Beginning Synthesis

Figurative Language, Outlining

DO NOWAnswer 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: 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

SAY SOMETHING

SIFTSIFT 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. TAG and Subject Statement2. Explain what you mean3. Give a quote from the text4. Explain it.5. Give another piece of evidence from the text6. Explain it.7. 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 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.

Everyday UsePp. 58-65

SIFTSIFT 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 quiltsVs.

(Counterclaim) Dee knows the right way to use the quilts

Different:(Claim) Dee sees her family’s things as a representation of her 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. TAG and Subject Statement2. Explain what you mean3. Give a quote from the text4. Explain it.5. Give another piece of evidence from the text6. Explain it.7. 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

prepare- and use it during the timed write

SynthesisTo 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:1. Share your answers to the Do Now.

1. Pick the best one.

2. Write a thesis statement:1. Use words from the question2. Provide a short answer3. 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 Evidence1. Look at the other stories you have read in this quarter (not the quilt stories).

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 OutlineI. Introduction with

Thesis

II. Claim 1or Text 1

III. Claim 2 or Text 2

IV. Claim 3 or Text 3?

V. Conclusion

I. Introduction with Thesis

II. Similarities between the texts

III. Differences between the texts

V. Conclusion