Exploring Memory Moments in Literature

Today's lesson introduces a new literary signpost called Memory Moments, where characters recall important memories, aiding in understanding character development, plot, and theme. By examining clues and asking anchor questions, students learn to delve deeper into the text through flashbacks and introspective moments. The goal is to notice these subtle yet significant interruptions in the narrative that contribute to a richer comprehension of the story.

• Literature
• Memory Moments
• Character Development
• Literary Analysis

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1. We know four signposts. What are they? Contrasts and Contradictions Aha Moments Tough Questions Words of the Wiser What are the anchor questions for each? C&C: Why might the character act or feel this way? Aha: How might this change things? TQ: What do these questions make me wonder about? WW: What is the life lesson, and how might it affect the character?

2. Today, we are learning a new signpost. It s called Memory Moments Take one minute to talk to your partner: what might memory moments be?

3. Todays Learning Goals Today, we are going to learn to Notice an element that leads to deeper understanding of text Evaluate information presented in different media Apply Memory Moments skill to independent reading

4. Memory Moments A Memory Moment is the point in the book when the writer interrupts what is happening in the story to show us the main character as he or she remembers something important. You may have heard the term flashbacks instead of Memory Moments. Memory Moments help us understand: Character development Plot Theme

5. Clues for Memory Moments They can be obvious: I remembered the first time I met him In that moment, the memory came flooding back They can be a little harder to find: My dad likes to tell the story about the time when This picture always reminds me of Look for remembered or reminded or memory

6. When we notice Memory Moments We must ask ourselves the anchor question. The anchor question for Memory Moments is: Why might this memory be important?

7. Lets quickly review Memory Moments are... Flashbacks! Moments in the book where the author interrupts what is happening in the story to show the main character remembering something important. Memory Moments help us understand Character development Plot Theme The anchor question for Memory Moments is Why might this memory be important?

8. Frozen Frozen - Do You Want to Build a Snowman HD Anna: Elsa? (Knocking) Do you wanna build a snowman? Come on lets go and play I never see you anymore Come out the door It's like you've gone away- We used to be best buddies And now we're not I wish you would tell me why!- Do you wanna build a snowman? It doesn't have to be a snowman. Elsa: Go away, Anna Anna: Okay, bye... (Knocking) Do you wanna build a snowman? Or ride our bikes around the halls I think some company is overdue I've started talking to the pictures on the walls- (Hang in there, Joan!) It gets a little lonely All these empty rooms, Just watching the hours tick by- (Tic-Tock, Tic-Tock, Tic-Tock, Tic-Tock, Tic-Tock) (Orchestral) Anna: (Knocking) Elsa? Please, I know you're in there, People are asking where you've been They say "have courage", and I'm trying to I'm right out here for you, just let me in We only have each other It's just you and me What are we gonna do? Do you wanna build a Snowman? Jot down the Memory Moments when you hear them! Turn and Talk: Why might this memory be important?

9. Up Disney Pixar Up - Picture Momentos - Carl Ellie The second best part of the movie Up by Disney Pixar Make by request of fd3 Still "Married life" but slower beat You can watch "Married Life" here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GroDErHIM_0 Link download HD 720r: http://www.mediafire.com/file/miooyq2znjd/PictureMomentos.avi HOW TO HAVE BEST VIDEO QUALITY: There's already a tutorial in encoding the video. There's nothing to hide. You can see it right here: http://ribolabs.wordpress.com/2009/05/23/guide-for-re-encoding-blu-ray-to-x264-mkv-megui/ After encoding the video from BluRay source, I use a program named Ultra MKV Converter to cut the video into the clip. Ultra MKV Converter can be downloaded here http://www.aone-soft.com/mkv_converter.htm With this method, video quality is just like 98% of the source when viewing on regular monitor. Please rate and give comments on what you think about the clip. Jot down the Memory Moments when you hear them! Write: Why might this memory be important?

10. The Day the Crayons Quit You will need: A copy The Day the Crayons Quit A pen or pencil A post it This is a class copy - please do not write on these packets. Listen for the Memory Moments!

11. The Day the Crayons Quit: Think-Pair-Share Your turn! Choose ONE Memory Moment we identified in the story. Answer the anchor question: Why might this memory be important? Share your response with your partner Share as a class

12. Housekeeping This handout will be the PAGE 15 of your ELA Work Section in your binder. The Memory Moments HW sheet will be PAGE 16 of your ELA Work Section in your binder. Please place these items in your binder and open to the homework sheet.

13. Closure: Exit Pass Take an exit pass from the center bin and answer the questions. Turn it in when you are done.