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Close Reading of informational/literary nonfiction Texts (continued)
ACTIvITy 4
Synthesis Questions
Your teacher may choose or ask you to choose one of the following assessments as a way of showing your understanding of the texts you have read.
Writing Prompt: Review the differing perspectives on travel in the passages by Robert M. Pirsig and John Steinbeck. Revisit the work you have done with both texts, and consider how the photo relates to the works of these two authors. Which written text do you think makes stronger connections to the photo? Use evidence from both the passage and the photo to support your choice.
Debate/Discussion: Prepare to debate or discuss differing perspectives on travel. Choose either Steinbeck or Pirsig, and revisit his main points. Can you think of modern examples or situations that support his opinions about travel? Make notes of your ideas. Use your notes to participate in a class discussion about the potential of travel to change the traveler and the best ways to benefit from a travel experience.
Multimedia Presentation: You have been introduced to two written texts and one photo about travel. What other texts or media could be added to this collection? Locate a song, poem, photo, artwork, or another written text that presents a
unique perspective on travel. Prepare to share the original text (including a brief introduction providing context) with your class. In addition, share your thoughts on how this new piece could contribute to the overall portrayal of the travel experience.
Reflection
Think about what you have learned from your close reading and analysis of the text passages you have read in this workshop.
1. How can a person be changed by the experience of travel? Under what circumstances will a traveler grow and change because of a journey?
2. In this workshop, you have learned how to make meaning of three different texts. How can you use what you have learned to help you as you encounter challenging texts in the future? What strategies best helped you as a learner during this workshop? When and why would you use these strategies in the future?
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