1. If you received less than an 85% for today's discussion, you may write a 250-350 word blog post continuing the discussion online. Go to aplanguagepower.blogspot.com to post.
2. Research the context of Barack Obama's speech "A More Perfect Union." What was it a response to? When was it given? How is the context similar to the John Kelly speech we read this week? How is it different? You may have a quick quiz on its rhetorical situation on Monday, so make sure to have your research completed.
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1. Read up to p. 78 in Flight. You have probably noticed that Zits is time traveling and inhabiting different bodies. As you read, note: Whose body is he in? Where is he? What does he learn through the experience of this person's life?
2. Complete an analytical paragraph on Flight using the following prompt:
Intro: For the last three weeks, we’ve been discussing how and why people act morally or immorally in difficult situations. Is it because of a person’s disposition? Their situation? The system? This week, we’ve zoomed in on indirect characterization: the speech, thoughts, actions, effects on others, and appearance of characters in fictional works.
Task: Write an analytical paragraph or two that explores one of the points you brought up in discussion OR portrays a central character in the novel Flight.
Tip!
Remember to make sure that you have a strong topic sentence before you start writing. Here are some examples of weak, medium, and strong topic sentences.
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Proficient
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Mastery...
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Starting to make an interpretation but simple or imprecise language...
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Makes a clear and valid, yet somewhat obvious interpretation...
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Makes a clear, valid, and more nuanced interpretation using college-level language (may use content area language).
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At first Lucifer is a good apple but then he is a bad apple.
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In the bible, Lucifer is portrayed as a power-hungry, yet sensitive character.
Throughout the opening chapters of the bible, Lucifer clearly has a negative effect on Ms. Candlin.
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Throughout the story, Lucifer justifies his evil by blaming others and de-individuating himself.
Although Lucifer is portrayed as undeniably evil, Milton also portrays him sympathetically in the scenes in which he is rejected by his father.
Milton implies that Lucifer is influenced by those who challenge his morals.
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Before you start writing....
- Spend some time looking for the best evidence. You can work with a partner if you would like to and should draw on materials from the week.
- Check for counterclaims: is there other evidence that challenges your interpretation? If so, modify and revise or acknowledge the counter-evidence by starting your topic sentence with “Although....____”
- Read over the checklist
- Review marker verbs on the chart
- Use the leveled paragraphs provided at the beginning of class to help yourself
Samples of Leveled Analytical Paragraphs
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