1. how to create Dialectical journals
Quotes
Thesis + Analysis
Quote (1 complete idea/concept from a quote)
Thesis (1 sentence) + Analysis (2 or more)
1. Thesis (1 sentence) + Analysis (2 or more)
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2. Dialectical journal Entry #1
“Quote showing the child vs. adult perspective of Maya Angelou” (Angelou page #). Use your chart! You can use an ellipses (…) to connect the quotes.
Maya Angelou uses various perspectives of maturity to indirectly characterize her growth throughout “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.” + 2 sentences of your analysis of the quote you chose.
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3. Dialectical journal Entry #2
“Her skin was a rich black that would have peeled like a plum if snagged, but then no one would have thought of getting close enough to Mrs. Flowers to ruffle her dress, let alone snag her skin. She didn’t encourage familiarity. She wore gloves too” (Angelou 256)”
Describe why Angelou uses this imagery. HINT: What does it show us about Mrs. Flowers? What does it show us about Maya? Think about the different kinds of characterization (direct vs. indirect)
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4. Dialectical journal Entry #3
Choose a quote you like. (Angelou p#)
What is significant about this quote? Explain why Maya Angelou would include this quote.
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5. Dialectical journal Entry #4
Maya Angelou uses first person point of view to…..(your answer)
This point of view
impacts…
affects…
shows…
relates…
illustrates…
Find a quote showing 1st person point of view.
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6. Connecting themes….
What is strength?

7. “Blind to Failure”
by Karl Taro Greenfeld
p. 268

8. Dialectical journal Entry #5 Relate two stories with similar themes
Find a quote from “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” AND “Blind to Failure”
Maya Angelou and Karl Taro Greenfeld illustrate the theme of bravery with their main characters in “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” and “Blind to Failure.” 2 sentences comparing the themes and characters of the two stories.
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