Thursday, April 13, 2017

Day 26: Chpts 7 & 8

From previous day ...

Choose a passage that demonstrates the use of literary device or language usage to help convey a deeper meaning of globalism, belonging, systems, and identity. Share out as a class.

Getting ready for the final assessment

Final Assignment

Rubric

Let's start by reading some articles from The Voice.

Day 25: Chpts 5-7

Inquiry 1: What do you notice about Boo's perspective and creation of a narrative? (give 3-4 pieces of text evidence to support ideas)

Inquiry 2: How does Boo use POV or form or structure or plot curve to tell a story?

Discuss both

In groups
Choose a passage that demonstrates the use of literary device or language usage to help convey a deeper meaning of globalism, belonging, systems, and identity. Share out as a class.

Monday, April 10, 2017

Day 24: Chpt 4 (Manju)

Inquiry 1: What connections can you find between the article and some of the ideas and themes we've talked about thus far?

Discuss article. What are some parallels to the text? What new things did you learn?

Inquiry 2: Look back at p 62-63. Would you work as hard as Manju to be good?

Fleshing out characters ...

Asha, Abdul, Sunil and now Manju

HOW does Boo get the reader to empathize with each character? What stylistically does she do? Any literary devices used to build this empathy?

A Small Place 1-19

Inquiry : Tell me about a time when you were a tourist. What might your story be missing? Quick history of Antigua . And who is this Jamai...