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Inference and Theme

Inference and Theme. Analyzing poetry. 1975: Year of the Cat. Introduction In this lesson, you will read “1975 : Year of the Cat” by Thanhha Lai and use text-based inferences to support analysis of the poem.

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Inference and Theme

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  1. Inference and Theme Analyzing poetry

  2. 1975: Year of the Cat Introduction • In this lesson, you will read “1975: Year of the Cat” by Thanhha Lai and use text-based inferences to support analysis of the poem. • You will then complete a short writing task asking them to show evidence of themes from the poem and make predictions as to what will happen next. • Finally, you will work in groups to decipher unknown words and phrases in the poem.

  3. What are our CCSS Goals?

  4. Where is Vietnam?

  5. Analysis of the Poem:

  6. Vocabulary Development • What words are new to you or unknown? • Make a list of these and then share in your group. • What words are still unknown to you?

  7. Exit Ticket • Write a sentence explaining what the theme of the poem is, using evidence from the text. • Place work from both activities in the 7/8 period black box.

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