Mind Map Continued

September 29, 2014

E.Q: Explain a possible theme of the book.

Obj: I can identify themes in the book. 

Starter:

What have we learned about conflict so far?

Identify the conflict in your novel.

Identify the type of conflict.

Create one possible solution.

Activity:

1.  Graphic Organizing

 Create a mind map on theme.

 

In the center, you write your book.

Each branch should represent a different theme.

Each branch should elaborate on the theme.

Suggestions:

What does that theme mean?

What is the message?

Connect it to your life.

Provide textual evidence.

 

2.  Chunked Reading

 

While you are reading, think about the main idea.

For each page you read, create a Post-It note.

Each note will state what the big idea is on that page.

Summarize what the author wants you to know.

 

Monster
120-126

 

Black Boy

156-160, Bottom 164-169, 

 

Native Son

 172-176

 

3.  Analysis

 

Reflect on all of your notes. 

What do they have in common?

Relate this idea to one of the themes you came up with on your mind map.

 

Closure:

Out of all of the themes you have reviewed, what is the most prevalent?

Why?

 

Homework

Monster

137-158

Black Boy

174-200

Native Son

198-225

Think about your favorite song.

We will be working with it closely tomorrow.

Choose wisely.