1. Agenda *SAT Practice #4 *Vocab 7 #11-20/Draw
*Okonkwo Characterization Groups (assignment)

2. Reminders (1/31/19)
Synthesis Essay Due – tonight - via OneNote Thursday, 1/31
Vocab Unit 7
Vocab Pic Quiz, Monday, 2/4
Full Quiz, no notes, Friday, 2/8
Get a copy of Othello (No Fear Shakespeare version is definitely OK!) – need this by February 8
3rd Block ONLY: Tuesday, 2/5 you will go to A lunch! Please set a reminder in your phone now!

3. SAT #4

4. Vocab Unit 7
#11-20/Draw

5. 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.

6. Synthesis Essay - Formatting
In your group collaboration space, you will:
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