Scholarship Jacket Pre-Reading

What is the theme of the story?

• The main thing that happens

• The point of view of the story

• The message or lesson

• The time and place

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Why does it matter what point of view the story is told from?

• So we know if it is first or second person

• It helps the author develop the theme

• It doesn't matter, the story is the same no matter what point of view

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Why do authors carefully choose what words and phrases they use in their texts?

• It can make it more interesting by using figurative language

• It helps set the tone and mood

• It helps convey the theme and setting

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does it mean to be agile?

• To be annoyed

• To move quickly

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does it mean to eavesdrop?

• To listen in on someone's conversation

• To drop something on the floor easily

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What other tool can authors use to help develop the theme of a text?

• Visuals

• Background information

• Both

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2