- Page 43 in vocab tonight
- Two Achieve articles by the end of the week
- Quiz on units 1-3 Wednesday
- Group presentation probably Thursday
Comparison of the two versions of The Ransom of Red Chief
Power Point
Presentation
On a separate sheet of paper,
brainstorm which version of the story
you like better and why. Jot down
specific examples from the text, including specific examples of word choice, sentence structure, and uses
of irony.
Be prepared to discuss these with a
group. Your group should organize a
presentation for the class using Power Point.
Ideally, a different person should create the Power Point if possible.
Your presentation will be scored on
Organization
Use of a reasonable amount of
specific examples
Quality of the presentation to the
class
Use of visuals for clarity
Participation of all members in
the creation
I also required there be three charts using DATA. Hey, in this data crazed age, why not show that one version of the story is clearly better than the other by using some form of numerical data? (I am not giving them any ideas for these numbers.)
Below is an outline I am using for a written piece in another class. Maybe it will give ideas on what to discuss in the presentation.
Comparison Paragraph on Author’s Craft
Topic Sentence:
After reading both the Adaptive Reader and the original version of The Ransom
of Red Chief, I have decided that I like the ___________ version better.
Sentence to introduce topic of word choice.
·
Explain why word choice matters.
·
Explain the word choice
in the Adaptive version by giving specific examples.
·
Transition
·
Now compare that
version to the original.
·
Why do you like one
over the other? Give examples from the original. Use transitions between
examples.
Transition word
to move between word choice and sentence structure.
·
Explain why sentence
structure matters.
·
Explain the word choice
in the Adaptive version by giving specific examples.
·
Transition
·
Now compare that
version to the original.
·
Why do you like one
over the other? Give examples from the original. Use transitions between
examples.
Transition word
to move between sentence structure and
use of irony.
·
Explain how irony was used and why matters.
·
Explain the word choice
in the Adaptive version by giving specific examples.
·
Transition
·
Now compare that
version to the original.
·
Why do you like one
over the other? Give examples from the original. Use transitions between
examples.
Conclusion sentence:
After reading both the Adaptive Reader and the original version of The Ransom
of Red Chief, I have decided that I like the ___________ version better. One
sentence summary of word choice, sentence structure, and use of irony.
To get an A, this will be essay length: five paragraphs
graded on content.
To get a B, this can be an essay or a detailed paragraph.
To get a C, you must have many examples and details.
No one gets a D.
Grammar helps. A few
errors will be OK. I will focus on how
much you have to say.
