"The Martian" Ch. 5 Informative Writing Practice ELA2

"The Martian" Ch. 5 Informative Writing Practice

Conveying an anaylsis using precise language

Open Ended

Warm-Up: So far, we have made personal connections to the novel "The Martian" by Andy Weir. I believe we can all relate to the idea of being "forced" into isolation.

What are some other themes that are present so far in the text? Inform the reader using at least 3-4 sentences and a neutral tone. You may wish to copy and paste this into a word document or handwrite on your graphic organizer.

Sentence Starter:

Many themes are present throughout the first four chapters of "The Martian". For instance, one theme is _________. This message can be seen when Mark Watney _____________. By _________, the character helps develop the theme of ___________.

Standard

LAFS.910.W.1.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. 

Multiple Select

Select our objectives for today! Hint: It is all of them

• Analyze content for thematic concept(s)

• Conduct and convey a proper analysis using precise language

• Write an informational text combining all skills

Essential Question

What thematic concepts are present? Inform the reader and convey your analysis of a text using a neutral tone and precise language.

Preview of assignment

• Close reading analysis

• We will be skimming chapters 5-6.

• At the end of class, you will be presented with an assessment based upon your analysis of the close readings present within the graphic organizer.

• All materials located on focus.

IMPORTANT NOTE

We are only focusing on 3 out of the 5 thematic concepts for today's reading.

Science, Human Ingenuity, and the Fight to Survive (1/teal)

Solitude and the Human Need for Connection (3/red)

Betrayal of the Familiar (4/blue)

Open Ended

Review the attached photo.

Then, inform the reader (aka class) about what we are doing while we read using at least 2-3 sentences and precise language.

Open Ended

During this time, you should be typing into the "Your Analysis" portion of the Close Reading Organizer.

Be sure to also keep up with the theme tracker. Which theme(s) are present from this quote? Highlight the corresponding box(es).

Open Ended

Entry check! You should be working on your second one for Sol 39. Do not spend more than 2 minutes on this one.

Entry Check!

Sol 40 is a bit more in-depth. Do this alone.

5 minutes on the timer! Go.

Open Ended

Independent work time.

During this time, you should be completing your graphic organizer.

Then, select one entry of your choice. Write 2-3 informational paragraphs stating the theme(s) present along with your analysis. You should maintain a neutral tone and properly cite.

15 minutes on the timer. GO.

Open Ended

Achieve 3000

Do the work and record your score here.

Open Ended

Achieve 3000

Do the work and record your score here.