Warm up: What do you think is the benefit of adding thoughts and feelings to your narrative?
Instruction: Read "Eleven" without thoughts and feelings
What questions do you still have about the story? Can you relate to her experience?
Now, read "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros
How was your reaction to this story different than the first time we read it? Can you relate to her experience any better? What is the effect of adding thoughts and feelings?
Independent Practice: Highlight areas where you can add thoughts and feelings. Type in the thoughts and feelings of characters in the spaces you highlighted.
Instruction: Read "Eleven" without thoughts and feelings
What questions do you still have about the story? Can you relate to her experience?
Now, read "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros
How was your reaction to this story different than the first time we read it? Can you relate to her experience any better? What is the effect of adding thoughts and feelings?
Independent Practice: Highlight areas where you can add thoughts and feelings. Type in the thoughts and feelings of characters in the spaces you highlighted.