Remember that good readers:
•Good readers are alert to the signposts that authors provide.
•When they see those signposts in their reading, they STOP, take NOTICE, and make a NOTE.
•Because of this, they understand what they read better, AND…
•…they understand and appreciate the author’s craft as a writer.
Signpost #1: Contrasts and Contradictions
As we discussed, there are three things that we can look for when it comes to this signpost.
1. When a character says or does something that’s the opposite of what he has been saying or doing all along.
2. When there is a sharp contrast between what we expect and what we observe.
3. When the character experiences something in contrast with what he or she expects.
When we notice one of these, we have to ask ourselves
Why is the character doing that? or Why do they feel this way?
When authors show you a character acting in a way that contrasts with how you would expect someone to act or that contradicts how that character has been acting, you know the author is showing you something important about the character.
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Here's a video that will help you understand a little better!
•Good readers are alert to the signposts that authors provide.
•When they see those signposts in their reading, they STOP, take NOTICE, and make a NOTE.
•Because of this, they understand what they read better, AND…
•…they understand and appreciate the author’s craft as a writer.
Signpost #1: Contrasts and Contradictions
As we discussed, there are three things that we can look for when it comes to this signpost.
1. When a character says or does something that’s the opposite of what he has been saying or doing all along.
2. When there is a sharp contrast between what we expect and what we observe.
3. When the character experiences something in contrast with what he or she expects.
When we notice one of these, we have to ask ourselves
Why is the character doing that? or Why do they feel this way?
When authors show you a character acting in a way that contrasts with how you would expect someone to act or that contradicts how that character has been acting, you know the author is showing you something important about the character.
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Here's a video that will help you understand a little better!
Continuing our Practice... After you have watched the video and reviewed your notes, finish reading "The All American Slurp" by Lensey Namioka. As you read, remember to: - Mark "CC" on your story next to each Contrast/Contradiction signpost you find - Note your findings and answer to the EQ in your notebook We will be discussing your signpost findings in small groups, so be ready! If you would like to listen to the story, click the video below and find the audio version of the story. Make sure to PAUSE it when you Notice and Note. Since you have already started the story for homework: 7th Grade- Begin at 11:52 6th Grade- Begin at 8:42 | |