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A Thousand Splendid Suns
Reading and Discussion Seminar
 The following are the literary aspects that you are required to analyze and present
to the class.
 If you are unsure of the expectation, it is your responsibility to see me prior to
your presentation date and I will explain the assignment further.
 Once you have selected a date, you are required to be present in the class as it is
an evaluated piece.
Your presentation should include all of the following:
1. Plot Development
 Offer a brief summary and identify major developments as it relates to
plot, character, and theme.
2. Character Development
 Identify and introduce new characters.
 Evaluate significant occurrences and the effect on the character- is the
character dynamic or static? Explain using specific examples.
3. Development of Theme
 Identify themes, expand on previously discussed themes, introduce new
themes.
 Support with textual reference.
4. Quotation Significance
 Select three quotations and expand on their significance.
 Evaluate each quotation as it provides insight into character, advances the
plot, or illustrates a theme.
5. Identification of Literary Elements
 Locate and qualify the use of two literary elements.
 Provide a textual reference and explanation.
6. Visual Representation
 Be creative!
 Select an aspect of the novel and choose a way to visually represent it.
 Provide an explanation.
7. Literary Criticism
 Fill out the attached handout Literary Criticism Template for your section.
 Pick a literary criticism and interpret how the theory would interpret a
passage, character, conflict, etc.
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8. Relation to Current Event
 Select a current event that has a connection to any aspect of the novel.
 The purpose is to provide a greater context to the novel by providing a
deeper insight into the novel.
9. Four Discussion Questions
 You must anticipate student responses and have two sub questions
prepared for each main question.
Student Responses
 Your second role is to respond to the discussion questions on a given date.
 You will need to read the section carefully, be attentive during the presentation,
and be prepared to answer the questions posed by the presenter.
 In addition, you are strongly encouraged to respond to questions on other dates
after the assigned responder has done so.
 You will be evaluated on both occasions.
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Literary Criticism Template
School of Criticism:
Description of The Theory:
Key Terms or Ideas of the Theory:
Important Critics (List three from this school)
How I think this theory would interpret an aspect of this novel (i.e. character, theme,
symbol, conflict etc.) Be specific and use page numbers!
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ENG4U1
A Thousand Splendid Suns – Reading and Discussion Dates
The following schedule reflects who will lead the One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest
discussion for that day. Each person will analyze plot development, character
development, thematic significance and field questions related to their reading. As well,
one visual, three quotations, incorporation of literary criticism, and four thought
provoking questions will be presented to the class. Additionally, you may look for
information that is happening presently that can be connected to any aspect of the novel
further enhancing the reading. You will also be assigned a date to respond to a
presenters’ questions directly. Communication marks will be assigned formally and for
the number of thoughtful responses you provide on other dates.
Date
October 12 & 13
October 14
October 17
October 17
October 18
October 18
October 19
October 19
October 20
October 20
October 21
October 21
October 24
October 24
October 25
October 25
October 26
October 26
October 27
October 27
October 31
October 31
November 2
November 2
November 3
November 3
Presenter
Class
Daniel
Emily
Becky
Madison
Mike N
Megan
Catherine
Matt
Karly
Noelle
Richard
Caroline
Gracia
Rebecca
Deanna
Chris
Mike C
Mitchell
Matt W
Leah
Conner
Joe
Matt O
Sarah
Genelle
Reading Selection
3-12
13-28
28-44
45-61
62-77
78-91
92-104
107-125
126-140
141-157
158-172
173-188 (break)
188-203
204-220
221-234
235-250
251-267 (break)
267-283 (break)
283-301
302-318 (break)
318-333
334-349
350-366
367-381
382-397 (break)
397-415
Responder
Class
Becky
Madison
Megan
Mike N
Daniel
Noelle
Sarah
Karly
Matt M
Emily
Caroline
Richard
Genelle
Leah
Mitchel R
Michael C
Chris B
Deanna
Joe
Rebecca
Matt O
Matt W
Connor
Catherine
Gracia
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