Learning Intentions - Today, we will address these ACT College Readiness Standards in Reading: 1.Text Structure 2.Relationships 3.Text Structure 4.Close Reading Success Criteria – I am successful if I… 1.Identify the function of a certain paragraph. 2.Understand relationships of characters in the passage. 3.Identify the function of a certain paragraph. 4.Pay close attention to details as you read. 11 th Grade Reading CPW

11 th Grade Directions 4 Minutes of Careful Reading There will be 4 questions this week. You will have 1 minute to work on each question individually. You will have 1 minute to work on each question as a group.

1. What is the function of paragraph #2? A.Introduction B.Background Information C.Supporting an argument D.Conclusion

#2 According to paragraphs 4 and 5, who has experienced permanent personal loss as a result of this violence? A.Taylonn and Arnita B.Arnita and Derrick C.Derrick and Taylonn D.Arnita and Tyshawn

#3 What is the function of paragraph #7? A.Introduction B.Background Information C.Supporting an argument D.Conclusion

#4 How have Taylonn and Arnita been able to work together despite of this personal tragedy? A.Taylonn is trying to stay positive. B.Arnita understands what Taylonn is going through. C.Tayshana doesn’t sugarcoat anything. D.Arnita admits that her son was wrong.

CPW 11 th Grade Reading OK, repeat the questions with your squad members. Discuss and argue with your group members about what the correct answers are. 60 seconds per question during Group Work. After Group Work is complete, trade answer sheets and launch the Answer Video.Answer Video