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Amy Tan
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Amy Tan (b. 1952) grew up in California. She has an MA in linguistics
A Text Talk featuring the authors of The
and has written several best-selling novels, including The Joy Luck
Language of Composition in a roundtable Central Essay Mother Tongue
Club (1989) and The Valley of Amazement (2013) . Her most recent
discussion of the rhetorical features and book is Where the Past Begins: A Writer’s Memoir (2017) . Mireya Acierto/Getty Images
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available in both video and podcast form. KEY CONTEXT In her work, Tan draws on her Chinese heritage
Both formats can be found in the Teacher’s to depict the clash of traditional Chinese culture with modern-day
Resource Materials. American customs. Tan collected many of her nonfiction writings in
The Opposite of Fate: A Book of Musings (2003). “Mother Tongue” is from that
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Teaching and Differentiation collection.
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can be found in the Teacher’s Resource
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dened, it suddenly seemed to me, with nominal-
dened, it suddenly seemed to me, with nominal-
ized forms, past perfect tenses, conditional
TRM Vocabulary Handout ions on the English language and its variations ized forms, past perfect tenses, conditional
phrases, all the forms of standard English that I
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How It Feels to Be Colored Me Vocabulary in Context exercises based on I am a writer. And by that definition, I am had learned in school and through books, the
had learned in school and through books, the
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ideas, found in the margins wrapped around each Student Edition page. In this forms of English I did not use at home with my
challenging words from this reading can be
someone who has always loved language. I am
forms of English I did not use at home with my
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the Teacher’s Resource Materials.
found in the Teacher’s Resource Materials.
Zora Neale Hurston exceptionally valuable resource, the authors and a team of expert teachers support mother.

How It Feels to Be Colored Me
fascinated by language in daily life. I spend a
mother.
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chapter 4
great deal of my time thinking about the power
Just last week, I was walking down the street
Zora Neale Hurston (1891–1960) came to prominence in the 1920s TRM Text Talk Video and Podcast Just last week, I was walking down the street
the Teacher’s Resource Materials.
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your instruction of students at all levels by highlighting passages for close reading,
Zora Neale Hurston

with my mother, and I again found myself con-
of language — the way it can evoke an emotion, a
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during the Harlem Renaissance, a period of enormous creativity of A Text Talk featuring the authors of with my mother, and I again found myself con-
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BUILDING CONTEXT
visual image, a complex idea, or a simple truth.
scious of the English I was using, the English I
noting important spots to check for understanding, and offering suggestions to help
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Language of Composition
African American artists, writers, and musicians. A novelist,
Zora Neale Hurston (1891–1960) came to prominence in the 1920s
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ing for new worlds to conquer, I determined that tle authentic talking done by the four-footed; but Classic Essay Language of Composition in a roundtable do use with her. We were talking about the
do use with her. We were talking about the
Language is the tool of my trade. And I use them
discussion of the rhetorical features and
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during the Harlem Renaissance, a period of enormous creativity of
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folklorist, and anthropologist, she first gained attention with her
CLOSE READING Identity I would learn the bicycle. that is no reason why the two-wheeled should discussion of the rhetorical features and price of new and used furniture and I heard
build context. As a classroom teacher, you need to make adjustments not only in the
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ou might ask students to think about family
You might ask students to think about family

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all — all the Englishes I grew up with.
price of new and used furniture and I heard
pedagogical approaches to this text is
pedagogical approaches to this text is
short stories, including “Sweat” and “Spunk.” She is best known for
African American artists, writers, and musicians. A novelist,
relationships and identity before they read
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texts and the tasks your students encounter, but also in the ways they encounter them.
myself saying this: “Not waste money that way.”
Recently, I was made keenly aware of the dif-
Recently, I was made keenly aware of the dif-
available in both video and podcast form.
Y ou might want to point out the witty use of learning it himself, “You women have no idea of to chronicle in the softly flowing vocables of my available in both video and podcast form. myself saying this: “Not waste money that way.”
