Things Fall Apart Week 2

Do Now: Quick Write Select a Proverb, and try to figure out what message of wisdom it is sending.

Definition: Proverb A short, witty statement that  communicates a general truth or piece of advice—meant to be remembered

Debate! Is Umofia a civilized society or not?

Definitions for Conflict Internal Man vs. Himself External Man vs. Man Man vs. Society Man vs. Nature

Save the Last Word Read Chapter 9 Pick one line that stands out to you as being evidence of internal or external conflict Do not share your choice with anyone Be prepared to move

Save the Last Word

Debrief What worked? What didn’t?

Definitions for homework Hubris: excessive pride or self-confidence Hamartia: a fatal flaw leading to the downfall of a tragic hero or heroine.

Homework Read Chapters 9-10, looking for the causes of important conflicts Fill out Literary Analysis Planning Chart

Do Now: Quick Write What is the biggest conflict Okonkwo faces in the novel? What causes it?

Literary Analysis Essay An analysis explains what a work of literature means, and how it means it.

Lit analysis is like an argument You will make an arguable point You will prove that point with reasons and evidence from the text You may need to address a counterview, just like you address a counterargument

It requires you read the text closely How is it different? It requires you read the text closely Your evidence comes primarily from the text It requires you to think about universal messages about life.

Thesis Select conflicts in novel, Things Fall Apart, and analyze the major cause of those conflicts in the text. In (author) ’s novel, (Title), ______________ causes ______________, _______________, and _________________. Because of (cause) , the primary type of conflict in the novel _________________ is __(internal/external)_________.

Essay Tally 2 pts for a complete planning sheet (up to 2) 1 pt per thesis statement (up to 2) 1 pt per supporting claim (up to 3) 1 pt per supporting evidence (up to 3) 1 pt for each part of counterargument (up to 3) 1 pt for hook, connection & return (up to 3) 1 pt for a Universal Connection (up to 1) 1 pt for using the word “foil” 2 pts for a complete essay (up to 2)

Homework Read Chpts 11-19, Filling in the study guide

Definition: Theme A central idea in a piece of writing or other work of art Reflects a universal issue in human existence Romeo and Juliet themes: forbidden love family feuds lying

What theme is most evident in Things Fall Apart? Do Now: Quick Write What theme is most evident in Things Fall Apart?

Thesis Select a theme in novel, Things Fall Apart, and analyze how that theme develops in the text. In (author) ’s novel, (Title), the theme of _____________ is developed by _______________, _____________, and _________________. By using (literary element) and (literary element), the author illustrates/conveys/demonstrates/delves into….(theme).