Meaning
This is the best way to support your interpretation of the text
What is using text evidence, quotes or examples?
True or false - You must include a connection in a response.
False
As quiet as a mouse is an example of what?
What is a simile?
This is how long you need to stay until for the English exam
What is 11:30?
If a story repeatedly shows a character struggling with honesty, the message might be about this
What is the importance of truth or integrity
If a reader makes a connection from themselves to a character in the story, this is called what
What is a personal connection?
What a writer provides a hint as to what will happen later in the story, this is called what
What is foreshadowing?
This is how long a typical response should be in English
When identifying a theme, you should avoid summarizing the plot and instead focus on this
What is deeper meaning or message?
What are two ways you can make connections?
Personal
World
Text to text
When an object or person represents a deeper meaning beyond the obvious
What is symbolism?
This is how many times you should read the exam text
What is 2-3 times?
In Still I Rise by Maya Angelou, this was the overall meaning
What is showing resilience or overcoming oppression?
Make a connection to the movie we watched last week
Answers will vary.
Explain the significance of the title Born a Crime
Answers will vary.
As Trevor came from a white father and a black mom, he was considered illegal and had to live hidden from the government and society itself
This is what you should NOT do in a response
What is summarize the story?
What is the meaning:
He gave away his last piece of bread knowing someone needed it more than he did.
What is generosity/selflessness or helping others?
Make a world connection to Born a Crime
Answers will vary
Explain the significance of the kayak in the short story "The Kayak"
Answers will vary
This is what you should DO in a response
Explain the meaning, discuss the codes and conventions, make connections and explore your personal reaction and overall impact to the story