You might want to point out the witty use of
discussion of the rhetorical features and
discussion of the rhetorical features and
her novel Their Eyes Were Watching God (1937), set in Eatonville,
folklorist, and anthropologist, she first gained attention with her
this passage. Have they experienced family
ferent Englishes I do use. I was giving a talk to a
ferent Englishes I do use. I was giving a talk to a
My husband was with us as well, and he didn’t
personification in paragraph 4 (the bicycle the new realm of happiness which the bicycle bicycle is to the following purport. I heard it as Both formats can be found in the Teacher’s My husband was with us as well, and he didn’t
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pedagogical approaches to this text is
pedagogical approaches to this text is
short stories, including “Sweat” and “Spunk.” She is best known for
For this reason, many marginal notes are specifically designed to help you differentiate
Florida, where Hurston grew up; the town was the first incorporated
clashes? Which clashes are simply personal
standard American English. However, this products. Not for redistribution.
notice any switch in my English. And then I
large group of people, the same talk I had
“speak[s]” to its rider). What life lessons has opened to us men.” Already I knew well we trundled off down the Priory incline at the Resource Materials. large group of people, the same talk I had notice any switch in my English. And then I
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available in both video and podcast form.
available in both video and podcast form.
her novel Their Eyes Were Watching God (1937), set in Eatonville,
African American community in the United States. She attended Howard University and
differences of opinion and which clashes
your instruction.
realized why. It’s because over the twenty years
does the bicycle seem to suggest to its enough that tens of thousands who could never suburban home of Lady Henry Somerset, Both formats can be found in the Teacher’s realized why. It’s because over the twenty years
already given to half a dozen other groups. The
already given to half a dozen other groups. The
Both formats can be found in the Teacher’s
won a scholarship to Barnard College in New York City, living in Harlem throughout the
Florida, where Hurston grew up; the town was the first incorporated
may arise from cultural expectations? How ELL Essential Guide Handout
nature of the talk was about my writing, my life,
nature of the talk was about my writing, my life,
we’ve been together I’ve often used that same
rider, and how does this advice correspond afford to own, feed, and stable a horse, had by Reigate, England; it said: “Behold, I do not fail TRM Resource Materials. we’ve been together I’ve often used that same
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1920s. Toward the end of her life, Hurston remained out of the public eye; she was buried in
African American community in the United States. She attended Howard University and
to Willard’s desire to effect change both an unmarked grave in Florida. important are family and their parents’ cul- and my book, The Joy Luck Club . The talk was kind of English with him, and sometimes he
An ELL Essential Guide for this reading
An ELL Essential Guide for this reading
kind of English with him, and sometimes he
and my book, The Joy Luck Club . The talk was
won a scholarship to Barnard College in New York City, living in Harlem throughout the
tures to their sense of identity?
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can be found in the Teacher’s Resource
judiciously and effectively? Why do stu- this bright invention enjoyed the swiftness of you; I am not a skittish beastie, but a sober, can be found in the Teacher’s Resource even uses it with me. It has become our lan-
even uses it with me. It has become our lan-
going along well enough, until I remembered
going along well enough, until I remembered
1920s. Toward the end of her life, Hurston remained out of the public eye; she was buried in
KEY CONTEXT Hurston is a major figure of the Harlem Renaissance, an artistic movement

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dents believe Willard chose this particular motion which is perhaps the most fascinating well-conducted roadster. I did not ask you to Materials. one major difference that made the whole talk guage of intimacy, a different sort of English
An ELL Essential Guide for this reading
An ELL Essential Guide for this reading
one major difference that made the whole talk
guage of intimacy, a different sort of English
an unmarked grave in Florida.
Building Context: These notes suggest
spanning the 1920s and 1930s that celebrated Black life and culture. Most of her writing takes place
rhetorical strategy here? feature of material life, the charm of a wide out- mount or drive, but since you have done so you can be found in the Teacher’s Resource that relates to family talk, the language I grew
sound wrong. My mother was in the room. And
sound wrong. My mother was in the room. And
that relates to family talk, the language I grew
can be found in the Teacher’s Resource
look upon the natural world, and that sense of must now learn the laws of balance and exploita- TRM Vocabulary Handout up with.

in the American South, where Jim Crow laws enforced racial segregation from the 1870s through the
BUILDING CONTEXT
KEY CONTEXT Hurston is a major figure of the Harlem Renaissance, an artistic movement
Materials.
