When you see this word/phrase it means...
CENTRAL IDEA
the main point or most important message an author is trying to convey in a text, especially in informational or non-fiction writing
A student wrote this short response, help the student correct it.
The details in paragraphs 12-14 of "Bugs for Dinner" show how Anna lied to Supphatra because Anna didn't want to go over and eat by Supphatra to eat bugs for dinner and after when she realized she hurt her friend thta is the only thing she is worried about so she decided to go and tried the food
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What does SRP stand for?
Strategic Reading Plan
Students should have at least 15 minutes of recess during a school day. After all, students shouldn’t be expected to sit all day! Furthermore, students don’t feel as antsy and can focus more easily after they run around and play.
What is the big topic you will be learning about?
Benefits of recess for children
Why recess is necessary for kids
Name the different types of point of view we have discussed this school year.
1st-a narrative style where the story is told from the perspective of a character in the story, using "I" or "we"
3rd-a narrator, who is not a character in the story, tells the story using third-person pronouns like "he," "she," "they," or by referring to characters by name.
TONE
the attitude a writer or speaker takes toward a subject or audience, conveyed through word choice, style, and other literary devices
Answer the following multiple choice question using the SRP.
Which paragraph best expresses the author's point of view about robots in our everyday lives?
A. Paragraph 2
B. Paragraph 5
C. Paragraph 7
D. Paragraph 11
Paragraph 2 states "...robots that have made news lately for the innovative ways they help people at home or at work. You might be living or working with one of them one day!"
What is the first step of the strategic reading plan?
Preview the text
Genre
Thinking Job
Title
What can you understand by viewing this photo?
How does this photo connect to what we have been learning?
photo will be included
Which point of view is this written in?
The dew on the grass made my running shoes damp. It didn't bother me. The sound of my feet hitting the street formed a rhythm, a steady pattern of light thumps. I timed my breathing with the rhythm. These sounds filled my head. I thought of nothing other than the next step and keeping my tempo. I soared over the sidewalks like concrete clouds.
1st person
Uses I, me, my
THEME
the central message or underlying idea that an author explores in a piece of writing
Set up a 4 square for the following text.
"NOT Your Typical Library
Text Will be included
Most Accurate 4 square should reflect the subheading titles or sections (1-2, 3, 4, 5-6...etc)
What does following the SRP with fidelity mean?
Read the question.
Cover up your answers.
Go back to the text to find the answer.
Write your thinking/answer on the side.
Circle the best answer choice.
Task Card #4 What is the author’s purpose?
The United States has five branches of the military. The Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Marines are the five branches. Each branch serves an important role for the country. The country relies on the people who serve in order to protect freedom.
The author's purpose is to inform us about the five branches of the military.
What point of view is this written in?
The birds were chirping and the sun was shining. Kevin and Juno were sitting on a park bench together. Neither of them was smiling. After a long period of silence, Kevin said, "This isn't going to work. I mean, you're a dog person and I'm a cat person." Juno nodded. A tear rolled down her face. Kevin went on, "If we got married and bought a house, what kind of pet would we get? Some kind of cat-dog? Somebody's going to be unhappy." Juno began sobbing and said, "Ok, let's just end it now. Have fun with your slobbery dogs." She jumped off the bench and ran into the woods.
3rd Person
Someone is narrating what is happening using
names, dialogue, pronouns
What does the phrase "Her mind was like a seed rooted in rich soil, ready to grow." help you understand about Wangari?
Wangari is intelligent, and willing to learn/continue her education.
TASK Card #3 What is the author’s purpose?
Have you seen the dancing show on tv? It is very entertaining. You should watch it because you will see new dance moves. You will like the music, too. Sometimes I like to get up and dance while the show is on. The show is really good and you will enjoy it!
The author is trying to persuade the reader to watch a dancing show that the author finds very interesting.
How could this scenario be different if it was written from Texas Joe's point of view?
Red looked across the prairie. He didn't see anything concerning. He wondered why Texas Joe had hollered like that. Texas Joe turned to him. The ghost that Texas Joe had just seen was gone. Texas Joe swatted at the air. Now he felt crazy. "You have to believe me, Red. It was just here," said Texas Joe. Red scowled at him in disbelief. "What was just here, Joe?" he asked. Red was angry with Texas Joe for disturbing his sleep for no apparent reason.
Texas Joe would explain why he was screaming
Texas Joe would be able to describe what he saw
Texas Joe would be able to explain
Read this sentence from "Excerpt from High Volume"
If a sound is loud enough, the damage can be permanent. A loud sound can shake the membrane on which the hair cells sit "like an earthquake," he says.
What does the simile in the sentence help you to understand?
The simile helps me to understand that loud sounds can cause shaking of the ears, (similar to an earthquake) which can damage to the eardrums.
Race You! Write a complete level 2 response to the following question.
How has Jackie Robinson helped to break the color barriers within the baseball league and what was the outcome of his actions?
Correct Response must include
Restate
Answer (2 part answer- How Jackie helped and What was the outcome)
2 pieces of evidence (that includes page #)
Explanation of evidence
Concluding Statement
How do you know you've successfully used the SRP while answering a response to literature question?
I wrote a strong claim that restates the question, and answers all parts of the question. I went back to the text to gather two pieces of evidence DIRECTLY from the text and not summarized in my own words. I explained my evidence and wrapped up my response by restating the question.
What text structure is the author using in this paragraph?
Many people are confused about why our economy went to shambles in 2008. The crisis was actually the result of a combination of many complex factors. First, easy credit conditions allowed people who were high-risk or unworthy of credit to borrow, and even people who had no income were eligible for large loans. Second, banks would bundle these toxic loans and sell them as packages on the financial market. Third, large insurance firms backed these packages, misrepresenting these high-risk loans as safe investments. Fourth, because of the ease of acquiring credit and the rapid growth in the housing market, people were buying two or three houses, intending to sell them for more than they paid. All of these factors created bubbles of speculation. These bubbles burst, sending the whole market into a downward spiral, causing employers to lose capital and lay off employees. Consumer spending then plummeted and most businesses suffered. The economy is like a big boat, and once it gets moving quickly in the wrong direction, it’s hard to turn it around.
Cause/Effect
Effect-"our economy went to shambles in 2008"
Causes-Reasons 1-4
Act out this scenario from Texas Joe's point of view.
Red looked across the prairie. He didn't see anything concerning. He wondered why Texas Joe had hollered like that. Texas Joe turned to him. The ghost that Texas Joe had just seen was gone. Texas Joe swatted at the air. Now he felt crazy. "You have to believe me, Red. It was just here," said Texas Joe. Red scowled at him in disbelief. "What was just here, Joe?" he asked. Red was angry with Texas Joe for disturbing his sleep for no apparent reason.
Acting will be judged accordingly