1. The Southpaw by Judith Viorst
Tuesday, January 10, 2017

2. Do Now In Paragraph 5, the author’s main point is that RI.6.2
neither Alvin nor the new HOV can dive to the deepest part of the ocean.
the Challenger Deep is located in the South Pacific.
Mount Everest is the highest point on land.
the new HOV will enable crew members to explore most of the ocean floor.

3. Daily Report Date Agenda Do Now Daily Report Do Now Review
January 10, 2017
Agenda
Do Now
Daily Report
Do Now Review
The Southpaw
Theme Statement
Theme Revisions
Interpretations
Closure
Homework
2 Read Theory quizzes 85%+
Objective
Scholars will analyze how themes are conveyed and how a note(s) contributes to the development of the theme in The Southpaw.
Standard
RL6.1, RL6.2 3

4. Do Now Review: In Paragraph 5, the author’s main point is that RI.6.2
neither Alvin nor the new HOV can dive to the deepest part of the ocean.
the Challenger Deep is located in the South Pacific.
Mount Everest is the highest point on land.
the new HOV will enable crew members to explore most of the ocean floor.

5. Moving On…
S L A N T

6. Themes We will continue Theme work from yesterday.
You will share theme statements and T-charts with the whole group.
Explain your work:
Is the evidence relevant? If not, what other evidence might be used?
Is there enough textual evidence? If not, what additional evidence might be used?
Is the evidence clearly explained? If not, what more can be said to explain how the moments convey the theme?
After each pair shares, I will ask the whole group:
• Does the textual evidence provided support the identified theme? (i.e., Is the evidence relevant?) If not, what other evidence might be used?
• Is there enough textual evidence to support the identified theme? (i.e., Is the evidence adequate?) If not, what additional evidence might be used?
• Is the evidence clearly explained? If not, what more can be said to explain how the moments convey the theme?

7. Theme Revisions
Revise your theme with your partner after answering these questions:
• Does the textual evidence provided support the identified theme? (i.e., Is the evidence relevant?) If not, what other evidence might be used?
• Is there enough textual evidence to support the identified theme? (i.e., Is the evidence adequate?) If not, what additional evidence might be used?
• Is the evidence clearly explained? If not, what more can be said to explain how the moments convey the theme?

8. Moving On…
S L A N T

9. Interpretation Model
I will review the notes between Janet and Richard and generating one or two observations about the form in which this text is written.
General observations:
Each note begins with a salutation and
Viorst creates a distinct identity for Janet (e.g., Janet: repetition of note that states, “I pitch.”).

10. Interpretation
Craft the next three or four notes between Richard and Janet.

11. Closure
Submit extended notes.