Directions: Each chapter contains examples of the signposts. Signposts are a way for the reader to connect to the text and understand it in a more meaningful way. Using the example above, please find three other signpost examples from chapters 5-8 and share your thinking similar to the chart that is shown above.
Signpost | Page # | What I Noticed: Text Evidence | What it means: Answer the anchor question |
MM | 11 | "Every December was exciting to me when I was young...Each December brings changes." | I think this memory is important as Jonas he remembers previous Decembers and the excitement and as he thinks to this December which is the Ceremony of Twelve. |
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Activity for Ch. 5-8:
There was a lot of information given during chapters 6 and 7. Choose ONE of the RAFT activities below to help you organize and understand all the information.
RAFT Option #1:
Role |
You are part of the Committee of Elders
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You are a 12 in TheCommunity
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You are a parent in The Community
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Audience |
Someone attending The Ceremony for the first time
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A 12 in another community |
Your four year old who finally wants to know what The Ceremony is all about
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Format |
Advertisement poster
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Pamphlet |
A speech
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Topic |
In the poster you will explain what happens at The Ceremony. You must include all you know about what each age group receives and why.
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In the pamphlet, you will explain what happens at The Ceremony. You must include all you know about what each age group receives and why |
In the speech, you have to explain what happens at The Ceremony. You must include all you know about what each age group receives and why.
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