Journal Entry
After reading chapter 7…
 In chapter 7, Jem gains knowledge about the cruelty
of the world. With this knowledge, Jem loses
innocence and begins his journey towards
adolescence. Write about a time when you
experienced this same lesson.
Read “On Turning Ten”
 Read the poem individually annotating as you read.
 On the back of your handout, make an L1 – L2 chart
remembering that CONCRETE evidence is L1 and your
ASSOCIATIONS are L2.
 With an elbow partner, compare your results and
discuss any repetition or images that lead to theme.
 Read the poem one more time.
Analysis paragraph:
 In some works of literature, childhood and
adolescence are portrayed as times graced by
innocence and a sense of wonderment. In other
works they are depicted as times of tribulation and
terror. Focusing on the poem, explain how its
representation of childhood or adolescence shapes
the meaning of the work as a whole.
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