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What is an "anecdote"?

• A little story to illustrate an author's point

• The feeling the reader gets from a text

• a symbol that represents a deeper meaning

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the central idea of the text? 
Central Idea means: 

• A statement that tells the reader the author's opinion on the text

• A statement that is most interesting to the reader. 

• A statement that gives the big, most important idea of the entire text.

• A short list of important details from a text. 

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What does "contribute" mean?

• The author's attitude

• Help or add to

• A little story or example

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "symbolize" mean?

• To show a central idea

• To grow or change

• To represent a deeper meaning

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Analyze the following two texts: Text 1: "The city was a concrete jungle, its buildings towering like ancient trees." Text 2: "The city was a maze, its streets winding and confusing to navigate." What is a common theme in both texts?

• The complexity of urban life

• The beauty of nature

• The simplicity of rural life

• The danger of the city

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

Read the two excerpts below: Excerpt 1: "The river flowed gently, a serene ribbon of blue cutting through the landscape." Excerpt 2: "The river roared with fury, its waters crashing against the rocks with relentless force." Compare and contrast the portrayal of the river in these two excerpts.

• Both excerpts describe the river as calm and peaceful.

• Both excerpts describe the river as dangerous and powerful.

• The first excerpt describes the river as calm, while the second describes it as powerful.

• The first excerpt describes the river as powerful, while the second describes it as calm.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

Consider the following two texts: Text 1: "The mountain stood tall and proud, a symbol of strength and resilience." Text 2: "The mountain loomed ominously, its peak shrouded in dark clouds, a harbinger of danger." How do the authors' perspectives on the mountain differ?

• Both authors view the mountain as a symbol of strength.

• Both authors view the mountain as a source of danger.

• The first author views the mountain as strong and resilient, while the second views it as ominous and dangerous.

• The first author views the mountain as dangerous, while the second views it as strong and resilient.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

Consider the following two texts: Text 1: "The forest was a sanctuary, a place where one could escape the noise and chaos of the city." Text 2: "The forest was a labyrinth, its dense foliage and winding paths creating a sense of mystery and danger." How do the authors' perspectives on the forest differ?

• Both authors view the forest as a place of danger.

• Both authors view the forest as a place of peace.

• The first author views the forest as peaceful, while the second views it as mysterious and dangerous.

• The first author views the forest as dangerous, while the second views it as peaceful.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

What does it mean for an author to "develop" an idea?

• Grow or create

• Review

• Set the tone

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the "mood" of a piece of writing

• The author's attitude toward the topic

• The setting

• The feelings evoked in the reader

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4