Inferences, Symbolism, & Theme in "Gil's Furniture Bought & Sold," Pt. 1

Objective: SWBAT -

1. make inferences.
2. identify symbols in a text.
3. identify theme in a text.

• I can make inferences in a text.
• I can identify symbols in a text.
• I can identify theme in a text.
• I can read grade-level text.

IPI: 3, 4

Writing Response:
What do you think the most important life lesson is you've learned and why?  How will learning this be helpful to you?

To Do:
1) Independent Reading
2) Reading Journal
3) Theme and Symbol in The Contender [excerpt]

• Guided Practice

4) Background Information for The House on Mango Street
5) Small Group Reading of "Gil's Furniture Bought and Sold" (Pg. 450)

• Theme & Symbol Questions (Pg. 450, 1-3 & 5-8)