Unit 2: Outsiders and Outcasts by Williams, Erica D https://padlet.com/ericawilliams5/6iif89c3sztn6g3y We will use this Padlet for our Close Reads of texts from Unit 2. 1) Choose one of the sections below. 2) Read the passages and annotate as stated in your book. 3) Answer the questions in the comment section and write your name on your post. 4) Read other people's responses and take notes in your journal. en-us 2023-10-24 18:17:36 UTC 2023-11-27 20:59:58 UTC hello@padlet.com Analyze Imagery (pg. 137) ericawilliams5 https://padlet.com/ericawilliams5/6iif89c3sztn6g3y/wish/2761558517 Annotate: Mark details in paragraph that provide clues about Gregor's transformation.


Question: What can a reader infer from the author's descriptions?


Conclude: Why do you think the author included these details?

]]> 2023-10-24 18:32:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ericawilliams5/6iif89c3sztn6g3y/wish/2761558517 Author's Purpose (pg. 138) ericawilliams5 https://padlet.com/ericawilliams5/6iif89c3sztn6g3y/wish/2761559875 Annotate: Mark details about Gregor's physical change and details about his life.

Question: How does the author contrast the details in the narration versus the dialogue for emphasis.


Conclude: What is the author's purpose for including these details?

]]> 2023-10-24 18:33:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ericawilliams5/6iif89c3sztn6g3y/wish/2761559875 Word Choice (pg. 140) ericawilliams5 https://padlet.com/ericawilliams5/6iif89c3sztn6g3y/wish/2761651560 Annotate: Mark words that are descriptive of how Gregor moves.


Question: How do these details affect your perception of Gregor's physical condition and attitude?


Conclude: What can you conclude about the word choice in this section?

]]> 2023-10-24 19:41:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ericawilliams5/6iif89c3sztn6g3y/wish/2761651560 Analyze Symbolism (pg. 142) ericawilliams5 https://padlet.com/ericawilliams5/6iif89c3sztn6g3y/wish/2761651755 Annotate: Mark details in paragraph 16 that illustrate his thoughts about his job, and descriptions of his actions.


Question: What can you infer about the descriptions?


Conclude: Symbols are objects that stand for something else. What might the bug/Gregor represent?

]]> 2023-10-24 19:41:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ericawilliams5/6iif89c3sztn6g3y/wish/2761651755 Analyze Allegory (pg. 148) ericawilliams5 https://padlet.com/ericawilliams5/6iif89c3sztn6g3y/wish/2761669555 Annotate: Mark details in paragraph 35 that describe what a traveling experiences upon returning to the office after a road trip.


Question: What can a reader infer from the description of a returning salesman's experience?


Conclude: An allegory is a symbolic story. What do you think this story represents?

]]> 2023-10-24 19:56:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ericawilliams5/6iif89c3sztn6g3y/wish/2761669555 ericawilliams5 https://padlet.com/ericawilliams5/6iif89c3sztn6g3y/wish/2769160768 2023-10-30 16:01:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ericawilliams5/6iif89c3sztn6g3y/wish/2769160768 The Doll's House ericawilliams5 https://padlet.com/ericawilliams5/6iif89c3sztn6g3y/wish/2804634338 2023-11-27 20:20:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ericawilliams5/6iif89c3sztn6g3y/wish/2804634338 Analyze Symbolism ericawilliams5 https://padlet.com/ericawilliams5/6iif89c3sztn6g3y/wish/2804639621 Annotate: Mark details in paragraph 1 and 2 that may have symbolic meaning.


Question: What can a reader infer from the symbolic meaning of these details? Consider the smell of the paint.


Conclude:

Why did the author include all of these details?

]]> 2023-11-27 20:25:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ericawilliams5/6iif89c3sztn6g3y/wish/2804639621 Analyze Tone ericawilliams5 https://padlet.com/ericawilliams5/6iif89c3sztn6g3y/wish/2804653875 Annotate: Mark details in paragraphs 15 and 16 where the author introduces the Kelveys.


Question: What can the reader infer from what was marked? How does the narrator feel about the Kelveys?


Conclude: Why did the author include these details about class?

]]> 2023-11-27 20:37:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ericawilliams5/6iif89c3sztn6g3y/wish/2804653875 Analyze Climax ericawilliams5 https://padlet.com/ericawilliams5/6iif89c3sztn6g3y/wish/2804662033 Annotate: Mark details in paragraph 42 that demonstrates the rising action of the climax.


Question: What can a read infer from the tension in paragraph 42?


Conclude: Why does Kezia hesitate? Why did the author include these details?

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