Jamaica Kincaid “Columbus in Chains” Assignments for writing a Literary Analysis of the story
Assignment #19 (Monday Classwork & Homework)
· First Reading
· Additional Information from First Reading (document your contribution in your notebook) – on Wikispaces
· Identify Themes Engaged in the story (document your contribution in your notebook) – on Wikispaces.
Assignment #20 (Tuesday Classwork & Homework)
· Choose 1 to 2 Themes to pay close attention to (document in notebook)
· Re-Read the Story
· Develop an interpretive Question (document in notebook)
· Gather Evidence (at least 8 different types of evidence in your notebook)
Assignment #21 (Wednesday Classwork & Homework)
· Complete form “Preparing for your essay” (paste to notebook)
· Post your most important evidence on Wikispaces (under a link to the theme you are examining)
· Post your Thesis on Wikispaces– get feedback on it!
· Post your Outline on Wikispaces– get feedback on it! (optional)
Assignment #19 (Thurs.Classwork & Homework)
· Read Supplemental Reading – can you use any of the ones made available by Yumeris? Can you look up your own supplemental reading that might support your essay?
· Write First Draft
Assignment #20 (Friday)
· Peer Review your typed first draft (minimum of 1)
· Turn in as Portfolio Writing #3 (Friday or Monday)
Portfolio Announcements:
*Everyone should purchase a portfolio binder to keep your writing assignments in.
FYI - First pieces of Writing that will go into your portfolio:
1. Letter Writing – “This is What is on My Mind” (Quality Writing)
2. “By Any Other Name” Literary Analysis
3. “Columbus in Chains” Literary Analysis
4. “State of the World” Analysis (coming next week)
5. Choice Writing – Respond to any aspect of the class (coming next week)
A Critical Response of a Proboards Discussion?
A Poem inspired by Global Issues?
A Manifesto of your global views?