1. The Southpaw by Judith Viorst
Thursdat, January 12, 2017

2. Do Now
The author most likely wrote “Explorer of the Extreme Deep” to RI.6.6
persuade children to study science and engineering.
describe the conditions at the bottom of the ocean.
communicate a personal fascination with the ocean.
inform readers about a promising scientific project.

3. Daily Report Date Agenda Do Now Daily Report Do Now Review
January 12, 2017
Agenda
Do Now
Daily Report
Do Now Review
Theme Analysis
Closure
Homework
2 Read Theory quizzes 85%+
Objective
Scholars will provide a description of how the theme is conveyed through particular details.
Standard
RL6.1, RL6.2 3

4. Do Now Review:
The author most likely wrote “Explorer of the Extreme Deep” to RI.6.6
persuade children to study science and engineering.
describe the conditions at the bottom of the ocean.
communicate a personal fascination with the ocean.
inform readers about a promising scientific project.

5. Moving On…
S L A N T

6. Theme Analysis
Write an analysis of a theme and how that theme is conveyed through specific details.
You will be writing an analysis of a theme in “The World’s Fastest Human,” but first you are going to study a model analysis of a theme in “The Southpaw.”
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. Short Written Analysis of a Theme in “The Southpaw.”
Read the model a second time with your elbow partner to consider the organization and style.
How is the model organized?
• How does the writer introduce and conclude the essay?
• What do you notice about the writer’s style?
Share Out

8. Closure
Quick Write:
Based on the model and our discussion, what are the characteristics of an effective written analysis of a theme?