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SIFTing Through Tangerine
aCTIvITy 3.8
Learning Targets
• Analyze how symbol, imagery, and figurative language contribute to tone and theme in a novel.
• Revise a literary analysis paragraph to include phrases and appositives.
Novel Study
In this activity, you will analyze how the literary elements in Tangerine contribute my Notes to its theme, and then write a literary analysis paragraph.
1. Quickwrite: Part 1 of Tangerine ends with Paul experiencing what he calls a “miracle.” What is your definition of a miracle? What “miracle” does Paul experience?
2. Use your glossary to define each term in the first column. In the second column, take notes as you work with your class to SIFT through “Friday, September 15.” Working with your group, apply the SIFT strategy to another chapter as your teacher directs. Record your analysis in the third column.
Symbol
Imagery
Figurative Language
Tone
Theme
Unit 3 • Choices and Consequences 185
LearNING STraTeGIeS:
SIFT, Graphic Organizer, Close Reading
Introducing the Strategy: SIFT
SIFT is a strategy for analyzing a fictional text by examining stylistic elements, especially symbol, imagery, and figures of speech, in order to show how these elements work together to reveal tone and theme.
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