Uncovering Meaning in 'The Writing On The Wall'

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Uncovering Meaning in 'The Writing On The Wall'

What do you already know about using evidence from a text?

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to cite textual evidence from 'The Writing On The Wall' to support your ideas and analysis.

Success Criteria

- Find important quotes. - Explain what the quotes mean. - Connect quotes to your ideas.

You can:

You will succeed if:

- You give examples from the text. - Your answers show understanding of the story.

About Camille Dungy

Camille Dungy is an award-winning poet and essayist. Her writing often explores identity, society, and history.

About 'The Writing On The Wall'

This text explores the significance of messages found on walls and how they reflect personal and social ideas. We will look deeper to find its meaning.

Key Vocabulary

Context Words

- evidence - analysis - author - message

- wall - writing - meaning - support

Words to Know

EAL Task: Finding Evidence

Read one paragraph from the text. Underline two sentences where the author shares an idea. Write one sentence about what the author means.

Critical Thinking Questions

What is the message the author wants to share? Find a quote from the text to support your answer.

Finding Evidence

Making Connections

How does the author use 'the writing on the wall' to show deeper ideas? Give an example from the text.

Main Task: Prove Your Point

Choose one big idea from the text. Find two quotes that support it. Explain how these quotes help you understand the author’s message.

Text

Plenary: Reflect and Share

Share one piece of evidence you found today. Tell the class what it shows about the text’s meaning.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.