Download Collections Grade 9 Selection Focus Collection 1 “Rituals of Memory

Collections Grade 9 Selection Focus
Collection 1
“Rituals of Memory” by Kimberly M. Blaeser, p.21
KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVE: SWABT…determine a central idea and analyze its
development over the course of a text
 VOCABULARY STRATEGY: Vocabulary/Concept Maps (5), Skim/Scan
 NOTES: Read the essay “Rituals of Memory” by Kimberly M. Blaeser. Then,
reread the lines indicated with each question below. Answer each question,
citing text evidence.
1. Lines 1–16: Where does Blaeser use the term metaphor? Explain what she is
comparing. Summarize the central idea in lines 9–16, based on this metaphor.
2. Lines 17–24: Where does Blaeser define rituals of memory? State the main idea in
your own words.
3. Lines 29–45: Infer Blaeser’s purpose in these lines. What rhetoric helps her
advance that purpose?
4. Lines 56–63: Give examples of Blaeser’s language that creates imagery. Explain
what Blaeser means by “We stood together in a great ceremonial loop of our
humanity.”
5. Lines 75–79: Explain how Blaeser develops a central idea introduced earlier.
6. Lines 97–103: What are two examples of metaphor in these lines? How do the
metaphors help Blaeser achieve her purpose?
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STRATEGIES FOR ANNOTATIONS: Determine Central Idea, p.25
ANALYZING TEXT AND MEDIA: Cite Text Evidence, p.25
PERFORMANCE TASK: (Speaking Activity) Discussion, p.25
LANGUAGE AND STYLE: Noun Clauses and Prepositional Phrases review
(T.B.A.)
 VOCABULARY: Critical, p.26, Denotations and Connotations, p.26
 SELECTION TEST