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*Grab your next short story from the red podium: "Where Are You Going?"
Read for 12 minutes. (2:00-2:12)
*You may either review your notes and the story "The White Quail," read the next story for next class, "Where Are You Going," or you might decide to read a book on your own!
*4A: Parsons conference
"New Feet Within My Garden Go" (2:12-2:25)
4A: Exam overview and notes here
Review and sign honor code (2:25-2:40)
Thesis feedback from previous class's work. (2:40-2:55)
*Remember that there are lots of complexities you could focus on, but you want to just pick one.
*Make sure the last sentence of the thesis clearly establishes the complexity. You want to end with your best ideas.
*Avoid vague language in a thesis and be as specific as possible.
*Try to do the work for the reader and CLEARLY establish what you are going to argue is complex.
*In focusing on complexity, try to focus on two OPPOSING words, ideas, or concepts. It's almost easier if you think of it in terms of oxymorons.
Example thesis:
In the short story "A&P" by John Updike, the narrator Sammy criticizes his customers and their presumed arrogance while at the same time ignoring his own arrogant mindset.
In the short story "A&P," the author, John Updike, develops the plot using the conclusion of the story and background information scattered throughout the text to develop a conflict between Sammy's desire to be a hero and the disappointing reality that comes with the loss of his job.
What is a symbol? Let's discuss your H2RLLAP reading from homework! (2:55-3:05)
Complexity activity: describe the complex relationship between Harry and Mary, and discuss how it is developed through the use of devices and techniques (such as symbols). (3:05-3:15)
*At the top of the post-it, name the complexity in the relationship.
*Under the labeled complexity, write how the complexity is developed. (Think about symbol, POV, etc.)
Write an individual thesis, using the feedback from your last thesis and your discussion feedback. (3:15-3:25)
Reminders: Homework and future homework.
Example of a symbol essay question: A symbol is an object, action, or event that represents something or that creates a range of associations beyond itself. In literary works a symbol can express an idea, clarify meaning, or enlarge literal meaning. Select a novel or play and, focusing on one symbol, write an essay analyzing how that symbol functions in the work and what it reveals about the characters or themes of the work as a whole. Do not merely summarize the plot.
Example of a symbol essay question: A symbol is an object, action, or event that represents something or that creates a range of associations beyond itself. In literary works a symbol can express an idea, clarify meaning, or enlarge literal meaning. Select a novel or play and, focusing on one symbol, write an essay analyzing how that symbol functions in the work and what it reveals about the characters or themes of the work as a whole. Do not merely summarize the plot.
Homework: Read "Where Are You Going?" and prepare for the discussion. Make sure you are prepared to discuss (and possibly quiz) with passages and questions! (Focus specifically on complexities and tensions you can find.)
DUE 8/19 and 20: quiz on exam structure and grammar notes
DUE 8/25 and 26: literacy journey due!
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