PPT-Signpost Review What five signposts do we already know?

Contrasts and Contradictions Aha Moments Tough Questions Words of the Wiser Memory Moments Signpost Review What are the anchor questions for each signpost CampC Why might the character act or feel this way. 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:. Contrast & . Contradiction. Hmmm. I wonder why the character would act that way?. A-Ha Moments. Aha moments. Suddenly I realized. . .. In an instant I saw. . .. It came to me in a flash. . .. I finally understood. . .. 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). Seven signposts Talent Framework The unmistakable markers that identify high-potential leaders. 1 How can organizations predict who will become a successful future leader? After all, simply measur Trilobites 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com ACROSS 6 one of the lobes on the side of a trilobite 7 a phylum char 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.. 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 . 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?.