1. WMD’s
Analyze the relationship between a writer, the target audience, and the writer’s purpose informs a writer’s choices.

2. Examine these photos of Chuck Liddell & consider the article’s title and the photos.
Write down several sentences describing Liddell’s physical appearance that you might include if you were the writer.

3. As you read…
Notice if O’Connor’s (the writer) choices support your
Inferences about Liddell and the articles TONE.
Consider these questions:
How does O’Connor label Liddell?
How does he capture his voice?
What is the significant event in Liddell’s life?

4. As you read, annotate and answer the questions on the
side, in the “My Notes” section.
After reading:
Read and highlight under “Introducing the Strategy: SOAPSTone.
Exit ticket:
Complete the SOAPSTone graphic organizer.