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Mod #5 - Close Reading Instructions

10/1/2013

 
During your learning in Module #5, you are learning about close reading, which helps with analysis.

Follow the instructions below in order to prepare for your Death/Loss Unit Test in class on Wednesday, October 9.

  1. Choose 2 stories from the unit in which to perform a close reading. You may need to print a story that was only available via web. You can use the library or my classroom laptops to do this if needed.
  2. Perform a close reading on each story with a focus on: literary devices and theme.
  3. Take notes, annotate print outs, use sticky notes, etc. to gather information you will need for your test.
  4. Bring the notes to class. You can bring your own textbook if you want, or you may use one in the classroom. If you printed a story, please bring that as well.
  5. You are going to use the notes to construct an essay during the in-class unit test.

The unit test will also include questions about each of the readings throughout the unit. Please be sure to review any information needed in order to prepare for the unit test. There will be no reading comprehension questions. 

Mod #4 Discussion

9/21/2013

 
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This week I'm going to leave the blog open. I'm still going to check to make sure you posted according to the deadlines, but I'm not going to hold your posts. They will be posted as you submit them. This is more of a real-world experience in online class discussion, and I want to see how the class handles it.



Suggestion
: Read the story "No Witchcraft for Sale" first before creating your blog.

Prompt: What are your thoughts about “magic” herbs or potions and their healing effects? Do you think that powerful thoughts can control the health (or death) of a person? Why? How? 

How might these two questions relate to religious beliefs?

Mod #3 - Death & Loss Assignments

9/14/2013

 
Due Date: Friday, September 20- 6:30 p.m.
Overview
E-Read: "Between the Pool and the Gardenias" - VLN (links)
E-Read: "Eveline" - VLN (links)

Instructional Material
E-Stream: James Joyce VLN
E-Stream: Foreshadowing and Flashback VLN
E-Link: Foreshadowing and Flashback PowerPoint VLN
E-Link: James Joyce VLN
E-Links: (2) Edwidge Danticat VLN

Portfolio & Assessments
E-Assignment:"Between the Pool and the Gardenias" questions - Erdman website
E-Assignment:"Eveline" questions - Erdman website
E-Assignment: Loss and Death Hyperbook - Erdman website - This is continuation through Mods 1-4.
E-Assignment: Discussion Board - Erdman Blog
          Initial Post Due Date: Tuesday, September 17- 6:30 p.m.
          Reply to a Post Due Date: Friday, September 20- 6:30 p.m.
E-Vocab: WOW 1 & 2 Review - VLN
E MC Quiz: "Between the Pool and the Gardenias" VLN 

E MC Quiz: "Eveline" VLN 
Test: Vocab WOW 1 & 2 - In class

Module #3 - Discussion #2 - Why is it in this unit?

9/13/2013

 
Initial Post: In a well-organized response, discuss why “Eveline” by James Joyce is part of the Death and Loss unit. Be sure to use textual reference to support your ideas.

Response: Choose one student to respond to regarding his/her post.

Module #3 - Discussion #1 - How background shapes writing

9/13/2013

 
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Edwidge Danticat Creative Commons: Photo by David Shankbone
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Creative Commons: Photo by C. Ruf, Zurich, ca. 1918
Initial Post: Choose one of the short stories, "Between the Pool and the Gardenias" or "Eveline," from this module. Re-read the biography information about the author of the short story (either Edwidge Danticat or James Joyce). In a well-organized response, discuss how the author’s background shaped his/her writing. Be sure to use textual reference to support your ideas.

Response: Choose one student to respond to regarding his/her post.

Loss & Death Unit Introduction

8/30/2013

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As you begin this unit, you will view a PowerPoint presentation. To open the presentation, go to the Death & Loss Unit through the Module Button on the English 12 Online page. The Introduction PowerPoint is the first button. Follow the directions on the 2nd slide that states that your analysis will go on the blog. You will reply to this post with your analysis of the photo. Be sure to follow the directions in the PowerPoint. Postings will not be viewed until all students have completed the assignment.
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