Beginning Synthesis
Figurative Language, Outlining
DO NOW
Answer Question 1 on Page 53
Vocabulary
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Symbol
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An object that represents
itself and something else
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Imagery
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Words that create a
picture in your mind
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Figurative Language
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Imaginative words and
phrases not meant to be
taken literally (like similes,
metaphors or
personification)
Quilt predictions
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What could a quilt SYMBOLIZE?
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Using IMAGERY, describe a quilt.
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Add in FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE to extend this
description.
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Create a simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole.
Metacognitive Markers:
SAY SOMETHING
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Reading “My Mother Pieced Quilts” pp. 54-55
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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
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______ focus elements in the text
Today’s focus:
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symbols, imagery, and figurative language
SIFT
SIFT
Textual Details
Analysis or Interpretation
Symbol
Imagery
Figurative
Language
Tone/Theme
Because the Tone is ____________,
then the Theme is _____________
EXIT SLIP
1.
How do
parents
influence our
perspectives
of our
culture?
Homework
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Extend your paragraph answering the exit slip question,
now using evidence from “My Mother Pieces Quilts”
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
TAG and Subject Statement
Explain what you mean
Give a quote from the text
Explain it.
Give another piece of evidence from the text
Explain it.
Sell me on why that evidence proves the subject
Do Now: Writer’s Notebook
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?
Group Close Reading
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Everyday Use
Pp. 58-65
Assign Roles (these will be switching every 5 minutes)
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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.
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SIFT
SIFT
Textual Details
Analysis or Interpretation
Symbol
Imagery
Figurative
Language
Tone/Theme
Because the Tone is ____________,
then the Theme is _____________
EXIT SLIP
1.
How do
writers use
symbolism to
convey
theme?
Homework

Extend your paragraph answering the exit slip question,
using evidence from “Everyday Use”
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
TAG and Subject Statement
Explain what you mean
Give a quote from the text
Explain it.
Give another piece of evidence from the text
Explain it.
Sell me on why that evidence proves the subject
Do Now: Prepare for Socratic
Circle
Re-read “Everyday Use” from “After Dinner” on pg.
63 to the end of pg. 64.
Use the graphic organizer to record evidence of the
different ways Mama and Dee look at the quilts.
Socratic Circles
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Discussion Format
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Inner Circle
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Outer Circle
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Discusses the over-arching question
Listens, and takes notes on the discussion
Debriefs after the discussion
Circles switch places for round two.
Socratic Circle
Round One
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Who do you think
knew the right way to
use the quilts?
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Be sure to begin by
summarizing the way
the quilts were going to
be used by each
character.
Round Two
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Does Dee Respect or
Revile her culture?
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Be sure to use evidence
from the story to support
your opinion.
Counterclaims
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Alternative claims from the original claims in an essay.
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Must be different or opposing
Must be able to cite evidence from the story
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Opposing:
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Mama knows the right way to use the quilts
Vs.
Dee knows the right way to use the quilts
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Different:
Dee sees her family’s things as a representation of her heritage.
Vs.
Dee sees her family’s lifestyle as embarrassing or beneath her.
EXIT SLIP
1.
Finish these
counterclaims:
Dee is influenced
by….
Vs.
Dee is more
influenced by…
Do Now: Writer’s Notebook
How does culture influence perspective?
Synthesis
To combine ideas from different
sources to support a new idea.
Brainstorm ways to Synthesize:
Working with your partners:
Share your answers to the Do Now.
1.
Pick the best one.
1.
Write a thesis statement:
2.
1.
2.
3.
Use words from the question
Provide a short answer
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.
Gather Evidence
Look at the other stories you have
read in this quarter (not the quilt stories).
1.
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).
Create an Outline
I. Introduction with Thesis
I. Introduction with Thesis
II. Claim 1or Text 1
II. Similarities between the
texts
III. Claim 2 or Text 2
IV. Claim 3 or Text 3?
III. Differences between the
texts
V. Conclusion
V. Conclusion