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"Coffee, Snacks, Worms"page of Crossroads
Prereading schema theory/prior knowledge of vocabulary
Reading Strategies practice what you've learned
Analytical Features Plot Graphs theme statements
Text Features italics and narrative frame
Vocabulary atmosphere and mood
Use as a reading reflection evaluation.
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Prereading schema theory/prior knowledge of vocabulary
87 remorselesslywitheringlyclambered
88 garish
89 scruffy
90 poised belligerently
91 sheepish
92 dishevelleddisreputable
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Think about how you read.What reading processes work for you naturally? Which ones will you use if prompted? How well do they work for you?
Process take notes after during/after each section indicate what you notice about your reading process
Reading Strategies predict anticipate ask questions reread for clarity inferring (for vocabulary) summarize (in your head or on paper) make a chart of information diagram/organizer visualize
At the end of your notes, write about your strengths and weaknesses as a reader.Note one thing that you'd like to work on as a reader and the reason why.You will be marked on knowledge of self and reading strategies and depth of thought on topic.
Sections1. pg 872. pg 883. pg 89 to end of conversation with mom4. pg 89 "There were only two..." to end of italics5. pg 89 90 "...eaten in two days"6. pg 90 "Well, that's ..." to end of page7. pg 91 to ".. feel uncomfortable."8. pg 91 "Have you ever..." to 92 "Yeah. I guess I might."9. pg 91 "He pulled himself..." to end
You will be handing in these notes.
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Class discussion is there anything about the story you'd like to talk about?
My photos Bridgeview Marina and Restaurant from Johnstown summer job
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How well do you understand text features and form?
1. What are the italics being used for in this story?
2. What is the purpose of the first part of the story?
3. How does the end of story link back to the beginning?
Vocabulary
Atmosphere
Mood
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Find character traits and proof from the story for either Kate and the Boy. Turn the information you find into a paragraph. The format should look like this.
In the story "Coffee, Snacks, Worms", Kate is __________ and __________ etc. When Kate does ..... it shows that she is ____________. Continue on with your next bits of proof and link to the trait.Your last sentence should wrap up the paragraph provide a final thought. It should take about eight sentences to get this done thoroughly.
Character Traits turning them into a paragraph answer. This will lead to a character sketch essay in future years.
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Plot Graph
Do a plot graph of one of the conflicts from the story. Either person versus person: Kate versus the Boy, or person versus self: Kate and her acceptance of her home.
Include:SettingExpositionCausative IncidentRising ActionClimaxFalling Action
Narrator (and proof)
A theme statement Tip: think about those we did for "Thank you, Ma'am".
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Comparison and Contrast
How are Kate and Mrs. Jones, and the boy and Roger similar and different?Think about character and actions.
Kate Mrs. Jones the Boy Roger
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If you were able to do all of these things without much trouble, then you are ready for your short story test.
Homework: look at the Vocabulary page on the wiki and go over the terms. Make a list if there are any you are unfamiliar with.