Tuesday, September 23, 2014

September 23, 2014

Learning Targets:  

I can practice reading challenging non-fiction passages for comprehension and awareness of rhetorical elements and strategies. 

Tomorrow: I can assess my struggles and strengths in comprehending content and rhetorical elements in challenging non-fiction passages.

Homework:  Read and annotate chapters 19 and 20.


Activity 1:AP Language and Composition reading quiz (two passages; 21 points total)...This will provide a baseline assessment of your ability to identify rhetorical strategies in a complex text and it will count for a grade. (30-40 minutes)

Activity 2:  Share your paragraphs with a partner.  Be prepared to report to the class on what they wrote about.


Activity 3: September 22, 2014 Romanticism in The Scarlet Letter Journal
In chapters 15-17, what evidence do you see of strains of Romanticism in The Scarlet Letter?  




Round Characters: A round character is one who is capable of change and evolution throughout a story. The character is complex and increases in complexity throughout the story. A round character is capable of contradiction and change with evidence of emotional and psychological development.
Flat Characters: A flat character is one who lacks a complex and realistic personality. A flat character is a term referring to a character who boasts no mental or emotional development. Much like a stock character, a flat character exhibits strong defining characteristics, speech habits, and the like, but still falls short of the complexity of a round character.


Character Analysis Pairs
Based upon events, actions, and dialogue of pages 115-136, make an argument that Hester, or Chillingworth is a round character or a flat character. Consider counter-arguments as you craft your paragraph response. Weave in at least one key quoted passage to illustrate/prove your argument.  (Try to use “short quotes” to make your use of textual evidence more sophisticated.)





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