Class Agenda 2/11/15
1.
ACT Prep: Appositives
2.
Proverb to Ponder
3.
Literature Circles- Article Close Reading and Chunking
4.
Reflection Question
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CLO:Today you will, in writing and orally, determine the meaning of
words and phrases in a college-level text (article) and create
relevant connections between the content of the article to the
cultural components of Things Fall Apart using close reading,
chunking strategies, anchor charts, and a jigsaw note-catcher with
describing language such as “The topic (specify) connects to
(event or example) from Things Fall Apart because…”
Proverb to Ponder
Swahili Proverb
Aendae kwa mganga hakosi jambo.
A person who goes to the medicine doctor is never without
something wrong. Understood is that the doctor will always
find something wrong.
How can you connect this proverb with Ezinma’s illnesses in
chapters 9-11? What do you think this says about the
concept of “medicine” and “doctor” from those chapters?
This connects to today’s activity!
Close Reading and Chunking Article
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Today you will read a critical response to Things Fall
Apart that uses college-level language.
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Often, articles like this are tough to read because of the
unknown language
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In groups, you will read chunks of the article and
become experts on one aspect discussed
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This will allow us to understand the scope of the article,
but not read the entire thing
Class Agenda 2-13-15
1.
ACT Prep
2.
Letter to Mrs. Testa
3.
Proverb to Ponder
4.
Literature Circle Poster and Presentation
5.
Homework
CLO: Today you will, in writing and orally, determine the meaning of words and
phrases in a college-level text (article) and create relevant connections
between the content of the article to the cultural components of Things Fall
Apart using close reading, chunking strategies, anchor charts, and a jigsaw
note-catcher with describing language such as “The topic (specify) connects to
(event or example) from Things Fall Apart because…”
Letter to Mrs. Testa
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Read my comments on your previous letter, and write a new ONE PAGE letter to me.
You may mention anything (as long as it’s legal!). Some suggestions:
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School
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Work
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Sports, job, extracurricular activities
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Anything else!
ONE PAGE MINIMUM
Proverb to Ponder 2-13-15
An angry man opens his mouth and shuts his eyes.
1.
Describe how you can connect this proverb to your life.
2.
Describe the connection between this proverb and the
events in chapters 12-13 from Things Fall Apart.
Lit Circle Group Assignment
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Your group will create a poster that defines the assigned topic
as well as provide an example from the book to help us better
understand the meaning of this topic.
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The poster must include
A
definition of the topic
 An
example from the book (include quote and pg. #) AND
connect the quote to the definition.
 “The
topic (specify) connects to (event or example) from
Things Fall Apart because…”
Metaphysics
Static- unchanging, fixed
Reality that is not based on
scientific facts; appeals to the
other senses and can only be
explained using terms that
connect to otherworldly
items/beings
Dynamic- capable of action or change
On pages 11-12, the Ibo leaders consult the Oracle of the hills and the caves before
waging a war against another village. If the Oracle does not give blessings, then the
clan will surely lose the war; on the other hand, if the blessing is given, then the clan will
win the war, and neighboring villages consider their answer carefully when going to
war. The Ibo also has agadi-nwayi, a war medicine in the form of a shrine, that works in
their favor in matters of war.
The war goddess is similar to a defense advisor; however, her answer is not based on
factual events, but rather the rules of the religion. The shrine has no scientific base, but
gives the warriors the power of belief, and that is necessary for fighting a war.
Personal Response Reflection
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Write a 1/2 page personal response to this article through “section
7-8 END” You may mention:
 Your
thoughts on the content of the article
 How you worked to understand this article
 Any “aha!” connections that you made through this article
 How will you make sense of a college-level article?
Homework: Read chapters 14-15 of Things Fall Apart, complete summary page
and turn in on February 19, 2015
 Homework: Turn in typed final college essay by February 19, 2015
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