Today we are stretching our presentation skills and our creativity. You are going to have time to create a visual representation of your facts. Utilizing this newfound understanding of your researched ideas, you will then explain to the class what you learned. Example: **When you write an essay, you begin your intro broadly, then narrow your thoughts to a thesis. Then, for the conclusion, you will do the opposite. A visual representation of this is a TOOTSIE ROLL rolled up and sitting on it's end. \ / \ / \ / | | | | | | | | / \ / \ / \ After drawing this on the board, I would explain the parts of the essay and compare them to the drawing.
We will draw names from a hat to determine who goes when. If we don't finish today (which we probably won't), we will finish next week. Homework: Complete reading through to the end of chapter 22 in your text. For Tuesday, you will complete the text. Have a great day! -Mrs. Coller Right now, students should be finishing the book Things Fall Apart.
We are having class discussions answering the following questions, so students formed groups, wrote out the answers, and presented them in class.
Tomorrow we will be presenting your nonfiction work. I won't tell you now how you'll present, but think creatively. Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night
by Dylan Thomas Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rage at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Though wise men at their end know dark is right, Because their words had forked no lightning they Do not go gentle into that good night. Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay, Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight, And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way, Do not go gentle into that good night. Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay, Rage, rage against the dying of the light. And you, my father, there on the sad height, Curse, bless me now with your fierce tears, I pray. Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Prompt:
Many changes happened in Okonkwo's village and the surrounding areas. You, as a young member of the village, want to institute yet another change. Your assignment is to think of a change you would make in the daily life/customs of the village. Present your idea to the egwugwu to persuade them to approve of your idea. When you write this, it will be in the form of a speech. Prewriting: The first thing you need to do is make a list of the ceremonies and traditions of the villagers. Include things like the number of wives the men have, how the bride price is agreed upon, and how the villagers settle disputes. Then think of something you would like to add or change. Perhaps you are a young girl who wants to choose her own husband or a young boy who does not want to hunt or go to war with the men of the village. Next, make a list of all the reasons that your change is beneficial to you personally and to the clan. Think about how you would implement your change. Tell what you think the results of the change would be. Drafting: Write as if you were at a village meeting, addressing the egwugwu. How would you bring up your subject? Use this as your opening paragraph. Then write one paragraph for each of your arguments, using logical evidence to support your statements and fill out your paragraphs. What would you say in closing your speech to convince the egwugwu of the merits of your plans? Use that as your closing paragraph. Prompt: When you have finished writing your first draft, ask another student to read it. After reading, (s)he should tell you what (s)he liked best about your paper, which parts were difficult to understand, and ways in which your work could be improved. Reread your paper considering your critic's comments, and make corrections you think are necessary. Proofreading: Do a final reading of your paper, double checking your voice, organization, ideas, conventions, word choice, and sentence structure. Your next ORB (outside reading book) will be Historical Fiction. You do not have to have the book read until after Christmas break, but you need to bring your chosen book to class on Friday for a book check.
In class today, you read chapter 12 from Things Fall Apart. For homework, answer the following questions as a Comment Reply on the this blog. To do this, simply click COMMENT (above in pink). Be creative in your answers and feel free to respond appropriately to the answers of others in the class. This is due by midnight tonight, and each comment you leave must have your first name and last initial. What aspect(s) of life is/are celebrated here in this chapter? Describe Okonkwo as if you just met him in this chapter. How does he compare to what you already know about the man? What is your favorite aspect of Igbo culture so far? |
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