Wednesday,+February+19

Today's Objectives
RL.10.3 Analyze how complex characters develop and advance the plot and theme. RL.10.4 Analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone. RL.10.6 Analyze a particular point of view or cultural experience reflected in a work of literature from outside the United States. RL.10.10 Read and comprehend grade-level text.

‍‍Anchor Text: [|//Cry, The Beloved Country//]by Alan Paton

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ Bell Work: Student Daily News
Read and annotate the article. Work on the questions.

Book I Blog Post

 * Choose one of the 3 prompts inspired by your Socratic circle discussions. Respond in a blog post of at least 500 words, making sure to incorporate "PEE". (Essay format! Twice as much explanation as text evidence! Structure, structure, structure!) ||


 * Throughout Book I, we have gotten to know Absalom's father, Stephen Kumalo. You should be able to describe him as a round character and as a dynamic character. What makes this character realistic? Describe Kumalo. What positive and negative attributes make up his personality? How has this experience changed him?


 * What would you consider Paton's most prominent theme to be at this point in the novel?


 * Paton often goes into great detail to describe the land in South Africa. How is the land symbolic in relation to the story and to Paton's overall message?

Homework
Tomorrow we will be in the computer lab in the library to work on your blog post. Posts should be submitted by Friday at midnight.

Read the rest of Book II by Monday!