Bellringer Dec. 8 and 9 The ending lines of a novel are just as important as the beginning. In your notes, comment on both the first and last lines of this novel. What connection is there? “The old man’s eyes struck me first. They rested deep in their sockets, and he seemed unable to take them off me” (3). “Suddenly U Ba was standing next to me. He smiled s if nothing had happened. I wanted to say something, but he put his finger to his lips, signaling me to keep silent” (325). (have your notes out so that I can check them.)

Before we begin our discussion… Let us meet our author Jan-Philip Sendker

Listening and Speaking Criteria. Student participates in seminar by doing ALL of the following: Student follows norms for discussion both as listener and speaker.  This includes making eye contact, sitting up straight, and maintaining focus and energy throughout the discussion. Uses academic transitions and phrases to build on the thoughts of others every time he/she speaks. Makes a relevant comment, question, or clarifying question that is on- topic and builds the discussion. Provides relevant quotes from the focus texts to support point.  Offers page number/title, directs everyone to the text, and waits for most of the group to find the quote and reads it out loud. Explains how the quote supports point in own words. Does not dominate or withdraw; does not need to be invited to join discussion or asked to hold back until others have spoken.

Today’s discussion - The inner circle discusses. The outer circle coaches. We will switch roles. Outer circle takes notes on what their inner circle partner says.

Discussion Point 1 What were the controlling literary elements in this novel? Look for motifs (a distinctive feature or dominant idea or element in a work) figurative language metaphors/similes symbols imagery characterization

Discussion Point 2 –switch roles! Theme? What message(s) about humanity are we to take from this novel?

Reflection: Complete the reflection paper. Turn in the coach’s reflection and feedback once you’ve seen what your coach has to say. Turn in your reflection paper for the book.

After discussion – period 1 Quiz today on “The Possibility of Evil” You can use your reading questions, but not the text. You will turn in your reading questions with the quiz. No, you don’t get extra time, so work quickly. (period 1 information) Your final section of the book AHH is due Dec. 9 (Wednesday). The test will be in class on Dec. 15 (Tuesday)

After discussion – period 7 Continue to work on “The Possibility of Evil” (period 7 information) The test will be in class on Dec. 14 (Monday) We will be finishing “Possibility of Evil” on Dec. 10. – no you don’t have all class period. You’ll have a quiz on Dec. 10th.

Exit Ticket Turn in your coaching feedback from the discussion.