The Philologists

Learning targets:  I can analyze the development of themes across multiple texts I can analyze the impact of specific word choice on meaning I can analyze the impact of narrative perspective I can identify and analyzing the literary devices used within the short story form I can analyze how an author develops theme through literary devices I can write a literary analysis essay I can cite evidence from the text to support claims I can fluid explanations Coming up:  Make up day Friday, depending upon what you need to finish up before the break. I n class: Similarly to the last two short stories, you are writing a text to self response. (These are always fun to read!) Choose one of the following promps and respond with a  minimum of 250 words. Use your story as a reference. This counts as a writing grade; that is in the 50% category. MLA heading; the title is "Who Are We" Your checklist:  spelling, subject/ verb agreement, capitalization...

Learning targets:  I can analyze the development of themes across multiple texts I can analyze the impact of specific word choice on meaning I can analyze the impact of narrative perspective I can identify and analyzing the literary devices used within the short story form I can analyze how an author develops theme through literary devices I can write a literary analysis essay I can cite evidence from the text to support claims I can fluid explanations In class: assessment on "A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings." Clear you desk, leaving only a writing utensil and your story.  Take out your text. This is the third, and final, response in short story unit on values and beliefs. As before, if you are talking at all to anyone besides me, you will receive a zero. When you have finished, raise your hand, and I will collect the work. If you receive extended time, you will need to come in to finish at any other time during the next three days. Let me know,...

Learning targets:  I can analyze the development of themes across multiple texts I can analyze the impact of specific word choice on meaning I can analyze the impact of narrative perspective I can identify and analyzing the literary devices used within the short story form I can analyze how an author develops theme through literary devices I can write a literary analysis essay I can cite evidence from the text to support claims I can fluid explanations Note: if you are absent on the field trip on Monday, make sure you have read this story over the weekend.  coming up: assessment on Tuesday."A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings". You will use the story we have read as a reference. (same format as the last two).  Wednesday / Thursday...text to self response. Again, this is the same format as the last two. Friday is a makeup or game day.   Start the new year and last three weeks of the marking quarter strong. Make sure you a...

Please take the time to read the following instructions.  Similarly to the last story, you are writing a text to self response. (There were some outstanding responses last time; I'm looking forward to these reads.) Choose one of the following promps and respond with a minimum of 250 words. Use your story as a reference. This counts as a writing grade; that is in the 50% category. MLA heading; the title is "fear" This is due at the close of class on Friday, with the exception of those who receive extended time . Take your time to proof read for language convention errors. Your checklist: spelling, subject/ verb agreement, capitalization (no i), tense changes. Correct use of commas and semicolons.  Vary your sentence structure. Yes, you will use I, but not "I think or I believe or in my opinion."   You must include text.  That means you need quotation marks. To cite use (Gordimer).   Share 2006630 1.In your opinion, what drives people t...