1. Welcome to Trojan Reading!

2. What is it? Step 1: Word Study Step 2: Setting a Purpose
15 minutes
Step 2: Setting a Purpose
10 minutes
Step 3: Rereading with Partners
Step 4: Comprehension Discussion & Writing

3. Word Study – Vocabulary Words
What words come to mind when you see these words?
These may be words you don’t know, but let’s change that!
on purpose
hanging out
hopeless
inappropriate
secrets
deliberately lingering despairingly lecherous surreptitiously

4. Step 2: First Reading Characterization
Look Fors:
Characterization
Setting and Text Evidence that Proves It
Summary

5. Step 3: Second Reading Look Fors:
WHY does McCauig choose to develop Elaine’s character in the manner he does?
WHY does McCauig describe the characters in the manner he does?
HOW does McCauig develop the characters in a way to elicit an emotional response from the reader?

6. Step 4: After Reading
Let’s Discuss! Now is your chance to ask any questions or add your ideas.
Show What You Know!
Choose one of the two writing prompts. These types of prompts will show me that you truly understand what you read and can apply it to you own writing and thinking.