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Module 5 - #2 - Close Reading Instructions

2/21/2014

 
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, March 5.

  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 Chromebooks 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. All unit test contest will be more analysis-based questions.


Module 5 - #1 - "Before I die"

2/21/2014

 
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Online Students - Great job for the discussions during Module 5. I like that you are pushing past the initial question and thinking deeper.
Now consider the following:
Why do people now make “bucket lists”? 
Do you have a bucket list? Why or why not? 
If so, share some ideas with the class?


Module 4 - Magic Anyone?

2/15/2014

 
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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?


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

2/8/2014

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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.
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Module 3 - #1 - How Background Shapes Writing

2/8/2014

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Edwidge Danticat. Photo: David Shankbone, Creative Commons.
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James Joyce. Photo: C. Ruf, Zurich, ca 1918, Creative Commons.
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 (1) student to respond to regarding his/her post.
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Module 2 - Universal Themes in Literature

2/1/2014

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Nature. Photo: Karla Erdman, Brookgreen Gardens, SC. 2013.
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Siblings; Joshua and Karanda Erdman. Photo: Karla Erdman, Steel Stacks 2012.
Be sure to keep notes while watching the 24-minute Universal Themes in Literature video in VLN under Instructional Materials.

After watching the video, post an initial comment listing the 7 themes and 15 sub-themes mentioned in the video and briefly explain each one. Yes, all of your responses should be the similar, but you won't see them until I release the comments ;)

Then, once the comments are released on Tuesday evening, you will go back in and post a reply on one (1) student's entry. In your reply, you will give one example of a piece of literature, short story, poem, song, movie, etc. for EACH Universal Theme. The example you provide does NOT have to be from the video. 

Note: Be careful with taking notes. In order to earn full credit, you will need to be correct in your list of themes/sub-themes and explanations.
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