Bella was presented numerous types of informational texts. We discussed the text and types of questions presented in standardized testing for this type of reading. We analyzed and discussed the answers and reasons for their being incorrect.
Jaydn read, analyzed, and discussed the next chapter of the Great Alone. We discussed the rising action of the novel and she traced the events that are leading to the rising action. We also discussed how an emotion can be a "character" of a novel and be the force driving the protagonist. She discussed the emotions of fear and isolation and how they are driving the characters. She predicted how the outcomes might resonate.
Jaydn read, analyzed, and discussed the next chapter of the Great Alone. She dicussed the theme of coming of age. She then wrote a short essay discussing how the main characters come of age in the story. She added her comments if she related to the struggles of these characters as they grow older. She also described the personal journeys of the characters of Leni and Matthew.
Bella read, analyzed, and discussed the next chapter of Where the Crawdads Sing. She analyzed the chapter for the theme of loneliness and isolation and its effect on the protagonist Kya. She then reviewed the chapter citing the diction used by the author to create the theme. She then wrote a small paragraph, creating a short story imititating the author's style.
Jaydn read, discussed, and analyzed the next chapter of The Great Alone. Upon completion, she wrote to describe the character development of Leni. She ended the character development with predictions for her future citing text for support.
Cabo read, analyzed, and discussed the next chapter of the Great Alone. He reviewed the text and found the rhetorical strategies used within the chapter to create the theme of isolation and despair. He then wrote a paragraph using these rhetorical strategies to create the feeling of isolation and despair within his own short story.
