Notice and Note: Contrasts and Contradictions

Notice and Note: Contrasts and Contradictions

Poll

Quick! What did you do on your snow day?

• Slept in

• Shoveled your way out

• Went sledding

• Played games

• Other

Objectives

• Review the Notice and Note annotation strategy

• Analyze the Contrast and Contradiction signpost in The Art of Racing in the Rain

• Cite moments of Contrast and Contradiction in The Art of Racing in the Rain

Open Ended

Review! What does it mean to annotate?

Signposts So Far

• Again and again

• Symbol, object, event, or phrase intentionally occurs repeatedly

• Can reveal symbolism, theme/overall message of the story

Our Next Signpost

• Contrast and Contradictions

• What do you think that looks like in literature?

• Can you think of any examples?

Contrast and Contradiction

• When a character behaves in a way that contradicts with how they were previously behaving

• When you come across this, STOP! Ask yourself:

• Why is the character acting this way?

• What could come out of this event? Make a PREDICTION

Reading Focus

• As we read this next chapter, see if we can find any contrasts and contradictions in behavior

• Make a PREDICTION about what will happen next

• When we annotate this, highlight it in RED

• Keep an eye out for AGAIN AND AGAIN as well!