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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