What is the R in REST UP?
Read the title and ask questions
What is central idea?
what the story is mostly about
What is point of view?
How a character feels about a person or thing
Reread the text given
Match the tone
Match to the Main/Central Idea
What is another word for develop?
Build up
How long should my SUMMARY be?
5 words or less
What is theme?
What is the main idea of the passage?
1. Jackie Robinson's life and achievements
2. Jackie Robinson's death
3. Black men in Major League Baseball
Nina was completely inept at cooking. She seemed to burn everything she tried to cook. What does "inept" mean?
little to no skill
What is another word for connect?
How do I ENGAGE with a Narrative text?
Look for character and conflict
We read a story about a king who loved his wealth so much he wished that everything he touched turned to gold. This wish backfired and he lost everything. What was the theme of this story?
Be careful what you wish for
What is the author's point of view of Jackie Robinson?
2. The author admires Jackie Robinson and his achievements.
Joe felt anguish when his dog died. He'd had his dog for 13 years. What does "anguish" mean?
extreme pain, sadness and suffering.
True or False?
Point of View=Perspective=Attitude=Feelings
True
If an answer choice is WRONG what should I do?
1. Cross out wrong words
2. Cross out the answer choice
3. Write NE for no evidence
We read a story about a kingdom of animals who were in competition about who should be the leader. The owl then realizes that each animal can contribute in unique ways, and leadership involves cooperation. What is the theme of this story?
Cooperation is the key.
Which direct quote from the passage BEST supports the author's perspective of Jackie Robinson?
1. They show when and where the great Jackie Roosevelt Robinson was born.
Cheerleaders are a boisterous group. They spend a lot of time jumping and shouting to energize the players and the fans. What does "boisterous" mean?
loud, noisy, energetic
What does "direct quote" mean?
Detail
What does REST UP stand for?
Read the title and ask questions
Engage with the text
Summarize
Theme
UnPack the Questions
What is a possible theme for the Boy Who Harnessed the Wind?
The power of resourcefulness and determination to overcome a problem.
How does paragraph 5 contribute to the development of the passage as a whole?
A. It shows a low point in Robinson's life.
B. It shows that racism existed even in the military.
C. It provides another example of racism Robinson faced.
D. It explains why Robinson decided to start playing baseball.
C. It provides another example of racism Robinson faced.
The auditorium looks like it is filled to capacity. I don't think we will find an empty seat. What does "capacity" mean?
The largest amount possible
How do I determine the meaning of unfamiliar words?
Use RMM