Materials.
ways to familiarize students with the context
up with.
it was perhaps the first time she had heard me
it was perhaps the first time she had heard me
mastery which is probably the greatest attraction tion. I did not invent these laws, but I have been Vocabulary in Context exercises based on So you’ll have some idea of what this family
Vocabulary in Context exercises based on
1960s. “How It Feels to Be Colored Me” was first published in The World Tomorrow , a progressive
spanning the 1920s and 1930s that celebrated Black life and culture. Most of her writing takes place
give a lengthy speech, using the kind of English I
give a lengthy speech, using the kind of English I
TRM Vocabulary Handout
of a text. They get students thinking about
First-generation American students will
in horseback-riding. But the steed that never built conformably to them, and you must suit challenging words from this reading can be 5
challenging words from this reading can be
in the American South, where Jim Crow laws enforced racial segregation from the 1870s through the
political magazine that was an encouraging home for Harlem Renaissance writers, in May 1928.
have never used with her. I was saying things like
have never used with her. I was saying things like
CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING tires, and is “mettlesome” in the fullest sense of yourself to the unchanging regulations of gravity, found in the Teacher’s Resource Materials. talk I heard sounds like, I’ll quote what my
found in the Teacher’s Resource Materials.
likely be readily able to connect to the diffi- Vocabulary in Context exercises based on
Vocabulary in Context exercises based on
1960s. “How It Feels to Be Colored Me” was first published in The World Tomorrow , a progressive
(or researching) key cultural, historical, or
“The intersection of memory upon imagination”
“The intersection of memory upon imagination”
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the word, is full of tricks and capers, and to hold general and specific, as illustrated in me. Strange owing up; they pr obably challenging words from this reading can be mother said during a recent conversation which
an faced gr
The front porch might seem a daring place
The front porch might seem a daring place
culties T
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culties Tan faced growing up; they probably challenging words from this reading can be
political magazine that was an encouraging home for Harlem Renaissance writers, in May 1928.
You may want to highlight some of the his head steady and make him prance to suit as the paradox may seem, you will do this best by and “There is an aspect of my fiction that relates I videotaped and then transcribed. During this
and “There is an aspect of my fiction that relates
geographical information.
for the rest of the town, but it was a gallery seat
I extenuating circumstances except the fact that
recognize the notion of having dual identi- found in the Teacher’s Resource Materials.
tricky vocabulary coming up in this pas- I extenuating circumstances except the fact that for the rest of the town, but it was a gallery seat found in the Teacher’s Resource Materials. conversation, my mother was talking about a
to thus-and-thus” — a speech filled with
to thus-and-thus” — a speech filled with
not trying to do it at all. You must make up what
d bplishment. I had often
am colored but I offer nothing in the way of for me. My favorite place was atop the gate-
ties and having to communicate for family
you is no small accom
ties and having to communicate for family
I am the only Negro in the United States whose
am color
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The front porch might seem a daring place
g in the w
ut I offer nothin
The front porch might seem a daring place
sage (pars. 3–4) in order to provide a step- I am the only Negro in the United States whose a y of for me. My favorite place was atop the gate- BUILDING CONTEXT
grandfather on the mother’s side was not an
I extenuating circumstances except the fact that you are pleased to call your mind — make it up
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members whose dominant language is not
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members whose dominant language is not
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post. Proscenium box for a born first-nighter.
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mentioned in my temperance writings that the
for the rest of the town, but it was a gallery seat
for the rest of the town, but it was a gallery seat
I extenuating circumstances except the fact that
ping stone to understanding (steed: horse grandfather on the mother’s side was not an post. Proscenium box for a born first-nighter. 174
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bicycle was perhaps our strongest ally in winning
for me. My favorite place was atop the gate-
I am the only Negro in the United States whose Not only did I enjoy the show, but I didn’t mind
I am the only Negro in the United States whose Not only did I enjoy the show, but I didn’t mind
Indian chief.
for me. My favorite place was atop the gate-
standar
d American English. However If students are unfamiliar with the Harlem If students are unfamiliar with the Harlem
available for riding; mettlesome: spirited Indian chief. speedily, or you will be cast in yonder mud- , this BUILDING CONTEXT
essay can be taught in a way that cultivates
essay can be taught in a way that cultivates
I remember the very day that I became col-
I remember the very day that I became col-
post. Proscenium box for a born first-nighter.
post. Proscenium box for a born first-nighter.
