ToSEEC Strategy
What does the ToS in ToSEEC stand for?
Topic Statement/Sentence
What is Ned’s Navajo name, and what does it represent?
Ned’s Navajo name is Kii Yazhi, which represents his Navajo identity and culture.
Who is the narrator and protagonist of Castle Diary?
Tobias Burgess
What holiday is celebrated on December 25th?
Christmas
What is the name of the movie where toys come to life?
Toy Story
Which part of ToSEEC explains how or why the evidence supports the topic sentence?
Elaboration
Why is Ned and other students punished at school in the early chapters?
They are punished for speaking the Navajo language at school.
What is one daily responsibility Alyce has in The Midwife’s Apprentice?
She helps the midwife, gathers supplies, and assists with births.
Name one common holiday decoration.
Christmas tree, lights, ornaments, wreaths, etc.
Name one movie set during the winter or holiday season.
Home Alone, Elf, The Polar Express, etc.
Which ToSEEC part often includes a quote or detail from the text?
Evidence
Name three things the boarding school changed or took away from the Navajo children.
Hair, clothing/jewelry, their Navajo language, and/or their Navajo names
How does Alyce change from the beginning to the end of The Midwife’s Apprentice?
Alyce becomes more confident, finds her voice, and learns to value herself.
What does the phrase “holiday cheer” usually mean?
A feeling of happiness, kindness, and generosity during the holidays.
In Avengers: Endgame, what object do the Avengers try to collect to undo Thanos’s snap?
The Infinity Stones
Why is the Ending/Conclusion important in a ToSEEC paragraph?
It wraps up the paragraph and restates the main idea in a clear way.
What does the treatment of Ned at school reveal about how Navajo culture was viewed at the time?
It shows that Navajo culture and language were disrespected and suppressed.
What does Castle Diary reveal about social class in medieval times?
It shows that nobles have power and comfort, while peasants and servants have fewer rights and harder lives.
Why do people exchange gifts during the winter holidays?
To show love, appreciation, or generosity.
In Zootopia, what is the real reason predators begin acting aggressive?
They are being poisoned with night howler flowers.
Put these ToSEEC parts in the correct order:
Elaboration, Topic Sentence, Conclusion, Evidence
Topic Sentence, Evidence, Elaboration, Conclusion Statement
What group of people does Ned learn about in high school that fascinates him? (Hint: He also helps them by creating a food drive at his school for this group of people.)
The Japanese
What is the purpose of the storytelling contest in The Canterbury Tales?
The contest is meant to entertain the group, and the winner receives a free meal at the end of the journey.
Describe a tradition your family or community celebrates during the holidays.
Student-specific tradition (family dinners, gift exchanges, religious traditions, volunteering, etc.)
In Coco, what must a person have in the Land of the Dead in order to stay connected to the living world?
They must be remembered by someone in the living world (usually through photos or memories).