1. Things Fall Apart Week 2

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

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

4. Debate!
Is Umofia a civilized society or not?

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

6. 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

7. Save the Last Word

8. Debrief
What worked?
What didn’t?

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

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

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

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

13. 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

14. 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.

15. 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)_________.

16. 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)

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

18. 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

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

20. 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).