MAin-side-hidden
A routine for analyzing the depth of an incident, text, or artwork.
Description: The Main-Side-Hidden thinking routine engages students in forming multiple narratives based on the artifact being examined. Through this process additional questions may arise for exploration.
How to Use the Strategy: Access online instructions here. Content Applications: ELA students made a visual of their thinking regarding the main story, side stories, and hidden stories during a study of the novel
The Watsons Go To Birmingham by Christopher Paul Curtis. |
Main-Side-Hidden Routine
used in Jari Pathenos' ELA8 classroom. By understanding an author’s hidden story (theme), we can better make predictions about the main story (conflict, climax, resolution). Resources
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