1. Reminders
TFA Quiz – today – 20 M.C. questions over the whole book
Intro to Graphic Essay for TFA – The final product will be presented next Friday, 2/9
Othello will start Monday, Feb 12 – have your copy. No excuses! We will read together.

2. Film Clip Friday: What is a hero?
There are many types of heroes in literature:
epic, tragic, anti, unlikely, modern tragic, etc.
List heroes you have read/heard/learned about either in school or out of school. Try to label them as either an epic or tragic hero. If they don’t fit that description, label them as other.
As you watch the film clip, write down words and phrases you hear as they relate to heroism.
After watching, consider the concept of heroism as you analyze the clip:
What does it say?
What does it mean?
What does it matter?
*How does Batman fit and “not fit’ society’s idea of a hero?

3. Characterization in Things fall apart
*For all of this work, the whole book should be considered for evidence, examples, etc.
Groups 1 & 2: Compare and contrast Okonkwo’s father Unoka, Okonkwo, Ikemefuna, and Nwoye. Use the diagram provided to sort through your thoughts. After completing the chart with details. Respond to #2 on page 228 – pulling in all the fathers and sons.
Groups 3 & 4: Exploring Okonkwo’s feelings and fears along with the reason for the fears and the effect they have on his action. Create a 2 column chart – left side: Feelings & Fears: Passages from Text; right side: interpretation/explanation and at the bottom answer 1) How do Okonkwo’s fears influence his actions? 2) What are the reasons for his fears?
Groups 5 & 6: Characterization (p. 233) – Create a chart like the one on page 233. Use at least 4 different characters and complete the chart.
Groups 7 & 8: Conflicting Sides in Okonkwo’s Character (p. 231) – Create a chart like the one on page 231. Focus on Okonkwo’s achievements and status vs. Negative Traits and Actions. Write a claim about Okonkwo’s dual nature. Then, move to write a broader thesis considering complexity and insight.

4. Characterization of Okonkwo (see next slide for group assignments)
Things Fall Apart
Characterization of Okonkwo (see next slide for group assignments)
Groups will ‘present’ their work in a gallery walk.
Respond with sticky notes (one question, one comment, or an additional example)
Return to your gallery walk poster and review sticky notes

5. TFA Guidelines: Present/state your claim Quiz
Intro to Graphic Essay (find a group)
What needs to be done this weekend?
How much time in class will we have?
Presentation info
Guidelines:
Present/state your claim
Present 2-3 pieces of your evidence and interpretation – or at least the number of group members – i.e. 3 group members – 3 pieces of evidence shared.
Explain your symbolism (i.e. colors, objects, choices, etc.) and other meaningful choices about your graphic essay
10 points of your grade will be an individual speaking grade - Even though it is not a formal speech, remember to avoid uhms, likes, and other filler words - Be mindful of consistent eye contact and speaking clearly. You do NOT have to dress up.