What has actually happended in the text? (Literally)
This is where you summarize the content of the text.
Only include information that you can verify on the page.
Spot the symbols.
Consider figurative language, images, style, structure.
What is the effect of the author's choices?
What might be the theme? Does the author seem to be commenting on life in general?
Can you make inferences?
"This text reminds me of _______________."
Make connections to other texts. Remember that "texts" refers to stories, novels, poems, songs, films, plays, skits, speeches, television programs, paintings, photographs, magazine articles, editorials, museum installations...
Does this text remind you of a personal experience? Are you reminded of the experiences of someone you know?
What BIG ideas are addressed by this text?
Consider the essential questions that are suggested by this text.
What thematic statements are communicated by this text?