PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Quick write:
Is there such a thing as life long friends. Explain.
after 20 years intro video
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.
O Henry wrote "After 20 years"
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.
How did the author set the mood of the text?
Why does the author have Jimmy arrest Bob?
What is the theme of the text?
Who has been more successful, Bob or Jimmy?
How has Bob and Jimmy changed over the years?
Is there such a thing as "life long friends?"
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 ___.