AP Junior English Worth 20 points

Up For Debate:
Good vs. Great Fiction

Today you will work in small groups to come to a position on whether Sinclair Lewis’ story “Virga Vay
and Allan Cedar” or Anton Chekhov’s story “Lady With Lapdog” is “Great” fiction. Use elements of
fiction such as Narration, Plot, Language, Character/Characterization, Setting, Plot, and Theme to make
your argument. You should be clear about your criteria and give textual examples to support your claims.
You are welcome to compare and contrast the two stories as a means for making your case.

 Your group should develop and write out your argument in detail and create a visual (poster) that
presents your claims and support for them.

 Choose a facilitator, recorder, presenter, and poster-maker.

 You will present these arguments in class tomorrow.

How you will be graded:

1. Your position about the story is clear
2. Your criteria for judging the story are clear
3. Your claims are supported with specific evidence from the story
4. Your poster gives a clear outline of your argument
5. Your presentation is audible, understandable, easy to follow.

AP Junior English Worth 20 points

Up For Debate:
Good vs. Great Fiction
Today you will work in small groups to come to a position on whether Sinclair Lewis’ story “Virga Vay
and Allan Cedar” or Anton Chekhov’s story “Lady With Lapdog” is “Great” fiction. Use elements of
fiction such as Narration, Plot, Language, Character/Characterization, Setting, Plot, and Theme to make
your argument. You should be clear about your criteria and give textual examples to support your claims.
You are welcome to compare and contrast the two stories as a means for making your case.

 Your group should develop and write out your argument in detail and create a visual (poster) that
presents your claims and support for them.

 Choose a facilitator, recorder, presenter, and poster-maker.

 You will present these arguments in class tomorrow.

How you will be graded:

1. Your position about the story is clear
2. Your criteria for judging the story are clear
3. Your claims are supported with specific evidence from the story
4. Your poster gives a clear outline of your argument
5. Your presentation is audible, understandable, easy to follow.