1. Beginning Synthesis Figurative Language, Outlining

2. DO NOW Answer Question 1 on Page 53

3. Vocabulary (definitions on p. 53)  Symbol  Imagery  Figurative Language  An object that represents itself and something else  Words that create a picture in your mind  Imaginative words and phrases not meant to be taken literally (like similes, metaphors or personification) Copy the definitions into your notebook

4. Quilt predictions (in your Journal)  What could a quilt SYMBOLIZE?  Using IMAGERY, describe a quilt.  Add in FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE to extend this description.  Create a simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole.

5. Metacognitive Markers:  Reading “My Mother Pieced Quilts” pp. 54-55  Marking the text with:  ? if you do not understand a word or phrase  ! if you think something is important  * if you find something interesting to talk about  ______ focus elements in the text  Today’s focus: (bookmarks)  symbols, imagery, and figurative language SAY SOMETHING

6. SIFT Textual DetailsAnalysis or Interpretation Symbol Imagery Figurative Language Tone/ThemeBecause the Tone is ____________, then the Theme is _____________

7. EXIT SLIP (In journal) 1. How do parents influence our perspectives of our culture? Get Handout for homework on next slide…

8. Homework  Extend your paragraph answering the exit slip question, now using evidence from “My Mother Pieces Quilts” 1. TAG and Subject Statement 2. Explain what you mean 3. Give a quote from the text 4. Explain it. 5. Give another piece of evidence from the text 6. Explain it. 7. Sell me on why that evidence proves the subject

9. Do Now: Writer’s Journal Imagine a Cultural Anthropologist is visiting your house. Describe an object that he/she might think gives insights into your families culture. What insights about your family life would he/she get?

10. Group Close Reading  Assign Roles (these will be switching every 5 minutes)  Reader  You will read aloud  Figurative Language Finder  You will underline for symbols, imagery and other figurative language  Important Evidence Finder  You will put a ! for evidence of cultural influence  Facilitator  You will stop the group at the end of each page, and ask the KID questions in the sidebar. Write down group answers. Everyday Use Pp. 58-65

11. SIFT Textual DetailsAnalysis or Interpretation Symbol Imagery Figurative Language Tone/ThemeBecause the Tone is ____________, then the Theme is _____________

12. Comparing Two Texts  Using the VENN Diagram- (p 67), compare and contrast the QUILT as a SYMBOL in “My Mother Pieced Quilts” and “Everyday Use”

13. Counterclaims  Alternative claims from the original claims in an essay.  Must be different or opposing  Must be able to cite evidence from the story  Opposing: (Claim) Mama knows the right way to use the quilts Vs. (Counterclaim) Dee knows the right way to use the quilts  Different: (Claim) Dee sees her family’s things as a representation of her heritage. Vs. (Counterclaim) Dee sees her family’s lifestyle as embarrassing or beneath her.

14. Homework  Complete the organizer using evidence from “Everyday Use” and “My Mother Pieced Quilts” 1. TAG and Subject Statement 2. Explain what you mean 3. Give a quote from the text 4. Explain it. 5. Give another piece of evidence from the text 6. Explain it. 7. Sell me on why that evidence proves the subject

15. Do Now: In your textbook Answer question 1 on page 69

16. “Two Ways to Belong in America”  With your new group-  Reader  Listener  Responder- SAY SOMETHING  Complete the entire essay switching roles every 2 paragraphs or so.  Complete the KID Questions  Complete Question 5, page 72, and question 6 on page 73

17. Homework  Read the Timed Writing Prompt and be prepared to write during the next class  You may use the handout to take notes and prepare- and use it during the timed write

18. Synthesis To combine ideas from different sources to support a new idea.

19. Do Now: Brainstorm ways to Synthesize: (combining parts into a whole)

20. Working with your partners: 1. Share your answers to the Do Now. 1. Pick the best one. 2. Write a thesis statement: 1. Use words from the question 2. Provide a short answer 3. Turn it into one complete sentence ex. Question: How does symbol support theme? Thesis: Symbols support an author’s theme by offering an image of the feelings the author has about a subject.

21. Gather Evidence 1. Look at the other stories you have read in this quarter (not the quilt stories). 2. Pick at least two that would provide support to your thesis. 3. Come up with some reasons (claims) for your thesis answer. 4. Pick out at least two quotes or examples from these texts that support your thesis and your claims (reasons).

22. Create an Outline I. Introduction with Thesis II. Claim 1or Text 1 III. Claim 2 or Text 2 IV. Claim 3 or Text 3? V. Conclusion I. Introduction with Thesis II. Similarities between the texts III. Differences between the texts V. Conclusion