Quick write: Is there such a thing as life long friends. Explain.

Published on Nov 05, 2015

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Quick write:
Is there such a thing as life long friends. Explain.

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O Henry was an American writer in the early 1900's. As you read keep in mind that letter writing was the main form of communication.

Bob and jimmy

are our main characters

O Henry wrote "After 20 years"

In 1906

Marking the text allows us to easily go back and cite important information, as well as fully comprehend what we are reading.

Get the gist:
skim read the text and circle any confusing words.

read for key ideas

  • Write in the margins some key ideas. 
  • Ask the text questions.
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Imagine the setting

De-peopled/ rainy/ vacant bui
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How did the author set the mood of the text?

What is the overall atmosphere of the text? How do you know?
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Why does the author have Jimmy arrest Bob?

Do you agree with his decision? Use evidence.
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What is the theme of the text?

cite at least three pieces of evidence from the text that help build theme.
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Who has been more successful, Bob or Jimmy?

Support your response with evidence from the text.

How has Bob and Jimmy changed over the years?

What does the story suggest about the way the passage of time affects people
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Is there such a thing as "life long friends?"

Are Bob and Jimmy "Life Long Friends? How do you know?

Come up with 1 question

One question you have of the text...
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As we discuss

use complete sentences
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As we discuss

Listen to what others are saying to add to the discussion
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Accountable talk

  • I agree with _____ because ___.
  • I disagree with ____ because ___.
  • I would like to add ______
  • One thing i'm confused about is ____
  • What you said makes me wonder about ___.

Erin Muir

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