1. CONTEXT and COMMENTARY
Yitzchak is nice.
CONTEXT and COMMENTARY
Setting Up and Connecting Your Textual Evidence

2. Yitzchak says, “Little is what I have heard, but what you have here is no little girl. She is a young lady…And you are feeling better? I see good color in your cheeks” (Yolen 37).
WHAT IS THE CONTEXT?
Yitzchak walked in and drank coffee. He brought a gift for Shmuel. OR
Yitzchak came early with his kids to see if they needed help.
Are these examples just events, or do they set up the quotation?

3. Yitzchak says, “Little is what I have heard, but what you have here is no little girl. She is a young lady…And you are feeling better? I see good color in your cheeks” (Yolen 37).
WHAT IS THE CONTEXT?
In Chapter 5, Yitzchak is introduced. He arrives early with his children to see if he can help them prepare for the wedding day. Shmuel brings Yitzchak over to meet his niece, Chaya, for the first time, asking if Yitzchak had met his little niece.
Now this is better context!

4. Provide the “Big Picture” analysis.
Yitzchak says, “Little is what I have heard, but what you have here is no little girl. She is a young lady…And you are feeling better? I see good color in your cheeks” (Yolen 37).
WHAT IS THE COMMENTARY (NICE)
This shows Yitzchak is nice because he’s being caring and respectful. He must be a kind person to say that. In this way, he is being considerate.
Does this commentary really make connections explaining how the quote shows Yitzchak is nice?
Provide the “Big Picture” analysis.

5. WHAT IS THE COMMENTARY (NICE)
Yitzchak says, “Little is what I have heard, but what you have here is no little girl. She is a young lady…And you are feeling better? I see good color in your cheeks” (Yolen 37).
WHAT IS THE COMMENTARY (NICE)
Chaya’s parents have died, and she has been sick. Now she finds herself living with her aunt and uncle in a completely different place. This must be difficult for her. The way Yitzchak greet her might make her feel more comfortable. Kids like to feel grown up, and his comment compliments Chaya in that way and also compliments her appearance. This is a nice introduction because it shows Yitzchak has thought about Chaya’s situation, and he is helping her feel more at ease.

6. This shows Yitzchak is nice because he’s being caring and respectful
This shows Yitzchak is nice because he’s being caring and respectful. He must be a kind person to say that. In this way, he is being considerate.
Chaya’s parents have died, and she has been sick. Now she finds herself living with her aunt and uncle in a completely different place. This must be difficult for her. The way Yitzchak greet her might make her feel more comfortable. Kids like to feel grown up, and his comment compliments Chaya in that way and also compliments her appearance. This is a nice introduction because it shows Yitzchak has thought about Chaya’s situation, and he is helping her feel more at ease.

7. Yitzchak is nice. In Chapter 5, Yitzchak is introduced
Yitzchak is nice. In Chapter 5, Yitzchak is introduced. He arrives early with his children to see if he can help them prepare for the wedding day. Shmuel brings Yitzchak over to meet his niece, Chaya, for the first time, asking if Yitzchak had met his little niece. Yitzchak says, “Little is what I have heard, but what you have here is no little girl. She is a young lady…And you are feeling better? I see good color in your cheeks” (Yolen 37). Chaya’s parents have died, and she has been sick. Now she finds herself living with her aunt and uncle in a completely different place. This must be difficult for her. The way Yitzchak greet her might make her feel more comfortable. Kids like to feel grown up, and his comment compliments Chaya in that way and also compliments her appearance. This is a nice introduction because it shows Yitzchak has thought about Chaya’s situation, and he is helping her feel more at ease.

8. Yitzchak says, “That is why I came early, Gitl, so that I might help
Yitzchak says, “That is why I came early, Gitl, so that I might help. My children too” (Yolen 39).
WHAT IS THE CONTEXT?
Shmuel has just talked about what happens on a wedding night. Hannah says she knows about wedding nights, and Gitl gets upset.
Is this example just an event, or does it set up the quotation?

9. Yitzchak says, “That is why I came early, Gitl, so that I might help
Yitzchak says, “That is why I came early, Gitl, so that I might help. My children too” (Yolen 39).
WHAT IS THE CONTEXT?
In Chapter 5, Yitzchak is introduced. He arrives early with his children. As the adults talk, Gitl mentions she needs to clean the entire house before the wedding. She seems anxious about getting this done well. She mentions they have to leave soon.
Now this is better context!

10. WHAT IS THE COMMENTARY (NICE)
Yitzchak says, “That is why I came early, Gitl, so that I might help. My children too” (Yolen 39).
WHAT IS THE COMMENTARY (NICE)
That was nice of Yitzchak to offer help. He brought his children too. That’s why he came early. Yitzchak is kind.
Does this commentary really make connections explaining how the quote shows Yitzchak is nice?

11. WHAT IS THE COMMENTARY (NICE)
Yitzchak says, “That is why I came early, Gitl, so that I might help. My children too” (Yolen 39).
WHAT IS THE COMMENTARY (NICE)
Wedding days are hectic times. Everyone wants to look his best, and there is a lot of preparation that goes into making the day special. There is also plenty of stress. Gitl seems to feel that stress. Gitl seems a bit anxious about getting her house clean. Yitzchak has a calming personality, and he offers to help tend to the animals. He also says, “We are sorry if we disturbed you” (40). This is a nice way of showing Yitzchak is thinking about his friends’ situation. Yolen helps us understand Yitzchak by revealing his selfless actions.

12. That was nice of Yitzchak to offer help. He brought his children too
That was nice of Yitzchak to offer help. He brought his children too. That’s why he came early. Yitzchak is kind.
Wedding days are hectic times. Everyone wants to look his best, and there is a lot of preparation that goes into making the day special. There is also plenty of stress. Gitl seems to feel that stress. Gitl seems a bit anxious about getting her house clean. Perhaps understanding this, Yitzchak brings his children to early. He has a calming personality, and he offers to help tend to the animals. He also says, “We are sorry if we disturbed you” (40). This is a nice way of showing Yitzchak is thinking about his friends’ situation. Yolen helps us understand Yitzchak by revealing his selfless actions.

13. Yitzchak is nice. In Chapter 5, Yitzchak is introduced
Yitzchak is nice. In Chapter 5, Yitzchak is introduced. He arrives early with his children. As the adults talk, Gitl mentions she needs to clean the entire house before the wedding. She seems anxious about getting this done well. She mentions they have to leave soon. Yitzchak says, “That is why I came early, Gitl, so that I might help. My children too” (Yolen 39). Wedding days are hectic times. Everyone wants to look his best, and there is a lot of preparation that goes into making the day special. There is also plenty of stress. Gitl seems to feel that stress. Gitl seems a bit anxious about getting her house clean. Yitzchak has a calming personality, and he offers to help tend to the animals. He also says, “We are sorry if we disturbed you” (40). This is a nice way of showing Yitzchak is thinking about his friends’ situation. Yolen helps us understand Yitzchak by revealing his selfless actions.

14. Lets do it again!
YES