11/17 Talk about new seats Review quote analysis process. Practice as a class. Work individually. End Goal: Be able to explain the importance of a quote. Eventually, use this skill to connect quotes to major themes. They are coming. Who needs to sit close (1 st three rows) in order to see? WHY IS THIS QUOTE IMPORTANT?!?!?!! Answers must be AT LEAST three complete sentences. Any less, it is completely wrong. What does it reveal about the plot? What does it reveal about a character? Does this quote make you feel differently about a character/situation? Can you use this quote to characterize someone? Does this quote connect to/advance the theme? Does this quote advance the plot or offer a twist? Can you connect to this quote? First, find the quote in the book. Second, read a little before and a little after to refresh your memory. USUALLY, a paragraph before and after, but you can read as much as you need! Third, look over the questions and decide which one best applies to the quote. Write a brief analysis of that quote. There is a beast in my gut, I can hear it scraping away at the inside of my rib. (51) This quote is important because it reveals something about Melinda. This quote reveals that Melinda has a serious secret she is keeping and she is not coping well. She is physically and mentally falling apart. I think that if she doesnt share it, she is going to get worse. Thats not the reaction I was hoping for, but I guess it was positive. (64) This revolutionary spirit is even breaking out in social studies class. (67) I cant get any words out, it is too dry. (63) Maybe Ill be an artist if I grow up. (78) I am actually grateful to go back to school. (74) I almost tell them right then and there. Tears flood my eyes. (72)