1. Three moments in a lesson:
An Example using High School English content
By Eugene Hahn & Shina Radmand
EDUC 504
December 8th, 2014

2. Extending Understanding
11th grade standards
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL
Interacting with
the Text
Preparing the Learner
Extending Understanding

3. PARTNER ACTIVITY You have 5 minutes.
Discuss the following prompt with your partner. Be prepared to
share with the class afterwards:
Think about a time when you had to overcome a temptation
or desire? How did it affect a personal decision you had to
make?
You have 5 minutes.
Interacting with
the Text
Preparing the Learner
Extending Understanding

4. Extending Understanding
DOUBLE-ENTRY JOURNAL
(See Handout)
Interacting with
the Text
Preparing the Learner
Extending Understanding

5. Character Portrait (MIND MIRROR)
In groups of X, please devise a character portrait that accurately explains the chosen symbol in detail. Each group will have a
different symbol and share their ideas with the class.
First, read each of your answers from your double-entry journal, collaborate, and decide on what you consider important.
Interacting with
the Text
Preparing the Learner
Extending Understanding

6. Character portrait 1 2 3 5 6 4 Please include ALL of these criteria:
Name or Concept
Please include ALL of these criteria:
What is the most representative quote from the text that represents this character or concept?
What is the deeper meaning behind the term? What does it symbolize?
What are Siddhartha’s feelings toward this? Be specific.
Is its influence positive or negative on Siddhartha’s path to enlightenment?
Is the symbol’s meaning relevant to our own lives? Provide an example.
6. Add any additional thoughts (optional). 1 2 3 5 6 4
Interacting with
the Text
Preparing the Learner
Extending Understanding

7. Character Portrait (MIND MIRROR)
Presents the material visually for better comprehension.
2. Ties together the previous two activities
3. Allows the students to explore a particular concept in-depth
4. Group collaboration
5. Practice oral class participation
6. Allows students to be creative
Interacting with
the Text
Preparing the Learner
Extending Understanding