Topic
What is the 2nd strategy of theme?
Pat attention to what the character keeps learning, saying, or realizing.
What does a QUESTION MARK mean?
A question about the reading
What does a STAR and a EXCLAMATION POINT mean?
A STAR means Interesting details! An EXCLAMATION POINT means a Surprising detail.
How do you use a QUOTE in textual evidence
What is Theme?
Theme is the message or lesson the author wants to take away about the topic.
What does a CIRCLING WORDS mean?
Circle words you that don't know
What is Topic
Topic is usually what the story is about.
What do you use MARGINS for?
SUMMARIES, QUESTIONS, PERSONAL CONNECTIONS, THOUGHTS, and DEFINITIONS
What is CITE?
To mention the exact part of the text.
What is the 1st strategy of the theme?
Ask: what problem does the main character face? How is it resolved?
What does a HIGHLIGHT/UNDERLINE mean?
What are QUOTATION/LINES?
To blend the author's words into my own words.