Format
What format will our final analysis be?
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning
What is the Main Character's name?
Main Character... we never find out his real name.
What is textual evidence?
It proves your claim.
What team does Ms.Rev coach?
Girls High School Hockey Team
One of Santa’s reindeer shares a name with a famous symbol of Valentine’s Day. Which reindeer is that?
Cupid
How do you format your evidence?
Who is the baddest dude in the gym?
Dante
Strong text evidence CLEARLY proves your claim. The reader is not confused or have any questions.
Weak text evidence DOES NOT clearly prove you claim. There are strong pieces of evidence you could have used. Your reader is confused or does not see how it connects to your claim.
When is Ms.Rev's Birthday?
Jan. 9th
A recent holiday tradition, what “spy” hides around the house, reporting back to Santa on who has been naughty and nice?
Elf on the Shelf
How many sentences should your reasoning be?
2-3 Sentences
What are some parts of the main characters identity?
(surface level words)
Ms.Rev will decide if you get points based on your white board
What could a possible claim be when focusing on Slim and how he is thoughtful...
Question: How does dialogue and interactions of a character show parts of their identity?
Dialogue and interactions of a character show parts of their identity, like how Slim is thoughtful.
What is Ms.Rev's favorite holiday?
Christmas
What animated 2004 film is about a train that carries kids to the North Pole on Christmas Eve?
The Polar Express
What is the purpose of your claim?
To let your reader know what your paragraph is going to be about.
What time does the main character have to leave his house in the morning?
5 am
What to know about Dialogue?
What know about interactions?
Dialogue - Conversation, the words they say to others
Interactions - Being in a situation with others, how they treat other people
What kind of car does Ms.Rev drive?
Ford Escape
What beverage company has been using Santa Claus in its advertising since 1931?
Coca-Cola
If you believe there are 2 STRONG pieces of evidence that prove your claim... how would you format that in your analysis?
Who are major characters in the story? Why?
Could be Main character, Dante, Slim...
Ms.Rev will be looking at your why's and decide if you get points
Roughly how many sentences should your analysis paragraph be?
Claim - 1 sentence
Evidence - Depends on what you choose from the text.. ~2
Reasoning - 2-3 sentences
Roughly 5 or more
What is Ms.Rev's favorite candy?
I don't prefer candy...
What Christmas decoration was originally made from strands of silver?
Tinsel