1. Bellringer 10-2-13 Our 7 learning targets for this unit are as follows: determine/analyze central idea, citing textual evidence, word choice, text structures, text features. Our 7 learning targets for this unit are as follows: determine/analyze central idea, citing textual evidence, word choice, text structures, text features. List any that you don’t understand. List any that you don’t understand. Explain what you don’t understand about them. Explain what you don’t understand about them.

2. Learning Target #1/2 I can cite textual evidence to support what the text says explicitly and inferred. I can cite textual evidence to support what the text says explicitly and inferred.ECR Remember RUN and TARGET Test will ask you to read a passage and then answer questions based on the passage. There will be 2 parts!

3. Learning Target #3 I can determine two or more central ideas in a text. I can determine two or more central ideas in a text. When determining, ignore the details. Look for the ‘big idea.’ What does the author REALLY want you to know?

4. Learning Target #4 I can analyze the development of two or more central ideas in a text. I can analyze the development of two or more central ideas in a text. Pay attention to details. Central Idea is created using supporting details. Objective Summary

5. Learning Target #5 I can analyze the structure an author uses to organize a text. I can analyze the structure an author uses to organize a text. The ‘bones’ of the text. Compare/Contrast Statement/Support Statement/Support Problem/Solution Problem/Solution Chronological Order Chronological Order Cause/Effect Cause/Effect What was the author REALLY talking about.

6. Learning Target #6 I can determine the meaning of words and phrases, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings. I can determine the meaning of words and phrases, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings. Prefixes, Suffixes and Root Words Context Clues (definition, synonyms, anonyms). Connote/Denote

7. Learning Target #7 I can analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone. I can analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.ConnotationsDenotations