“The Tomorrow Seeds”

BY UNKNOWN

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Text AnnotationDirections: Using the guidelines below, analyze the text by annotating.

WritingSummarize important/confusing sections of the textUnderline or place brackets around important informationAsk questions about the text in the marginsComment on the text, noting personal thoughts or literary elements (plot development, characterization, theme)

SymbolsIllustrate important ideas in the text.Circle unfamiliar vocabularyPlace an exclamation point next to exciting or interesting informationPlace a question mark next to confusing information

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Questioning: During ReadingCompose three substantial questions you have after analyzing the text. Consider beginning your question with the words why or how.

Examples:Why does Scrooge detest Christmas so passionately?How does Fred continue to love his uncle?Why does Scrooge absolutely refuse to assist the poor people?

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QuestioningDirections: Compose a substantial question similar to those we answer in class. Consider incorporating our common skills, such as theme and plot development for fiction and central idea and author’s purpose for nonfiction.

Examples

1. What is a possible theme of the play?

a. Money should be equally distributed.

b. It is never too late to start over.

c. Never underestimate your memories.

d. Time slows down for those who wait.

1. Why does the third spirit’s refusal to speak in lines 7-12 contribute to the development of the plot?a. It forces Scrooge to answer his own questions regarding the future.b. It reveals the third spirit’s intimidating character as its silence builds suspense.c. It compels Scrooge to repent of his greedy ways because he cannot stand the silence.d. It explains why Scrooge has been greedy for his entire life.

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Materials1. “The Tomorrow Seeds” text

2. “The Tomorrow Seeds” assessment

3. Spiral open to a blank space

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GIST SummaryAfter analyzing the text, compose a twenty word summary.

ExampleArrogant, wealthy officials insult the courage of women; however, a lion-hearted dame saves the party from a lethal, hissing cobra.

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Story Illustration Four Corners ActivityStep One: Based on your evidence, determine which portion of the text engages the reader

most effectively. Within thirty seconds, relocate to that section of the room.

Step Two: Within your new group, determine why you believe that portion of the text best engages readers.

Theme

Plot Development

Characterization

Point of View

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Literature Graphic Organizer Mini-JigsawStep 1: Within your group, complete the indicated sections of the chart:

Plot Development

Point of View

GIST Summary

Characterization

Theme

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Literature Graphic Organizer Mini-JigsawStep 2: Now, by taking turns, each group member will teach his or her section of the graphic

organizer to the group members.

TeachersPlease read your response verbatim.

LearnersRecord brief notes on the “teacher's” response.

Currently TeachingThemePlot DevelopmentCharacterizationPoint of ViewGIST summary

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Literature Graphic Organizer Four Corners ActivityStep One: Based on your evidence, determine the element of the text which engages the

reader most effectively. Within thirty seconds, relocate to that section of the room.

Step Two: Within your new group, determine why you believe that portion of the text best engages readers.

Theme

Plot Development

Characterization

Point of View

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TNReady Analysis CompetitionDirections: With your dry erase marker, setup the following chart on your desk.

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Answer Justification

Points: Wager:

Claim: Essential QuestionBased upon the prompt below, compose a well-structured claim. Moreover, include three main points within your assertion.

Prompt

Based on what you have read, write a claim which analyzes how the narrative addresses the theme perseverance is essential to survival. Develop your claim by providing textual evidence from the passage. Use clear reasoning and relevant evidence from the passage to support your ideas. Your writing will be scored on the development of ideas, organization of writing, and language.

Claim Model

[insert introduction transition] [insert text title] by [insert author], [restate question] because [insert point one], [insert point two], and [insert point three].

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Introduction Transitions

After evaluating

Within

Throughout

Four Corners Claim ActivityStep One: Within thirty seconds, examine your claim and determine your most effective point.

Then, relocate to the appropriate section of the room for that point.

Step Two: Explain why you believe this sentence proved engaging.

Point 1

Point 3

Point 2

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TIDE Response: Essential QuestionPromptBased on what you have read, write a paragraph which analyzes how the passage addresses the that perseverance is essential to survival. Use clear reasoning and relevant evidence from the passage to support your ideas. Your writing will be scored on the development of ideas, organization of writing, and language.

