Learning Intentions - Today, we will address these ACT College Readiness Standards in Reading: 1.Main Ideas and Author’s Intent 2.Supporting Details 3.Meanings of Words and Phrases 4.Generalizations and Conclusions Success Criteria – I am successful if I… 1.Identify what the author is trying to do. 2.Identify an important detail. 3.Use context clues to define a word or phrase. 4.Identify an important generalization. 9 th Grade Reading CPW

9 th Grade Directions ONLY read paragraphs #1 – 5 !!! – 5 Minutes of Careful Reading – Read the rest of the story later for fun. There will be 4 questions this week. You will have 2 minutes to work on each question individually. You will have 1 minute to work on each question as a group.

#1 What is NOT the author’s goal with paragraph #3? A. Describe the scene to the reader. B.Introduce the character who is currently in the same room with Trysdale. C. Explaining the reason Trysdale is upset. D.Give clues about what happened to Trysdale earlier.

#2 In paragraph #4, what detail does Trysdale remember most clearly from the wedding? A. His gloves B.The flowers C.The voices of the people in the crowd D.The rustle of crisp garments E.The voice of the minister

#3 In paragraph #2, what is the closest synonym for the word “tentacular”? A.Arms B.Wings C.Hands D.Fingers

#4 What did we NOT learn about Trysdale in paragraph #5? A.The reason he is unhappy B.He is angry with himself C.The reason why the woman did not marry him D.The woman he loves was better than him

CPW 9 th Grade Reading OK, repeat the questions with your squad members. Discuss and argue with your group members about what the correct answers are. 1 minute per question for Squad Mode. After Squad Mode is complete trade answer sheets and launch the Answer Video.Answer Video