Analyzing Boo in "Coming of Age in Changing Times
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COMING OF AGE IN
CHANGING TIMES
Level 4 Unit 3
3.12 Analyzing Boo
Entry Task (pg 213)
Go back to the pages in Chapter 1 that
introduce the story of Boo Radley.
Complete the
graphic organizer
below to
separate
fact
from
rumor
, and provide
textual
evidence
of each.
Add your own questions about Boo’s story and
your opinion or personal commentary.
3.12 Analyzing Boo
Learning Targets
Analyze subplot and motif in a text to
determine how characters develop through
coming-of-age experiences.
Make predictions, form inferences, draw
conclusions, and find evidence to support an
analysis of a literary text.
3.12 Analyzing Boo
During Reading (214-216)
In
Chapters 4–6
, the children are beginning to
come of
age
as they question their assumptions about Boo and the
Radley place. As you read the following excerpt,
mark
the text
for significant details.
Annotate your evidence with the following:
Questions and/or commentary
about details related
to Boo or the Radley Place
Predictions
about how details will be developed later
in the text
Inferences and conclusions
that you draw from
“reading between the lines” of suggestive details.
3.12 Analyzing Boo
Key Ideas and Details (214-216)
How has Jem’s attitude shifted now that he is
with Scout when she finds something in the
knot-hole?
What do you think Jem is thinking? With the
difference in their ages, what might he
understand that Scout doesn’t?
3.12 Analyzing Boo
After Reading (217)
As a table group
, work together to construct
an
interpretive statement
about how the
experience of finding gifts in the knot-hole of
the Radley live-oak tree has helped Jem and
Scout come of age.
Finding the gifts in the knot-hole of the Radley
tree has helped Scout and Jem overcome their
initial fears based on prejudice and rumor.
3.12 Analyzing Boo
Literary Terms
A
motif
is a recurring image, symbol, theme,
character type, subject, or narrative detail that
becomes a unifying element in an artistic work.
The
plot
, or sequence of events that make up a
story, is often accompanied by a
subplot
,
or
secondary or side story, that develops from
and supports the main plot and usually involves
minor characters
.
3.12 Analyzing Boo
Analyzing Boo (217-218)
4. The character of Boo Radley is a
motif
in
To
Kill a Mockingbird
, and the incidents involving the
children’s fascination with him form one of the
major subplots of the novel.
In your
table group
, divide up the following
passages that explore this motif and subplot in
further depth. Complete the graphic organizer
on page 218 (your assigned section).
3.12 Analyzing Boo
Analyzing Boo (217-218)
Objective Summary of the Passage
Statement About How This Is a Coming-of-
Age Experience
Key Textual Evidence to Support Your
Interpretation
3.12 Analyzing Boo
HW -- Chapters 4-6
Independent Practice:
As you read the rest of
Chapters 4–6, revisit this graphic organizer to
add additional details
,
commentary
, and
evidence
…
Explore the character development of Boo Radley in "Coming of Age in Changing Times" through various activities like completing a graphic organizer, marking significant details in the text, and constructing interpretive statements. Dive into themes of subplot, motif, and how characters evolve through coming-of-age experiences. Delve into Jem and Scout's journey as they question assumptions about Boo and the Radley place, leading to personal growth and overcoming prejudices.
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COMING OF AGE IN CHANGING TIMES Level 4 Unit 3
3.12 Analyzing Boo Entry Task (pg 213) Go back to the pages in Chapter 1 that introduce the story of Boo Radley. Complete the graphic organizer below to separate fact from rumor, and provide textual evidence of each. Add your own questions about Boo s story and your opinion or personal commentary.
3.12 Analyzing Boo Learning Targets Analyze subplot and motif in a text to determine how characters develop through coming-of-age experiences. Make predictions, form inferences, draw conclusions, and find evidence to support an analysis of a literary text.
3.12 Analyzing Boo During Reading (214-216) In Chapters 4 6, the children are beginning to come of age as they question their assumptions about Boo and the Radley place. As you read the following excerpt, mark the text for significant details. Annotate your evidence with the following: Questions and/or commentary about details related to Boo or the Radley Place Predictions about how details will be developed later in the text Inferences and conclusions that you draw from reading between the lines of suggestive details.
3.12 Analyzing Boo Key Ideas and Details (214-216) How has Jem s attitude shifted now that he is with Scout when she finds something in the knot-hole? What do you think Jem is thinking? With the difference in their ages, what might he understand that Scout doesn t?
3.12 Analyzing Boo After Reading (217) As a table group, work together to construct an interpretive statement about how the experience of finding gifts in the knot-hole of the Radley live-oak tree has helped Jem and Scout come of age. Finding the gifts in the knot-hole of the Radley tree has helped Scout and Jem overcome their initial fears based on prejudice and rumor.
3.12 Analyzing Boo Literary Terms A motif is a recurring image, symbol, theme, character type, subject, or narrative detail that becomes a unifying element in an artistic work. The plot, or sequence of events that make up a story, is often accompanied by a subplot, or secondary or side story, that develops from and supports the main plot and usually involves minor characters.
3.12 Analyzing Boo Analyzing Boo (217-218) 4. The character of Boo Radley is a motif in To Kill a Mockingbird, and the incidents involving the children s fascination with him form one of the major subplots of the novel. In your table group, divide up the following passages that explore this motif and subplot in further depth. Complete the graphic organizer on page 218 (your assigned section).
3.12 Analyzing Boo Analyzing Boo (217-218) Objective Summary of the Passage Statement About How This Is a Coming-of- Age Experience Key Textual Evidence to Support Your Interpretation
3.12 Analyzing Boo HW -- Chapters 4-6 Independent Practice: As you read the rest of Chapters 4 6, revisit this graphic organizer to add additional details, commentary, and evidence
