Concentric Squares
Square 1 (Concrete)
1. Choose the most SIGNIFICANT word in the text.
2. Write the denotative meaning of the word.
3. Write the connotative interpretation as well.
4. Write the line from the TEXT where the word appears.
5. Write one COMPLETE sentence that explains the significance of the word.
Square 2 (Abstract)
1. Referring to the text, make at least four inferences about the word.
2. Write an explanation that links the inferences to the word in Square 1.
3. You must write in COMPLETE SENTENCES.
Square 3 (Thematic)
1. Write TWO thematic statements drawn from the significant word you wrote in Square 1.
2. Tie everything to the work as a whole.
1. Choose the most SIGNIFICANT word in the text.
2. Write the denotative meaning of the word.
3. Write the connotative interpretation as well.
4. Write the line from the TEXT where the word appears.
5. Write one COMPLETE sentence that explains the significance of the word.
Square 2 (Abstract)
1. Referring to the text, make at least four inferences about the word.
2. Write an explanation that links the inferences to the word in Square 1.
3. You must write in COMPLETE SENTENCES.
Square 3 (Thematic)
1. Write TWO thematic statements drawn from the significant word you wrote in Square 1.
2. Tie everything to the work as a whole.
My handwriting is TERRIBLE!!! But that's okay, I did my work! Now, do yours!