Before Reading
Think About What You Know
Respond in writing to the Reader's Journal question. Then discuss your response with a few classmates. The idea of enjoying the moment is related to the carpe diem theme, which suggests making the most of the limited time of life. Keep this idea and your own thoughts about enjoying the moment in mind as you read the selection.
During Reading
Relate to What You Know
1. Listen as your teacher reads epigram 12. Think about how the verse is related to the carpe diem theme. Use a cluster chart like the one on page 544 to record lines that refer to the carpe diem theme.
2. Read the next epigrams on your own. Keep the carpe diem theme in mind and write appropriate lines in your cluster chart.
Fix-Up Idea: Use Guided Reading Questions
If you have trouble recognizing the theme of the selection, go back and answer the Guided Reading Questions. These questions will help you focus on main ideas in the selection.
After Reading
Summarize What You Learned
With your group from the Before-Reading activity, compare the items you identified as related to the carpe diem theme. Discuss the analyze and synthesize questions on page 548.