Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Wednesday, December 11 - Text Structure and Irony

Objective: By the end of class, students will recognize text structure and irony in non-fiction in order to improve reading comprehension skills.

DO NOW

Write down three trigger or signal words for each of the following text structures:

1. Compare / Contrast
2. Sequence
3. Problem / Solution
4. Description 
5. Cause / Effect

Direct Instruction

Into Thin Air - Irony and Cause / effect in non-fiction.

The Rob Hall team and interactive climb


Guided 

Read Into thin Air - Annotate / complete sidebars and cause effect chart.

Independent

Practice text structure on handout provided.

Answer the following questions:

Why is it ironic that when Krakauer reaches the top of Mt Everest, he is not elated?  

Why is it ironic that Rob Hall dies and Beck Weathers lives?

Identify 3 causes that lead to the death of Rob Hall. Why are each ironic?

Evaluate why people want to take such a risk as climbing Mt Everest.

Closure

Review irony and text structure.

Exit pass

What is the greatest risk you have ever taken?








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