TIDE Model[insert introduction transition] [insert text title] by [insert author], [restate question] because [insert point 1].

[insert evidence transition], [insert speaker] [insert evidence verb], “[insert evidence]” [(insert line numbers)]. [insert evidence transition 2], [insert speaker] [insert evidence verb], “[insert evidence]” [(insert line numbers)].[insert detailed analysis 1 transition], [explain why your evidence matters]; [detailed analysis 2 transition], [explain why your evidence matters]. [insert conclusion transition], [restate question and point one].

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Transition Words and Verbs

Introduction Evidence 1 Evidence 2 Evidence Verb Detailed Analysis 1 Detailed Analysis 2 Conclusion

After evaluating According to the text Also Proclaim Assuredly Likewise Ultimately

Within For example Additionally Comment Undoubtedly Also Altogether

Throughout In particular Moreover Note Notably Therefore Overall

Four Corners TIDE ActivityStep One: Within thirty seconds, examine your TIDE paragraph and determine your most

effective sentence. Then, relocate to the appropriate section of the room for that TIDEsentence.

Step Two: Within your new group, determine why you believe this sentence proved engaging.

Topic Sentence

Detailed Analysis

Important Evidence

Point of View

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ClaimA claim is a short, concise sentence which establishes an argument.

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Debate ActivityDirections: Compose a well-structured claim concerning the prompt. Moreover, argue three effective points, and support each of these points with evidence from the passage.

Prompt

Based on what you have read, write a claim which evaluates whether or not the Hopi people should attempt toshare the valley or move to the top of the mesa. Develop your claim by providing textual evidence from the passage. Use clear reasoning and relevant evidence from the passage to support your ideas. Your writing will be scored on the development of ideas, organization of writing, and language.

Claim Model

[insert introduction transition] [insert text title] by [insert author], [restate question] because [insert point one], [insert point two], and [insert point three].

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Introduction Transitions

After evaluating

Within

Throughout

Debate Agree/Disagree ActivityStep One: Based on your analysis, determine whether you agree or disagree with the prompt. Within thirty seconds, relocate to that section of the room.

Step Two: Within your new group, defend your position utilizing evidence gathered on your graphic organizer.

Agree Disagree

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PromptBased on what you have read, write a claim which evaluates whether or not the Hopi people should attempt to share the valley or move to the top of the mesa. Use clear reasoning and relevant evidence from the passage to support your ideas. Your writing will be scored on the development of ideas, organization of writing, and language.

Four Corners Claim ActivityStep One: Within thirty seconds, examine your claim and determine your most effective point.

Then, relocate to the appropriate section of the room for that point.

Step Two: Explain why you believe this sentence proved engaging.

Point 1

Point 3

Point 2

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Coordinate Adjective NotesCoordinate adjectives are two adjectives that build on one another. They also describe the same noun.

When you have coordinate adjectives, place a comma between them.

Tests for coordinate adjectives:

Test 1: Insert the word and between the adjectives.

Test 2: Switch the adjectives.

Correct Example

Professional athletes now earn enormous, hefty salaries.

Incorrect Example

The Black Death spread beneath the tattered British flag

Editing: Coordinate AdjectivesDirections: Rewrite the bold and underlined text. Revise the text if needed; however, if the text is correct, write “C.”

1 Silent as a (1) dove’s silver wing, the desert night lifted toward dawn. Taw! Now! Now was the (2) safe sacred time Moki had seen in his dreams. Time to disobey the village elders. Time to follow the visions he'd been given.

2 Rising from his blanket in the kiva, or sleep house, Moki cradled a leather pouch, hoping to keep silent the seeds inside. But seeds have their own life, especially these —the People's (3) bumpy blue seeds of corn, sakwaq’a ö, and the (4) red, forbidden kawayvatnga of the Black Robes, the (5) wicked, Spanish missionaries. Clutched in Moki’s hand, they whispered as he moved.

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