SET-UP

SET-UP

HOMEWORK: QUIZ WEDNESDAYEXISTENTIALISM PACKET [EP] DUERead 15-21 Metamorphosis

Metamorphosis Text

TM Packet

AGENDA

Announcements

Rubric Analysis Notes

Close Reading Activity

Exit Ticket: Claim Statement

HOMEWORK

• CHAPTER 2 of THE METAMORPHOSIS

• CHAPTER 2 of TM PACKET

• Page 3 of PROJECT OVERVIEW PACKET

DEADLINE TRACKER

HOMEWORK

Due LAST Class Period

Due THIS Class Period

PG 3:

PROJECT OVERVIEW PACKET

Due Next Class Period

WARM UP – Pg 11[Complete in margin]

• During the warm-up I will be checking for your first deadline

– Please take out the following items:1. Deadline tracker 2. Your RESOURCE

3. Evaluating Sources Checklist

Standard

Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation

Objective

IWBAT:

Create a claim statement that 1. States main idea of the paragraph

2. Relates back to the thesis3. Explains why/how

The overall argument of your essay (THESIS)

1. Takes a position2. Summarizes the main

points3. Answers whole prompt

In this novella, existentialism is portrayed in three ways: abandonment, alienation, and rejection from society and family.

1. Exi or not exi?2. Characteristics3. Definition and exi or

not?

The position you are taking in your writing

[CLAIM or TOPIC SENTENCE]

1. States main idea of paragraph

2. Relates back to the thesis3. Explains why/how

1.Which characteristic/theme of exi?

2.Pick one topic from thesis

3.Explains how the characteristic/theme reveals itself

EXAMPLES FOR OUR PAPER

• The feeling of disconnect from the world is very apparent in the novella’s main character, Gregor Samsa.

• The Metamorphosis should be considered a part of the existentialist movement because of its feelings of hopelessness throughout the novella.

• A second piece of evidence to prove that The Metamorphosis should be a part of the Existentialist movement is the unrealistic reaction to the odd situation Gregor and his family faces.

CLOSE READING ACTIVITY

• Select 1 Paragraph from what you have read thus far • You are required to make an inference for every line

of text (EVERY LINE)

TASK OVERVIEW:1. Reread the passage2. Answer the questions3. Close-Read

EXAMPLE:• The Metamorphosis should be considered Existential because it

discusses the consequences for those who are inauthentic.

CLAIM = ARGUMENT + WHY/HOW

Creating Your Claim

• Look back at your evidence• What do you think? Existential or not?

Sentence Frame:“The Metamorphosis should/should not be considered an existential text because…

EXIT TICKETTASK

CREATE A CLAIM FOR THE TEXT THAT YOU HAVE DONE A CLOSE READING FOR

EXAMPLE The Metamorphosis should be considered Existential because it discusses the consequences for those who are inauthentic.

SENTENCE FRAME“The Metamorphosis should/should not be considered an existential text because…

• CHAPTER 2 of THE METAMORPHOSIS

• CHAPTER 2 of TM PACKET

• Page 3 of PROJECT OVERVIEW PACKET

HOMEWORK