Jason Reynolds (1983-) is a American Poet and Novelist, and current National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. Being inspired by rap, Reynolds starting writing poetry at age 9. Reynolds works to create characters with authentic voices and experiences. His books include All American Boys, Long Way Down, Look Both Ways.
Audre Lorde (1934-1992) was an American Author, Feminist, and Civil Rights Activist. Lorde's writings served as a call-to-action for issues such as inequality and sexism. #BlackHistoryMonth #LiteraryGiants
Black History Month
Alex Haley (1921-1992)- Mr. Haley served in the US Coast Guard for twenty years before pursuing writing. He is best known for his novels, Roots and The Autobiography of Malcolm X.
Black History Month
Lorraine Hansberry (1930-1965)- Ms. Hansberry was the first African American female author to have a play on Broadway, A Raisin in the Sun. As a journalist, Ms. Hansberry worked to promote the Civil Rights Movement, but also to expose global imperialism and colonialism.
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In-Class for Monday, February 1st and Thursday, February 4th:
1. Review and small group discussion of Modernism. (Jamboard) Modernity/Modernism Jamboard
2. Expository writing- writing that seeks to explain, illuminate, or 'expose.'
Types of Expository Writing... (or ways to 'explain,' 'illuminate,' or 'expose'):
- Problem and Solution.
- Cause and Effect.
- Compare and Contrast.
- Definitions and Classification
- How-to/Process
Writing assignment:
Describe the Modernist movement as you understand it, using concrete examples from T.S. Eliot’s ‘The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock.”
You will need to provide textual examples from the primary text ("Prufrock") AND support from one of your secondary sources (either over Modernism or "Prufrock").
3. "What Quotes?" brainstorming. Primary and Secondary source review.
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In-Class for Tuesday, February 2nd and Friday, February 5th:
4. Start drafting critical response. MLA formatting. 1-page written analysis. Works Cited page. 3 direct quotes. Due by Friday, February 5th (Group A) and Sunday, February 7th (Group B).
Where to find:
- MLA formatting (under important links)
- MLA Works cited sample (writing links and/or Schoology assignment)
- Transition words (writing links).
- Citation of electronic sources (writing links and/or Schoology assignment)
- "Prufrock" citation (Schoology assignment)
- Correct integration of direct quotes (writing links)
- 3 quotes for writing in your "What Quotes" assignment (Schoology)
- Modernism notes/ideas- Check out yesterday's Jamboard.
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