Weekly Focus: Novel Study "A Bronx Masquerade"
Monday: Link to "A Bronx Masquerade"
1. Complete discussion questions in notebook section:
a.) what conflict does Jenelle suffer from? Is it an internal or external conflict? Explain.
b.) What classmate does Jenelle long to be with? According to Jenelle what are her chances of getting the attention of the student?
c.) Find a "where the author uses direct characterization to reveal the physical personality traits of Jenelle.
d.) Explain how the theme of appearance versus reality applies to Jenelle in the story.
e.) What has happened in Leslie's life that is the reason for her moving in with her grandmother?
f.) Who does Leslie befriend and what common ground helps them pursue a friendship?
g.) In line 5 of Leslie's poem "Common Groun," she states "We both take a leap into the unknown..." What is she referring to as the unknown?
h.) Who is the second character in Leslie's poem Common Ground?"
2. Read Lelie's poem "Common Ground" and complete TPCASTT in your notes section.
3. Read about Judianne Alexander and prepare for a discussion in class on Tuesday.
4. Type up your "Bronx Masquerade" poem using Word. Give it a title and attach clip art or a google pic that symbolizes the subject or tone of your poem. Save poem to your lunch number.
3. Read about Judianne Alexander and prepare for a discussion in class on Tuesday.
4. Type up your "Bronx Masquerade" poem using Word. Give it a title and attach clip art or a google pic that symbolizes the subject or tone of your poem. Save poem to your lunch number.
No comments:
Post a Comment