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aCTIvITy 2.8
diction detectives and “evidence”
LearNING STraTeGIeS:
Graphic Organizer, Skimming/ Scanning
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Word, Phrase, or Passage
Why did you choose this word, phrase, or passage?
Why do you think the author used this word, phrase, or passage?
Word:
Phrase:
Passage:
my Notes
Learning Targets
• Closely read text to analyze an author’s diction to portray a character.
• Revise writing by adding figurative language.
• Use context to determine the meaning of words and phrases.
Novel Study
In this activity, you will analyze Sharon Creech’s diction.
1. In Unit 1, you learned that diction refers to an author’s word choice, which is one way an author can develop character. Skim/scan the chapters of Walk Two Moons that you have read, and list below some of the words Sharon Creech chooses that give Sal, Phoebe, Gram, Gramps, and the other characters their unique voices.
2. Chapter 22 is titled “Evidence” because Phoebe and Sal are both looking for clues about why their mothers went missing. With a partner or small group, read the chapter closely, looking for clues about the author’s purpose for selecting specific words. Try to think about what the author was trying to show or achieve. Search for words, phrases, or passages that are especially descriptive, interesting, or even confusing. Analyze them and record your evidence in the graphic organizer below.
110 SpringBoard® English Language Arts Grade 6
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