[e.g., Written response, Graphic organizer, or Annotating a final excerpt].
Questions: How does the word [X] change the tone? Why did the author structure this section this way?
Level 3: Evaluative (Judging the text or connecting to broader concepts).
Students will be able to analyze [specific theme/literary device] by citing specific textual evidence. II. The Text Selection
Below is a structured template you can adapt for any grade level or text. I. General Overview Text Title & Author: [Insert text name] Grade Level: [Insert grade] Duration: [e.g., 2–3 Days]
Avoid giving away the "meaning" of the text before they read it. Let them struggle a little—it’s where the learning happens.
Questions: What is the author's underlying message? How does this evidence support the central claim? Level 1: Literal (Found directly in the text). Level 2: Inferential (Requires reading between the lines).