Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Anthem Chapter Two

October 3, 2017

E.Q: Define main idea and analyze it in Anthem.
Connect the ideas of equality and equity to the story.
Compare and contrast the ideas to Harrison Bergeron.
Obj: I can define main ideas and analyze it in Anthem. 
I can connect the ideas of equality and equity to the story.
I can compare and contrast the ideas to Harrison Bergeron.

Starter: 

Open up your TPEQEA paragraph from yesterday.
Have your partner read through it and give you feedback using the comments tool.
Refer to the rubric for requirements. 


Vocabulary: 

Word: Main Idea 
Part of Speech: Noun
Dictionary Definition: the most important or central thought of a paragraph or larger section of text, which tells the reader what the text is about:
Your Definition: 
Activity: Identify the main idea of Harrison Bergeron. 

Image result for main idea

Activity: 

1.  Discussion of Chapter One 
Describe the setting of the story and its purpose.
Analyze what is evil and why it is evil.
Interpret the quote:
We are one in all and all in one.
There are no men but only the great WE,
One, indivisible and forever (3).
Characterize Equality 7-2521.
Connect ideas to equality and equity. 

2.  Main Idea

Take Cornell Notes on the article Finding the Main Idea. 
This will be helpful for later.

3.  Anthem Chapter Two 

With a partner, read through chapter two.
Together, create a concept map of the main idea. 

In the middle write down the main idea you identified.
Support you answer by identifying four quotes that relate.
Explain what your quote means and connect it to the main idea.

Closure: 

How confident do you feel writing summaries?
Use the learning target and explain your rationale. 

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