Class Agenda 2/11/15 ACT Prep: Appositives Proverb to Ponder Literature Circles- Article Close Reading and Chunking Reflection Question CLO:Today you will, in writing and orally, determine the meaning of words and phrases in a college-level text (article) and create relevant connections between the content of the article to the cultural components of Things Fall Apart using close reading, chunking strategies, anchor charts, and a jigsaw note-catcher with describing language such as “The topic (specify) connects to (event or example) from Things Fall Apart because…”

Proverb to Ponder Swahili Proverb  Aendae kwa mganga hakosi jambo.   A person who goes to the medicine doctor is never without something wrong. Understood is that the doctor will always find something wrong. How can you connect this proverb with Ezinma’s illnesses in chapters 9-11? What do you think this says about the concept of “medicine” and “doctor” from those chapters? This connects to today’s activity!

Close Reading and Chunking Article Today you will read a critical response to Things Fall Apart that uses college-level language. Often, articles like this are tough to read because of the unknown language In groups, you will read chunks of the article and become experts on one aspect discussed This will allow us to understand the scope of the article, but not read the entire thing

Class Agenda 2-13-15 ACT Prep Letter to Mrs. Testa Proverb to Ponder Literature Circle Poster and Presentation Homework CLO: Today you will, in writing and orally, determine the meaning of words and phrases in a college-level text (article) and create relevant connections between the content of the article to the cultural components of Things Fall Apart using close reading, chunking strategies, anchor charts, and a jigsaw note-catcher with describing language such as “The topic (specify) connects to (event or example) from Things Fall Apart because…”

Letter to Mrs. Testa ONE PAGE MINIMUM Read my comments on your previous letter, and write a new ONE PAGE letter to me. You may mention anything (as long as it’s legal!). Some suggestions: School Work Sports, job, extracurricular activities Anything else! ONE PAGE MINIMUM

An angry man opens his mouth and shuts his eyes. Proverb to Ponder 2-13-15 An angry man opens his mouth and shuts his eyes. Describe how you can connect this proverb to your life. Describe the connection between this proverb and the events in chapters 12-13 from Things Fall Apart.

Lit Circle Group Assignment Your group will create a poster that defines the assigned topic as well as provide an example from the book to help us better understand the meaning of this topic. The poster must include A definition of the topic An example from the book (include quote and pg. #) AND connect the quote to the definition. “The topic (specify) connects to (event or example) from Things Fall Apart because…”

Static- unchanging, fixed Dynamic- capable of action or change Reality that is not based on scientific facts; appeals to the other senses and can only be explained using terms that connect to otherworldly items/beings Metaphysics Static- unchanging, fixed Dynamic- capable of action or change On pages 11-12, the Ibo leaders consult the Oracle of the hills and the caves before waging a war against another village. If the Oracle does not give blessings, then the clan will surely lose the war; on the other hand, if the blessing is given, then the clan will win the war, and neighboring villages consider their answer carefully when going to war. The Ibo also has agadi-nwayi, a war medicine in the form of a shrine, that works in their favor in matters of war. The war goddess is similar to a defense advisor; however, her answer is not based on factual events, but rather the rules of the religion. The shrine has no scientific base, but gives the warriors the power of belief, and that is necessary for fighting a war.

Personal Response Reflection Write a 1/2 page personal response to this article through “section 7-8 END” You may mention: Your thoughts on the content of the article How you worked to understand this article Any “aha!” connections that you made through this article How will you make sense of a college-level article? Homework: Read chapters 14-15 of Things Fall Apart, complete summary page and turn in on February 19, 2015 Homework: Turn in typed final college essay by February 19, 2015