Logical guess based on text clues and your own knowledge and experience, in order to identify a poem’s speaker.
Understand what is stated but implied in the text.
Make conclusions that are not stated but are based on information found in the text.
Make judgments about characters, events, theme and plot that have not been explicitly stated.
Think about the deeper meanings of text.
Recognize symbolism and use it to interpret the text.
Develop theories that explain characters motives or events
Develop empathy for characters
Use background knowledge and information from the text to form theories about the significance of events.
Theme:
A theme is a message about life or human nature that a writer shares with readers. It is usually developed over the course of a poem, rather than stated directly at the beginning or end. Sometimes the lesson a speaker or character leans is a sufficient clue to help readers determine theme.
Other elements to help determine theme:
The poems title
Important statements the speaker takes
Images and details that stand out
Repeated words and phrases
With a partner or you may work by yourself-
Write three inferences you can make about each poem.
Write three possible themes about both poems
Write these directly on the paper with the poems
Periods 1-4 and 7
Bell work:
Obtain your IA Notebook
Title page 22 BIRTHDAYS
Fold page down the middle (lengthwise) and make a line down the middle. Then draw a line across the middle and again diving page into eight parts. (See sample)
Homework:
Check to be sure you shared with me under the name of Birthday!
Late notebook, late Plain Polly or Boring Bob
Late Birthday PP (NOT 5th period)
Classwork:
In each box record classmate’s name and DOB
In the corresponding box document (in just a few words) historical event, facts, figures, that relate to history in some way. Do not record the social aspects unless you choose to.
