Beginning Synthesis Figurative Language Outlining DO NOW Answer

Beginning Synthesis Figurative Language, Outlining

DO NOW Answer Question 1 on Page 53

Vocabulary (definitions on p. 53) Symbol Imagery Figurative Language An object that represents itself and something else Words that create a picture in your mind Imaginative words and phrases not meant to be taken literally (like similes, metaphors or personification) Copy the definitions into your notebook

Quilt predictions (in your Journal) What could a quilt SYMBOLIZE? Using IMAGERY, describe a quilt. Add in FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE to extend this description. Create a simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole.

Metacognitive Markers: SAY S OMET Reading “My Mother Pieced Quilts” pp. 54 -55 Marking the text with: ? if you do not understand a word or phrase ! if you think something is important * if you find something interesting to talk about ______ focus elements in the text Today’s focus: (bookmarks) symbols, imagery, and figurative language HING

SIFT Textual Details Analysis or Interpretation Symbol Imagery Figurative Language Tone/Theme Because the Tone is ______, then the Theme is _______

EXIT SLIP (In journal) 1. How do parents influence our perspectives of our culture? Get Handout for homework on next slide…

Homework Extend your paragraph answering the exit slip question, now using evidence from “My Mother Pieces Quilts” 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. TAG and Subject Statement Explain what you mean Give a quote from the text Explain it. Give another piece of evidence from the text Explain it. Sell me on why that evidence proves the subject

Do Now: Writer’s Journal Imagine a Cultural Anthropologist is visiting your house. Describe an object that he/she might think gives insights into your families culture. What insights about your family life would he/she get?

Group Close Reading Everyday Use Pp. 58 -65 Assign Roles (these will be switching every 5 minutes) Reader You will read aloud Figurative Language Finder You will underline for symbols, imagery and other figurative language Important Evidence Finder You will put a ! for evidence of cultural influence Facilitator You will stop the group at the end of each page, and ask the KID questions in the sidebar. Write down group answers.

SIFT Textual Details Analysis or Interpretation Symbol Imagery Figurative Language Tone/Theme Because the Tone is ______, then the Theme is _______

Comparing Two Texts Using the VENN Diagram- (p 67), compare and contrast the QUILT as a SYMBOL in “My Mother Pieced Quilts” and “Everyday Use”

Counterclaims Alternative claims from the original claims in an essay. Must be different or opposing Must be able to cite evidence from the story Opposing: (Claim) Mama knows the right way to use the quilts Vs. (Counterclaim) Dee knows the right way to use the quilts Different: (Claim) Dee sees her family’s things as a representation of heritage. Vs. (Counterclaim) Dee sees her family’s lifestyle as embarrassing or beneath her.

Homework Complete the organizer using evidence from “Everyday Use” and “My Mother Pieced Quilts” 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. TAG and Subject Statement Explain what you mean Give a quote from the text Explain it. Give another piece of evidence from the text Explain it. Sell me on why that evidence proves the subject

Do Now: In your textbook Answer question 1 on page 69

“Two Ways to Belong in America” With your new group Reader Listener Responder- SAY SOMETHING Complete the entire essay switching roles every 2 paragraphs or so. Complete the KID Questions Complete Question 5, page 72, and question 6 on page 73

Homework Read the Timed Writing Prompt and be prepared to write during the next class You may use the handout to take notes and prepareand use it during the timed write

Synthesis To combine ideas from different sources to support a new idea.

Do Now: Brainstorm ways to Synthesize: (combining parts into a whole)

Working with your partners: Share your answers to the Do Now. 1. Pick the best one. 1. Write a thesis statement: 2. 1. 2. 3. Use words from the question Provide a short answer Turn it into one complete sentence ex. Question: How does symbol support theme? Thesis: Symbols support an author’s theme by offering an image of the feelings the author has about a subject.

Gather Evidence Look at the other stories you have read in this quarter (not the quilt stories). 1. 2. Pick at least two that would provide support to your thesis. 3. Come up with some reasons (claims) for your thesis answer. 4. Pick out at least two quotes or examples from these texts that support your thesis and your claims (reasons).

Create an Outline I. Introduction with Thesis II. Claim 1 or Text 1 II. Similarities between the texts III. Claim 2 or Text 2 IV. Claim 3 or Text 3? III. Differences between the texts V. Conclusion