PPT-Reading Signposts A “Signpost” is something in a story that should make you STOP and

6 Fiction Signposts We will look at each one Contrasts and contradictions Aha moment Tough Questions Words of the Wiser Again and again Memory moment Contrasts and contradictions When a character does something that . 574135746257445574585746557376574605744957453574455737657465574555746157376574585744557441574445737657460574555737657465574555746157458573765744357448574495745257444573765746557455574615737657441574585744557376574495745357456574585745557462574495745 Signposts in Literature. There are two parts to this signpost. Let’s start with contrasts.. A contrast is when two elements (characters, settings, etc.) appear to be opposites of one another. For example:. Adapted . from . Kylene. Beers & Robert E. . Probst. What is a signpost?. A . signpost. is a signal that points to the correct direction needed to take to accurately arrive at the desired destination. . Essential Question: What do good readers do?. STOP and Notice and Note. When you’re reading and a character says or does something that’s opposite (contradicts) what he has been saying or doing all along. You should stop and ask yourself:. What is Close Reading?. Close reading is stopping independently at points in our reading to re-read, ask questions, make observations and reflect in order to reach a new understanding of our text.. Post-It-. Signposts for close reading. What are signposts?. Important moments in the text worth examining. Like “red flags” in literature saying “Pay attention!”. Common across narrative (both fiction and non-fiction). Day 3. Check for Understanding. What class will look like today…. Exit slip from last day…what would an A answer look like. ?. Describe Mr. P.. Why . is Junior so cynical about white teachers?. What . Contrasts & Contradictions. Definition. :. . The character acts in a way that is contradictory or unexpected given how he or she usually acts. .. Text Clue:. . Author shows feelings or actions the reader hasn’t seen before or doesn’t expect. Signpost Lessons. Journal Write. What would you do if you caught someone . (you didn’t know) . trying to steal something from your purse or backpack? Be honest. What would your reaction be?. Also, would you have the same reaction as your friend? Your parent? Your grandmother?. By Megan Fritz and Shannon Orosz. mfritz@pointpleasant.k12.nj.us. sorosz@pointpleasant.k12.nj.us. The Signposts . Created by Kylene Beers & Bob Probst. Signposts are a way to give readers focus and let them know what they should be looking for as they read. They help readers make meaning of the texts they are working in.. What is Point of View?. Point of View . is the way in which the author allows you to “see” and “hear” the text.. © One Stop Teacher Shop. Before We Begin…. Copy the following chart in your Reader’s Notebook. You will fill this in as we discuss point of view.. Stop! Notice and Note . Signpost #1. :. . Contrasts & Contradictions & The Unexpected. When you are reading and you notice…. a . character’s actions are contradictory to . (different than) . Journal Write. What would you do if you caught someone . (you didn’t know) . trying to steal something from your purse or backpack? Be honest. What would your reaction be?. Also, would you have the same reaction as your friend? Your parent? Your grandmother?. Contrasts and Contradictions. Aha Moments. Tough Questions. Words of the Wiser. Memory Moments. Signpost Review. What are the anchor questions for each signpost?. C&C: Why might the character act or feel this way?.