Notice and note signposts

When you're reading, and the author shows you a difference between what you know and what's happening in the text, or a difference between 2 or more things in the text.

• Contrasts & Contradictions

• Absolute / Extreme Language

• Numbers & Stats

• Quoted Words

• Word Gaps

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CCSS.RI.5.6

Michael is the greatest basketball player to ever play the game. After winning three champions Michael is at the top of his career and everyone expects he will win his fourth MVP award. Yesterday, Michael called a press conference and suddenly announced his retirement.

• Tough Questions

• Words of the Wiser

• Contrasts and Contradictions

• Tough Questions

After years of slaving away at his boring desk job, Joshua realized that enough was enough. Working in a cubicle would never bring him happiness. Joshua decided to pursue his dream to become a professional actor.

• Aha Moment

• Words of the Wiser

• Memory Moment

• Tough Questions

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CCSS.RL.5.2

Kacey was nervous about her upcoming swim meet. She had been practicing for months and her coach said she was the favorite to win the gold medal. After dinner, her father drove her to get ice cream. As they sat at the counter, looking out the window, Kacey’s father told his daughter, “All you can do is try your best. Don’t let one race define who you are.”

• Again and Again

• Memory Moment

• Tough Questions

• Words of the Wiser

Missy didn’t know what to do. Her best friend Penny had stolen the science test off of Mr. Phillip’s desk. She was offering cheat sheets to anyone who was willing to pay $5. Missy was conflicted: should she pay the money and join her friend or tell the teacher and risk becoming everyone at school’s new target?

• Words of the Wiser

• Contrasts and Contradictions

• Tough Questions

• Again and Again

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CCSS.RL.5.2

What is another word for a contrast and contradiction?

• Opposite

• Comparison

• Advice

• Question

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CCSS.L.5.5C

What question should you ask yourself when you find a contrast or contradiction?

• How might this change things?

• What does this make me wonder about?

• Why is the character doing that?

• What is the lesson?

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CCSS.RI.5.6

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.9

An Aha Moment is when a character finally...

• Does the opposite of what you'd expect

• Get what he/she wants

• Gives advice

• Understands or realizes something

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CCSS.RL.5.2

Words of the wiser can also be called...

• Solutions

• Advice

• Difficult Questions

• Older Wiser People

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CCSS.L.5.5B

Which signpost does the anchor question go to?
"Why might this memory be important?" 

• Aha Moment
• Again and again
• Memory moment
• Words of the Wiser

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CCSS.RL.5.2