Reading and Analyzing

What conclusion can be drawn about the mood in the room?

• solemn

• fearful

• powerful

• curious

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Look, I didn't want to be a half-blood. If you're reading this because you think you might be one, my advice is: close this book right now. Believe whatever lie your mom or dad told you about your birth, and try to lead a normal life. Being a half-blood is dangerous. It's scary. Most of the time, it gets you killed in painful, nasty ways. If you're a normal kid, reading this because you think it's fiction, great. Read on. I envy you for being able to believe that none of this ever happened. But if you recognize yourself in these pages-if you feel something stirring inside-stop reading immediately. You might be one of us. And once you know that, it's only a matter of time before they sense it too, and they'll come for you. Don't say I didn't warn you. Paragraph two leads the reader to believe -

• the narrator didn't always know he was a half-blood.

• their parents are lying to them about their true identity.

• you are a normal kid.

• you are a half-blood.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is symbolism?

• When the author uses an object or reference to add deeper meaning to a story

• A reference to another literary work

• The tone of the story

• The events of the story

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In a story, what could a storm symbolize?

• love

• happiness

• danger

• luck

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

What does it mean to analyze a text?

• Break the text down, pick out the big ideas, and identify reasons and evidence.

• To provide examples that prove your opinion.

• To give credit to the author after using their words as support.

• The proof needed in order to answer a question.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What does the term "Analyze" mean in the context of studying a text or problem?

• To make an educated guess about the outcome

• To summarize the main points

• To examine something closely and break it down into its components

• To judge the quality or significance of something

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Break something down into its parts and closely inspect each of the elements 

• Analyze 

• Justify 

• Locate

• Infer

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

To examine something in detail by breaking it down into its components.

• Topic

• Central Idea

• Develop

• Analyze

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What might a "storm" symbolize?

• A difficult time

• Thunder and lightning

• A party

• Cold weather

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Why does an author use symbolism in their literary piece?

• To convey deeper meanings about a topic or subject

• To show the importance of symbols

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3