How to use parenthetical citations:
“In the afternoon shadow of a large teepee . . .
sat a warrior father with crossed shins” (Zitkala-Sa 1-2).
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Formative Assessment
My novel is ______________________________________________
Name __________________________________________________
Alpha number__________________________
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http://teacher.scholastic.com/writeit/cavalcade
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Reading Log Week 2.2
Thesis/Main Idea
As you should remember from the 1st quarter, the main idea in fiction
is the most important or central focus of a paragraph or larger section of text, which tells the reader
what the story is about. The main idea will leave out the tiny details and include only the major
points. Sometimes the main idea is clearly stated in words, other times it is implied or merely hinted
at.
In expository (non-fiction) text, the main idea is called the THESIS. It’s the same thing. The thesis
should state the author’s claim or intent.
For example: Which of the following statements in an article about school uniforms is the thesis?
“Many students pay more attention to what they are wearing than what they are learning. School uniforms are
a good solution to this problem. Students who wear uniforms do better in school than those who don’t. That’s
because they can focus on schoolwork rather than on their clothes.”
Works Cited
7th Reading STAAR Ready Test Practice Curriculum Associates
1. State either the thesis (if currently reading nonfiction) or the main idea (if currently reading
fiction) in your current chapter. 2. Write the direct quotation from your novel that states or
supports the thesis or main idea. Use quotation marks and write a page number around your
quotation. See an example in the header. 3. In your own words, explain how the chosen
quote helps to support the thesis or main idea.
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How to use parenthetical citations:
“In the afternoon shadow of a large teepee . . .
sat a warrior father with crossed shins” (Zitkala-Sa 1-2).
Check minus
Check
Check PLUS
Formative Assessment
Week 2.2: Summary
Write a summary of what you read this week. Your summary should include the 5 W’s (who,
what, when, where, why, how). Include at least one direct quote from your text (with
quotation marks and a page number) that best represents your understanding of what you
read this week:
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