Due 5/26 - TKM Chapters 19 to 21
Due 5/28 by the start of class - 3 TKM Synthesis Essay Topics
Due 5/28 - TKM Chapters 22 to 25
Due 5/29 - TKM Chapters 26 to 28
Due 6/1 - TKM Chapters 29 to 31
Due 6/4 by the start of class - TKM Synthesis Rough Draft
Learning Target - I will learn how to summarize in order to identify theme and how it is developed throughout a story.
4th Period
Slides
TKM Quiz - Please head on over tot Skyward and take the quiz.
Task #1 - TKM Chapter Summaries & CDs - In your assigned groups, summarize your TKM chapter and be ready to share your groups analysis with the class. Please have the following bits of information.
- Identify the MAJOR Thematic/Life List topics - Example: “War, Money”
- At least 3 major plot points/events
- Share at least 2 quality Direct Quotes
- The theme of the chapter
1. Loss of Innocence/Growing Up
2. Moral/Ethical/Religious Belief Systems
3. Prejudice/Bias/Hate
4. Gender Roles
5. Social Outcasts
6. Family Relationships
7. Social Justice/Judgement
8. Poverty & Wealth/Money
9. Education/Knowledge/Wisdom
Task #3 - Essay Topic Top 3 - Please review the list above and pick 3 Life List ideas that interest you the most and that you would be willing to research for your final writing assessment. On Thursday, we will discuss each idea as it relates to the story and you must pick your final topic.
You will start harvesting CDs and brainstorming for the TKM Synthesis essay. Your rough draft will be due on 6/4.