Lesson Objectives: Students read and summarize Chapter 14 of The Jungle by Upton Sinclair. Students will use the GIST strategy to Analyze the main ideas, setting, characters, and plot of Chapter 14 of The Jungle by Upton Sinclair.
What is "the Gist," anyway?
On page 38 of your Student handouts Workbook,
1. Write one opening statement that outlines the Gist of the text:
2. Write two summary statements that include the following information: a. the setting b. the main character(s) described in one adjective c. the climax d. the resolution.
3. Write one concluding restatement of the gist of the text: (complete sentence)
Objective: Students write a timed response to “Chapter 14” of The Jungle by Upton Sinclair.
Timed Essay for “Chapter 14” of The Jungle-To be typed and submitted during class to Google Classroom Link in English 2. You have 60 minutes to complete the essay from the prompt provided. You may use any notes/references we have completed in class to complete the assignment.
1. What details does Carson provide that build her credibility? (In other words, How do we know she is a knowledgeable source?) 2. Where does she use Logical Reasoning in her story? (Common sense: Cause/Effect relationships) 3. Look at the words/phrases you included for TONE. How do they play on the reader's emotions? (Pathos)