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The theme of this unit is "Literature and the 'Real World'"--in other words, how can we make
connections between what we read in fiction and what we perceive about history, current events, and
human affairs?

We will study each part of c  by examining how themes and details from the text can be synthesized
with other materials (news items, essays, visuals) to create interesting and thoughtful discussions about
a thought-provoking argument question.

Each of you will belong to a group of 4-5 comprised of at least 2 members from 2 different classes. Two
of you are responsible for developing the questions for Part 2, and the other two will be responsible for
Part 3. I will be modeling Part 1, and you will al respond as practice for the rest of the assignment.

In your group, you may decide how to partner up: you may work with someone from your own class or
with someone from the other class. The group members need to decide which pair is responsible for
Part 2 and which for Part 3. If, say, you are in charge of posting discussion questions for part 2, the two
other people in your group will post responses for those answers and vice-versa.

Posting Discussion Questions

Each pair is responsible for posting, by the assigned date for the Part it is responsible for, the following
to the appropriate group discussion board:

1. TWO supplementary readings related to the thematic focus of the Part (see below). G 
 
  
    
  
  
 
 


2. One question about     that leads to discussion but also requires textual support, with a
focus on the content of the Part under discussion.

3. One discussion question that 


   , including the supplemental reading.

*I will model Part 1 and your responses will be graded...yet not as heavily as in Parts 2 and 3. I will give
you feedback on your responses to help you improve your answers later in the process.

Posting Responses

For each part the other members of the group are responsible for:

1. Reading the supplementary material.

2. Posting at least one answer to each question posted (2 answers total).

3. Posting at least one response to someone else's posting on either question.


*Responses must be posted by 12 midnight at the end of the due date. Final posting dates for each Part
are listed below.

*You are encouraged to make more than the required number of postings. Questioners are welcome to
participate in the discussion.

*Keep discussion threads tidy by paying attention to where you are replying.

*you should read over the other postings BEFORE completing your own postings. Be sure respond
directly to the observations made by your peers. The obvious exception to this rule is if you are the first
responder to post. To promote variety, try to avoid always being the first (or, for that matter, the last)
person!

*Formal language is to be used. Slang, IM short forms, etc. are not allowed. Practice good language
mechanics (grammar, spelling, punctuation) and     
of sources (parenthetical
documentation).

Posting Schedule

Part Questions to be posted by Theme Responses/discussions


to be posted by 12
midnight at the end of

1 Sunday, January 24 Language and effective Wednesday, January 27


(by Mrs. Cook) communication

2 Monday, February 1 The ideas in "The Book" Friday, February 5

3 The preservation of power


Tuesday, February 9 by the powerful/the fate of Friday, February 12
the oppressed

Postings in response to my questions over Part 1 will be worth 10 points each. For full credit you will
need to make three QUALITY responses. 2 directly to my questions and one in response to what
someone else has posted.

Postings over Parts 2 and 3--Questioners--you will receive up to 15 points each for quality questions .
You will receive up to another 25 points for each supplementary source you post. Responders--you will
receive up to 25 points for each response you make. Full credit will be reserved for 3 QUALITY
responses.

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