Tues. May 12, 2015: Overview of the rest of the Semester

Today, I provided an overview of what we will focus on for the remainder of the semester. The students have been provided with all readings. The steps to active reading are expectations. If they do all the steps, they will be rewarded with 100 per cent for those readings. More details will follow.
THIS IS ALSO A LAST CALL FOR YOUR READING QUESTIONS ON LORD OF THE FLIES. THEY NEED TO BE IN BY THE END OF CLASS TOMORROW.

Notes from class"

Overview of B30

Until End of the year

 

The final Unit: Short Stories (Characterization)

·       You will read five short stories ACTIVELY (yes, you will be marked on this part)

o  Review title

o  Read a paragraph and highlight the five W’s

o  Paraphrase the paragraph in a FEW words

o  Note ANY examples of stylistic devices (highlight and label)

o  Put in question marks where there are any changes of direction (odd shifts, moments of confusion: these can help us when we discuss a piece)

 

·       Create five short story critiques (one on each story) with a focus on Characterization (you will not have to do MLA citation!)

·       I will discuss each of these stories in-class; however, I might not match up to your own reading schedule.

·       Get short stories read by the end of the long weekend

·       More TBA

 

Understanding the 15 Common Errors

·       These mini lessons will be incorporated into your classes

 

Getting independent novel completed (Due June 8)

 

Essay Structure/test prep