Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Independent Reading Projects

January 11, 2018


Standard:
Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence

E.Q: What does it mean to be human?

Starter:

Writing Assignment

Select a prompt and respond to in a half page (double spaced) answer.

In the face of adversity, what causes some individuals to prevail while others fail?

Or

What does it mean to be human?

Image result for adversity


Vocabulary: 

Word: human condition
Part of Speech: Noun
Dictionary Definition: the characteristics, key events, and situations which compose the essentials of human existence, such as birth, growth, emotionality, aspiration, conflict, and mortality"
Your Definition: 
Activity: Find an image you associate with this term.

Activity: 


As a class we will review the requirements for this project. 

2.  Time Period Jigsaw 

Each person will randomly select a time period from British Literature. 

Time Periods
Old English
Middle English/Medieval
Renaissance
Restoration
18th Century
Romantic/Victorian
20th and 21st Century


Using the sidebar tool, click on the time period that matches your topic.
In small expert groups, research the topic.
Consider what were major themes, topics, authors, etc. 
Take Cornell notes to present the information others.

3.  Project Research

Using the remaining class time, look up authors and books from the time period that interested you the most. 

Image result for british literature timeline

Closure:

What time period did you find the most fascinating and why?



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