1. September 12-13, 2017 Objectives:
Homework for next class:
Intro to Plot and Structure; “The Swimmer” (pay attention to the POOLS)
Type Stranger in-class essay; bring 4 copies
For Monday/Tuesday:
Native Son pre-reading
Complete top half of pg. 1 of MWDS (I will check)
Read through Book One where the fleur-de-lis breaks the page (right after “gratify powerful impulses in a world he feared.” – it’s pg. 42 in my edition)
Objectives:
Analyze literary fiction through collaborative, seminar discussion.
Catalyst:
Put your real name on the Pseudonym sheet
Reading Check in Google Classroom – hooray! (6 mins.)

2. Scoring responses in this class:
4 (100) - Strong insight
Clear stance/argument
Impactful, fully supported and integrated evidence
Mature voice with command of language/grammar
Masterfully answers all parts of the prompt
Does not rely on plot summary
3 (85) - Some insight, but does not go far enough beyond surface-level analysis
Evidence addresses the topic sentence but isn't fully supported
Few grammatical issues, which do not hinder reader understanding
Answers all parts of the prompt
Minimal plot summary
2 (70) - Analysis/discussion is limited or sometimes unclear
Adequately addresses prompt
References are made to the work generally
Less effective or irrelevant evidence used
Grammatical/syntactical issues hinder some understanding
Plot summary is too prevalent
1 (55) - Analysis is nonexistent or completely unclear
Prompt may be referred to but is not completely addressed
Language lacks maturity
Response is simplistic, disorganized, or off topic

3. Tackling the MWDS Get the pre-reading stuff out of the way NOW
Opening scene right away
Highlight characters as you go
Transfer them to the MWDS, including some characteristics
Write down plot points as you go
As soon as you have insights on Bigger and his relationship with other characters, note that!
You’ll have to save closing scene, motifs/symbols, and thematic statements for the end of the novel
Saving EVERYTHING for the MWDS for when you finish the novel will STRESS YOU OUT
MWDS checks will keep you paced
Tackling the MWDS

4. The Revision Process: Have it ready to go for 9.14/9.15
Type your hand-written in-class essay AS IS
Make absolutely no changes – FIGHT THE URGE
Turn off Auto-correct or whatever the equivalent is in your document.
You will see red and green squiggles - THAT'S OKAY.
It should take you 20 minutes to do this, and you don't even have to use your brain!
Follow MLA guidelines for the heading and body of the paper. Go to my website to see an example.
Print four copies; feel free to print front and back so you’re not printing a lot
Keep the original, hand-written copy (will be submitted into your student portfolio)
Have it ready to go for 9.14/9.15

5. The Stranger seminar, part 2
Expectations:
Small formal grade
I will ask someone to start the discussion based on prepared discussion questions
Feel free to discuss the essay prompt (everyone was here for the test!)
This seminar may help you in the revision process
Everyone is expected to contribute and actively listen
A small group of individuals should not dominate
I will have you fill out a form based on our discussion, so you should keep notes and keep track of who is contributing

6. “Hunters in the Snow” Small-group seminar Use the questions
Ask your own questions
Discuss insights