2.  Students will understand the basic plot line of Heart of Darkness and begin to evaluate Marlow’s view on colonialism through small group discussions, a large group discussion and a written paragraph.  Agenda: Small group discussions  Large group discussion  Small group paragraph

3.  1. London, Geoffrey, Zach, Halle  2. Jacob, Shea, Ariel, Shun  3. Zoe, Stephanie, Keshav, Rayshawn  4. Jacinda, Naomi, Malachi  5. Feruza, Isha, David, Isaiah  6. Mitchell, Dipak, Christian  7. Mohammad, Tyler, Inga, Jose  8. Angelica, Chris, Afra, Ashley, Amanda  9. Daniel, Sam, Jereme-Ashlee, Zaw

4.  1. Ammar, Jose, Martha, D’Naya  2. Brittany, Isaiah, Kaylee, Alma  3. Ogden, Eduardo, Antonio  4. Victory, Sandra, Azspen,  5. Malachi, Nicole, Anis  6. Tran, Abdul, Selena, Jesus P.  6. Cierra, Sadie, Chelsea, Chris  7. Michael, Simon, Jesus, Nubia  8. Luke, Antonio I. Lorenzo  9. Akmal, Haley, Johnnie

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6. Marlow’s & Conrad’s 1889-90 journey into “ Heart of Darkness ” Joseph Conrad (1857-1914)

9.  Write down three quotes with images that stand out to you.  Describe the scene in your own words.

10.  Tone: the writer's attitude toward the material and/or readers. Tone may be playful, formal, intimate, angry, serious, ironic, outraged, baffled, tender, serene, depressed, etc.

11.  The author’s attitude towards the characters or the story. The author may not like the characters, and may make fun of them in a subtle way.  Tone is different from mood because it describes how the author feels about the characters, whereas mood describes how the reader feels when reading the story.

12.  Exit ticket: In your groups  How are the images you found setting the tone for the novel?

13.  Objective: Students will evaluate and analyze Marlow’s perspective on colonialism through small group discussions and a group paragraph.

14.  What do you think Marlow’s view on colonialism is? ◦ Colonialism is the policy or practice by which one country installs a settlement of its people on the lands of another society.  Use three quotes to support your argument.

15. Figure out, as a group, what you think Marlow’s stance on colonialism is. What made you think that? Those should be your quotes in your paragraph. (Note: Your answer to this may change as you continue to read, and that is okay. As a group, write a paragraph with a clear argument for the topic sentence and quotes to support it.

16.  Objective: Students will analyze the use of imagery and evaluate the Conrad’s description of the natives through watching a video clip, small group discussions and large group discussions. ◦ ACT Practice-Reading ◦ Discuss Part 1 ◦ Heart of Darkness Video ◦ Short reading-Racism in Heart of Darkness ◦ Small group discussions ◦ Is Heart of Darkness a racist novel? ◦ Homework: Read through page 40 and answer questions for Friday.

17.  How is Kurtz similar or different from the image that is presented of him?  How does Conrad portray the natives?  What is Marlow’s view on colonialism?  Prior to 1950, Heart of Darkness was considered “The African Novel” in the Western culture. Do you think it should be considered the quintessential African novel?

18.  What main events could you figure out that happened?  What new characters were introduced?  What questions do you have?

19.  1. London, Geoffrey, Zach, Halle  2. Jacob, Shea, Ariel, Shun  3. Zoe, Stephanie, Keshav, Rayshawn  4. Jacinda, Naomi, Malachi  5. Feruza, Isha, Luke, Isaiah  6. Mitchell, Dipak, Christian  7. Mohammad, Tyler, Inga, Jose  8. Angelica, Chris, Afra, Ashley, Amanda  9. Daniel, Sam, Jereme-Ashlee, Zaw

20.  1. Ammar, Jose, Martha, D’Naya  2. Brittany, Isaiah, Kaylee, Alma  3. Ogden, Eduardo, Antonio  4. Victory, Sandra, Azspen,  5. Malachi, Nicole, Anis  6. Tran, Abdul, Selena, Jesus P.  6. Cierra, Sadie, Chelsea, Chris  7. Michael, Simon, Jesus, Nubia  8. Antonio I. Lorenzo, Cassidy  9. Akmal, Haley, Johnnie

21.  Do you agree or disagree with this interpretation of the novel so far?  Images: Were they how you imagined it, or different?

22.  In Part 1, what descriptions do you see of the natives?  What impression do you get of them from Marlow?  What language does he use to describe them? What words does he choose, and when does he choose to use each of them?  Exit Ticket: On the same paper…  After your discussions and reading up to this point, and the handout: Do you think the novel is racist?

23.  Based on what you discovered, do you think the novel is racist?  After reading the handout, do you agree or disagree?

24.  Mitchell, Sam, Afra, Amanda  Geoffrey, Chris, Malachi, Isaiah  Halle, Daniel, Jereme-Ashley, London  Inga, Mohamad, David, Zoe  Dipak, Feruza, Ashley, Jacinda  Angelica, Tyler, Shun, Jacob  Christian, Keshav, Zaw, Zach  Isha, David, Naomi, Stephanie  Rayshawn, Ariel, Jose

25.  Anis, Antonio G., Simon, Joe  Lorenzo, Tran, Abdul, Malachi  Sandra, Eduardo, Ammar, Isaiah  Jesus P., Sadie, Chelsea, Haley  D’Naya, Martha, Antonio I, Eduardo  Akmal, Jesus S., Victory, Azspen  Kaylee, Martha, Selena  Cierra, Chris, Michael, Nicole,  Johnnie, Nubia, Ogden, Alma,

26.  Objective: Students will analyze and discuss pages 1-40, especially focusing on the images of light and darkness, the character of Kurtz and racism in the novel Heart of Darkness through writing, and a Socratic seminar. ◦ Journal entry ◦ Discuss essay ◦ Discussion/Socratic Seminar: Pages 1-40 ◦ Exit ticket

27. Write your own story or poem using images of light and darkness to help set the scene.

28.  Participate in the conversation. (10-8-5)  When possible, use supporting evidence to help you make your point. (+1)  Actively listen when you are not speaking.  Take notes (especially consider your essay topic).

29.  How does Conrad use light and darkness in the novel?  How is Kurtz characterized?

30.  Is the novel racist?

31.  What new insights do you have from today? What is still confusing?