During Reading
Read with a Purpose in Mind
1. Listen as your teacher reads the first 26 lines. What purpose does Milton identify? What other information does he give in relation to this purpose?
2. Continue reading the selection on your own. Keep Milton's purpose in mind as you read. Make notes about the ways Milton achieves his purpose.
Fix-Up Idea: Unlock Difficult Words
Before reading the selection, preview the Words for Everyday Use. Read each word, definition, and contextual sentence carefully. Write your own contextual sentence for each word. Then preview the footnotes. Read each word or phrase and its explanation carefully. As you read, refer back to the footnotes to refresh your understanding of the words. Use context clues to determine the meaning of any other unfamiliar word. If you cannot understand the word using context clues, consult a dictionary.