English IV

1. English IV August 11, 2014

2. Bell-Ringer Do you consider yourself an active or a passive reader? Explain.

3. Today’s Learning Target I can use context clues to determine initial meaning for a word or phrase and verify by using a dictionary.

4. Vocabulary Vocabulary List – go over List 1 Use the words on the list as possible throughout the year, in bell-ringer responses, essays, and informal class writings. Quiz dates are on vocabulary list.

5. Guided Notes Use the Guided Notes handout to take notes over Active Reading Strategies.

6. Active Reading Strategies • Passive Readers • Read quickly • Read straight through • May or may not reread a passage • Skim • Active Readers • Not smarter than passive readers • Understand texts must be read differently • Realize there are strategies for understanding

7. Active Reading Strategies Pre-Reading Annotating Identifying Patterns Reading Visual Texts Summarizing Reading with a Critical Eye

8. Pre-Reading • Gathering information about the text before you read • Sources: • Chapter introductions • Chapter summaries • Footnotes • Study questions • Skimming

9. Pre-Reading • Questions to ask: • Author • Original Purpose • Cultural Influences on Author

10. Annotating • No perfect strategy – find what works for you. • Dictionary – look up words you can’t define by using context clues • Pen/Pencil/Highlighter – • Take notes • Write on text if your personal copy • Use post-it notes if not your personal copy

11. Annotating • Types of annotations: • Vocabulary – words you don’t understand • Thesis Statement / Key Points • Personal insights • Reaction to author or text

12. Annotating – Text Coding Symbols R – This reminds me of … (Include a note of what it reminds you of.) [This notation is to signify the connection to background knowledge or experiences.] V – I can picture this … [This notation is to signify visualizing and creating mental images.] E – This makes me feel … (Include a brief – word or two – description of how it makes you feel.) [This notation is to signify an emotional response to a text.] Q – I wonder … (Include what you wonder, or what your question is.) [This notation is to signify a question that occurred during reading.]

13. Annotating – Text Coding Symbols I – I figured out that … (Include what you figured out.) [This notation is to signify an inference, such as a prediction or an interpretation.] ? – I don’t understand this … [This notation is to signify a segment that is confusing or doesn’t make sense.] ! – This in interesting … [This notation is to signify something that particularly intrigues you.]

14. Identifying Patterns Chronological order Spatial order Classification Claim/support Problem/solution Statement/response Cause/effect Narrative Comparison/contrast

15. Reading Visual Texts Types of texts: written texts, oral narratives, music, paintings, photographs, films, cartoons, etc. Look for: symbolism, irony, metaphor, ethos, pathos, logos, composition, overall impression

16. Summarizing Use your own words. Be brief, clear, concise. Be true to original intent. Don’t evaluate. Include author’s major points. List important items of support.

17. Reading with a Critical Eye Be objective. Know your own perspective. Question the author’s perspective. Determine how the author’s argument works. Evaluate the author’s support for the claim. Determine any underlying assumptions.

18. Homework • Read and annotate the essay “Simplicity” by tomorrow. • Minimum five annotations • One vocabulary related • One response to the text • Identification of pattern • Two student choice