grandfather on the mother’s side was not an the actors knowing that I liked it. I usually
grandfather on the mother’s side was not an the actors knowing that I liked it. I usually
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Renaissance, you might have them do
and courageous; capers: skips about in a young men away from public-houses, because it an puddle, and no blame to me and no thanks to Renaissance, you might have them do
a connection with all students, r
Not only did I enjoy the show, but I didn’t mind
Not only did I enjoy the show, but I didn’t mind
spoke to them in passing. I’d wave at them
ored. Up to my thirte
yourself. Two things must occupy your thinking
Indian chief. enth year I lived in the little
Indian chief. enth year I lived in the little
dless
afforded them a ple
a connection with all students, regardless If students are unfamiliar with the Harlem If students are unfamiliar with the Harlem
some quick research into the social context
lively way; blithesome: cheerful; Balaam’s ored. Up to my thirteasure far more enduring, and spoke to them in passing. I’d wave at them egarsome quick research into the social context
ou can r
I remember the very day that I became col- and when they returned my salute, I would
I remember the very day that I became col- and when they returned my salute, I would
of heritage. Y
Negro town of Eatonville, Florida. It is exclu-
an exhilaration as much more delightful as the
the actors knowing that I liked it. I usually
and some of its other prominent figures,
and some of its other prominent figures,
the actors knowing that I liked it. I usually
beast: a biblical reference in which a don- Negro town of Eatonville, Florida. It is exclu- powers to the exclusion of every other thing: first, emind students they Renaissance, you might have them do
of heritage. You can remind students they Renaissance, you might have them do
ored. Up to my thirteenth year I lived in the little say something like this: “Howdy-do-well-I-
natural is than the unnatural. From my observa-
sively a colored town. The only white people I
ored. Up to my thirteenth year I lived in the little say something like this: “Howdy-do-well-I-
code-switch often. They likely use dif such as Langston Hughes, Claude McKay,
spoke to them in passing. I’d wave at them
fer
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spoke to them in passing. I’d wave at them
ent some quick research into the social context
key is given powers to see an angel and sively a colored town. The only white people I the goal; and, second, the momentum requisite such as Langston Hughes, Claude McKay, 12/10/22 2:33 PM
code-switch often. They likely use different some quick research into the social context
CLOSE READING
tion of my own brother and hundreds of young
Negro town of Eatonville, Florida. It is exclu- thank-you-where-you-goin’?” Usually automo-
“Englishes” throughout their lives when
Negro town of Eatonville, Florida. It is exclu- thank-you-where-you-goin’?” Usually automo-
and when they returned my salute, I would
Nella Larsen, and Duke Ellington. You might
knew passed through the town going to or com-
and when they returned my salute, I would
Nella Larsen, and Duke Ellington. You might
“Englishes” thr
rebukes his master for mistreating him; knew passed through the town going to or com- to reach it. Do not look down like an imbecile oughout their lives when and some of its other prominent figures, DIFFERENTIATION
and some of its other prominent figures,
sively a colored town. The only white people I bile or the horse paused at this, and after a
they communicate with their par
sively a colored town. The only white people I bile or the horse paused at this, and after a
ing from Orlando. The native whites rode dusty
say something like this: “Howdy-do-well-I-
men who have been my pupils, I have always
also have them research the terms for race
also have them research the terms for race
say something like this: “Howdy-do-well-I-
vocable: a word with reference to form ing from Orlando. The native whites rode dusty upon the steering-wheel in front of you — that ents, with such as Langston Hughes, Claude McKay,
they communicate with their parents, with such as Langston Hughes, Claude McKay,
You might ask students to explore the pur-
thank-you-where-you-goin’?” Usually automo-
thank-you-where-you-goin’?” Usually automo-
knew passed through the town going to or com- queer exchange of compliments, I would prob-
knew passed through the town going to or com- queer exchange of compliments, I would prob-
of the time, noting different meanings and
horses, the Northern tourists chugged down the
held that a boy’s heart is not set in him to do evil
their friends, or with their teachers; when Nella Larsen, and Duke Ellington. You might
their friends, or with their teachers; when Nella Larsen, and Duke Ellington. You might
rather than meaning). You may also want to horses, the Northern tourists chugged down the would be about as wise as for a nauseated voy- of the time, noting different meanings and Connections to Text
poses and effects of Tan’s rhetorical choices
connotations within the time period. As
any more than a girl’s, and that the reason our
ing from Orlando. The native whites rode dusty ably “go a piece of the way” with them, as we
connotations within the time period. As
ing from Orlando. The native whites rode dusty ably “go a piece of the way” with them, as we
sandy village road in automobiles. The town
