3.4a The Ravine Part 1 Annotations (par. 1-79)

Annotate: Highlight details in paragraphs 1–3 that hint that this setting is frightening.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Annotate: In paragraphs 5–12, highlight each of Vinny’s reactions to what Joe-Boy says.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Infer: What do Vinny’s reactions tell you about him? What is he afraid to admit to Joe-Boy? How do you know?

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Again & Again Signpost: Highlight the words and phrases that are repeated in paragraphs 15–21.

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CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Analyze: Why might the author be repeating these terms again and again?

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Annotate: Highlight each of Vinny’s thoughts in paragraphs 24–28.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Describe: What do Vinny's thoughts indicate about what he’s like? How would you describe him?

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Annotate: Reread paragraphs 46–50 and highlight each line of dialogue, noting the speaker.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Analyze: Who has the greatest influence on Vinny? What conflicts does he face?

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Annotate: In paragraphs 56–57, highlight Vinny’s descriptions of what Starlene is like. Then, highlight the thoughts that show his worry.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6