{"id":3640,"date":"2021-10-29T17:47:31","date_gmt":"2021-10-29T17:47:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-englishcomp2\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=3640"},"modified":"2025-03-31T16:46:57","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T16:46:57","slug":"discussion-working-with-literature-2","status":"web-only","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-englishcomp2\/chapter\/discussion-working-with-literature-2\/","title":{"raw":"Module 10 Discussion: Working with Literature","rendered":"Module 10 Discussion: Working with Literature"},"content":{"raw":"<div class=\"textbox\">Note to teachers: You will need to select multiple readings for this assignment. For instance, you will need to select several passages from a longer text, or multiple shorter texts such as poems or a play. We also recommend that you assign students into smaller groups rather than a whole class discussion. This is an assignment that supports the learning outcome on this page of the course.<\/div>\r\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">In this discussion, you'll share an annotation from a literary text and reflect on why it stood out to you. Your annotations and notes will provide a helpful map of your interests and angles of engagement with the literary work.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Discussion Instructions<\/h2>\r\n<strong>STEP 1:\u00a0<\/strong>Choose a statement or passage that captures the text\u2019s central message or theme. As you annotate, consider how the author conveys meaning through language, structure, and literary devices.\r\n\r\n<strong>STEP 2:<\/strong> Copy a short passage or phrase that reflects any of the following:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Tone, Diction, or Syntax<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Style or Imagery<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Figurative Language<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Theme(s)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Cultural, Historical, or Religious References<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Rhyme, Rhythm, or Meter<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>STEP 3:\u00a0<\/strong>Write a <strong>150-word reflection<\/strong> discussing your understanding of the passage. In your reflection, consider:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Why did this passage stand out to you?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>How does it contribute to the overall meaning of the text?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>What literary devices or stylistic choices enhance its impact?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>How do you interpret the author\u2019s intentions?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>STEP 4:<\/strong> Read\u00a0and respond to\u00a0<strong>two classmates\u2019 posts<\/strong>. Each response should be at least\u00a0<strong>75 words<\/strong>. In your response, engage with their interpretations by sharing your perspective. Do you agree with their analysis? Did their insights change how you view the passage?\r\n<p class=\"p3\"><span style=\"color: #077fab; font-size: 1.15em; font-weight: 600;\">Rubric<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<table><caption>Sample Grading Rubric<\/caption>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th scope=\"col\"><strong>Criteria<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<th scope=\"col\"><strong>Proficient<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<th scope=\"col\"><strong>Developing<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<th scope=\"col\"><strong>Not Evident<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<th scope=\"col\"><strong>Points<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Follows prompt directions<\/td>\r\n<td>Follows the prompt instructions.<\/td>\r\n<td>Somewhat follows the prompt instructions. Examples may be incomplete.<\/td>\r\n<td>Does not follow the instructions.<\/td>\r\n<td>__\/10<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Responds to peers<\/td>\r\n<td>Response is engaged with peer's post. Posts on time.<\/td>\r\n<td>Response is somewhat engaged with peer's post. Post is short and\/or late.<\/td>\r\n<td>Does not follow the instructions.<\/td>\r\n<td>__\/10<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th colspan=\"4\" scope=\"row\"><strong>Total:<\/strong><\/th>\r\n<td>__\/20<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>","rendered":"<div class=\"textbox\">Note to teachers: You will need to select multiple readings for this assignment. For instance, you will need to select several passages from a longer text, or multiple shorter texts such as poems or a play. We also recommend that you assign students into smaller groups rather than a whole class discussion. This is an assignment that supports the learning outcome on this page of the course.<\/div>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">In this discussion, you&#8217;ll share an annotation from a literary text and reflect on why it stood out to you. Your annotations and notes will provide a helpful map of your interests and angles of engagement with the literary work.<\/p>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Discussion Instructions<\/h2>\n<p><strong>STEP 1:\u00a0<\/strong>Choose a statement or passage that captures the text\u2019s central message or theme. As you annotate, consider how the author conveys meaning through language, structure, and literary devices.<\/p>\n<p><strong>STEP 2:<\/strong> Copy a short passage or phrase that reflects any of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tone, Diction, or Syntax<\/li>\n<li>Style or Imagery<\/li>\n<li>Figurative Language<\/li>\n<li>Theme(s)<\/li>\n<li>Cultural, Historical, or Religious References<\/li>\n<li>Rhyme, Rhythm, or Meter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>STEP 3:\u00a0<\/strong>Write a <strong>150-word reflection<\/strong> discussing your understanding of the passage. In your reflection, consider:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Why did this passage stand out to you?<\/li>\n<li>How does it contribute to the overall meaning of the text?<\/li>\n<li>What literary devices or stylistic choices enhance its impact?<\/li>\n<li>How do you interpret the author\u2019s intentions?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>STEP 4:<\/strong> Read\u00a0and respond to\u00a0<strong>two classmates\u2019 posts<\/strong>. Each response should be at least\u00a0<strong>75 words<\/strong>. In your response, engage with their interpretations by sharing your perspective. Do you agree with their analysis? 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