Nov. 9

November 9, 2016

E.Q:  Infer the true nature of the characters of ATTWN based on textual fact.

Determine how to identify theme.

Obj: I can infer the true nature of the characters in ATTWN.

I can determine how to identify theme. 

Starter: 

Each character has a secret that will be revealed later today. 

Infer what that characters secret may be based on the information you know. 

Vocabulary:

Lit Term: Main Idea

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition : the most important or central thought of a paragraph or larger section of text, which tells the reader what the text is about: 

Your Definition:

Activity: Use the word in a sentence.

Activity:

1.  Journal Entry Sharing

At your tables, take turns sharing your journal entries from yesterday.

Give each other feedback on the entries.

Compare and contrast your inferences.

2.  Identifying Theme

ReadWriteThink

Using the link above, take Cornell Notes on how to identify theme.

3.  Chunked Reading

And Then There Were None E-Book

With a partner, read through the following pages:

30-41

43-47

For each chapter you read identify the main idea.

Explain how you came to your conclusion in one sentence.

V

VI

VII

VIII

IX

X

XI

XII

I

Closure:

Infer what will happen next in the story.