they write an essay in AP English or text also have them research the terms for race
bile or the horse paused at this, and after a
bile or the horse paused at this, and after a
help students navigate the metaphors Wil- sandy village road in automobiles. The town ager to keep his optical instruments fixed upon ® English or text also have them research the terms for race Tan’s list of some of the characteristics of her
in her opening paragraphs. Tan opens her
young men fall into evil ways is largely because
they read, students could pay attention to
they read, students could pay attention to
queer exchange of compliments, I would prob-
queer exchange of compliments, I would prob-
a message to a friend. Y
a message to a friend. You might ask stu- of the time, noting different meanings and
knew the Southerners and never stopped cane
horses, the Northern tourists chugged down the say in farthest Florida. If one of my family hap-
horses, the Northern tourists chugged down the say in farthest Florida. If one of my family hap-
lard uses for a bicycle in these paragraphs, knew the Southerners and never stopped cane the rolling waves. It is the curse of life that nearly ou might ask stu- of the time, noting different meanings and formal English at the end of paragraph 3
essay with an illustration of her identity as a
chewing when they passed. But the Northerners
we have not had the wit and wisdom to provide
sandy village road in automobiles. The town pened to come to the front in time to see me, of
sandy village road in automobiles. The town pened to come to the front in time to see me, of
dents to list contexts in which they use dif- connotations within the time period. As
ably “go a piece of the way” with them, as we
ably “go a piece of the way” with them, as we
the different terms Hurston uses, beginning
dents to list contexts in which they use dif- connotations within the time period. As
often comparing it to a horse (“the steed chewing when they passed. But the Northerners every one looks down. But the microscope will the different terms Hurston uses, beginning recalls Orwell’s lists in “Politics and the
writer rather than as a scholar. She begins
ferent forms of speech, and then ask them they read, students could pay attention to
were something else again. They were peered at
fer
them with amusements suited to their joyous
knew the Southerners and never stopped cane course negotiations would be rudely broken
knew the Southerners and never stopped cane course negotiations would be rudely broken
ent forms of speech, and then ask them they read, students could pay attention to
say in farthest Florida. If one of my family hap-
say in farthest Florida. If one of my family hap-
with the essay’s title.
that never tires”). were something else again. They were peered at never set you free; you must glue your eyes to the with the essay’s title. English Language” (Chapter 9, pp. 916–929).
by defining “scholar” and “writer” in her own
youth, by means of which they could invest their
chewing when they passed. But the Northerners off. But even so, it is clear that I was the first
chewing when they passed. But the Northerners off. But even so, it is clear that I was the first
to explore any tensions they see among the different terms Hurston uses, beginning
cautiously from behind curtains by the timid. telescope for ever and a day. Look up and off and You might have students read Orwell’s essay
cautiously from behind curtains by the timid.
to explore any tensions they see among the different terms Hurston uses, beginning
pened to come to the front in time to see me, of
pened to come to the front in time to see me, of
words—see “definition” method of develop-
with the essay’s title.
were something else again. They were peered at “welcome-to-our-state” Floridian, and I hope
were something else again. They were peered at “welcome-to-our-state” Floridian, and I hope
The more venturesome would come out on the
The more venturesome would come out on the on and out; get forehead and foot into line, the with the essay’s title. and compare the two writer’s attitudes
superabundant animal spirits in ways that
them. What are “all the Englishes [they]
them. What are “all the Englishes [they]
course negotiations would be rudely broken
course negotiations would be rudely broken
should harm no one and help themselves t
cautiously from behind curtains by the timid. the Miami Chamber of Commerce will please
porch to watch them go past and got just as o the latter acting as a rhythmic spur in the flanks of ment in Chapter 2, page 80—and supports toward formal English.
porch to watch them go past and got just as
off. But even so, it is clear that I was the first
grew up with”?
off. But even so, it is clear that I was the first
cautiously from behind curtains by the timid. the Miami Chamber of Commerce will please
DIFFERENTIATION much pleasure out of the tourists as the tourists your equilibriated equine; so shall you win, and these definitions with an anecdote. You might
much pleasure out of the tourists as the tourists
The more venturesome would come out on the take notice.
The more venturesome would come out on the take notice.
best development and the cleanliest ways of liv-
“welcome-to-our-state” Floridian, and I hope
“welcome-to-our-state” Floridian, and I hope
the Miami Chamber of Commerce will please
porch to watch them go past and got just as
the Miami Chamber of Commerce will please
ing. So as a temperance reformer I always felt a
porch to watch them go past and got just as
got out of the village.
