our understanding and enjoyment because we feel connected. As if we are looking UNDER A MICROSCOPE We examine the construction of the text – the structure and elements that the author used to make it good or effective. By understanding why the author constructed the piece the way he/she did, we gain better understanding and enjoyment. As if we are looking THROUGH A TELESCOPE We seek new information and explore unknown topics. When we focus on the new information that we ’ re learning, we understand and enjoy the text more.

Tangerine  Prologue- Out of Focus- 1 st page

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