Speaking and Listening got out of the village. that right speedily. ask students to locate the shortest sentence
in paragraph 3 and discuss its purpose. Then,
strong attraction toward the bicycle, because it is “It was divinely said that the kingdom of God 5
much pleasure out of the tourists as the tourists
much pleasure out of the tourists as the tourists
take notice.
take notice.
You might have small groups of students the vehicle of so much harmless pleasure, and is within you. Some make a mysticism of this 181 turning to paragraph 4, in what way does Tan CLOSE READING
got out of the village.
got out of the village.
examine Willard’s claim in paragraph 4: “It because the skill required in handling it obliges declaration, but it is hard common sense; for the contrast her professional language with the
is the curse of life that nearly every one those who mount to keep clear heads and steady lesson you will learn from me is this: every 181 “language of intimacy”? How do these intro- Key Passage. The highlighted text is a rich
ductory paragraphs lay the groundwork for
looks down. But the microscope will never hands. Nor could I see a reason in the world why Check for Understanding: These notes encourage you to check in with passage suited for close reading. Students
set you free; you must glue your eyes to 05_sheatlc4e_40925_ch04_170_315.indd 181 12/10/22 2:33 PM the remainder of the essay? can annotate this key passage in the book’s
a woman should not ride the silent steed so swift
CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING
CLOSE READING
students about key features — such as main arguments, rhetorical
the telescope for ever and a day. Look up and blithesome. . . . 1 Balaam is a biblical figure whose donkey, miraculously given the digital platform, or you can print it to be
and off and on and out.” Which topics or 05_sheatlc4e_40925_ch04_170_315.indd 181 power of speech, saves his life. — Eds. 12/10/22 2:33 PM annotated by hand.
strategies, supporting evidence, and vocabulary — that are essential for
Key Passage. The highlighted text is a rich
Students might need help recognizing Hur-
CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING
CLOSE READING
issues are better analyzed closely in isola- 188 ston’s tone in the first paragraphs: she uses passage suited for close reading. Students
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tion (with a microscope) and which lend some sly humor, especially in paragraph 3. students to grasp in order to fully engage with a text. These notes are often chapter 4 / Identity
Key Passage. The highlighted text is a rich
Students might need help recognizing Hur- can annotate this key passage in the book’s
themselves to long-range vision (with a You might begin by reading aloud the first digital platform, or you can print it to be
ston’s tone in the first paragraphs: she uses found in places that might cause confusion for students.
passage suited for close reading. Students
telescope)? Groups could brainstorm top- four paragraphs. Before doing so, you could can annotate this key passage in the book’s
some sly humor, especially in paragraph 3. annotated by hand.
four paragraphs. Before doing so, you could
ics in each category, and then draft a thesis ask the class to pay attention to her tone and digital platform, or you can print it to be
ask the class to pay attention to her tone and
You might begin by reading aloud the first
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TRM Annotation Handout
to try to characterize it, and to write down
to try to characterize it, and to write down
annotated by hand.
four paragraphs. Before doing so, you could
about the way to approach life. any questions or impressions they might
any questions or impressions they might
ask the class to pay attention to her tone and A student handout for annotating this text can
TRM Annotation Handout
The final sentence in paragraph 4 might prove
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have. You may want to note for them that her
ou may want to note for them that her
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difficult for students. You might ask students
tone changes throughout the essay. Addition-
tone changes throughout the essay. Addition- A student handout for annotating this text can
any questions or impressions they might
to “chunk” the passage. “Look up and off
ally , students might have questions about a be found in the Teacher’s Resource Materials.
ally, students might have questions about a
have. You may want to note for them that her
and on and out” is an example of how syntax
“Proscenium box” (and the theater metaphor
“Pr oscenium box” (and the theater metaphor
tone changes throughout the essay. Addition-
and pacing can represent the writer’s pur-
that extends to the next sentence and to
ally, students might have questions about a
that extends to the next sentence and to
pose. How does Willard connect the bicycle
“Proscenium box” (and the theater metaphor
paragraph 4). If you are not familiar with this
paragraph 4). If you are not familiar with this
context, it may be useful to perform r with the horse in her phrase “equilibriated
ch
esear
context, it may be useful to perform research
that extends to the next sentence and to
of your own. equine”? You could also use this moment to
paragraph 4). If you are not familiar with this
remind students about how the punctuation
context, it may be useful to perform research
of your own. for the quotation works, since the bicycle
continues to “speak” in paragraph 5.
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