Literature+Circles

 This project will require work with your literature analysis group. Your group will select literary elements to analyze from your **group** novel. __Possible group novels:__ //The Catcher in the Rye Cry the Beloved Country A Farewell to Arms Gulliver's Travels The Mayor of Casterbridge A Tale of Two Cities//

In addition, each member of your group will identify how the literary elements selected by your group are used in the **individual novels** read during the 1st marking period. The **presentation** of this project will be done as a group, utilizing PowerPoint, and will include an activity or lesson for the rest of the class. Each member of the group is expected to take equal part in the oral presentation.
 * Define the literary element, discuss the function in literature, and provide examples of use.
 * Identify the literary device in at least 2 of the individual novels ready by group members in addition to the group novel
 * Your group should also include discussion of at least one in class novel which utilizes the literary device being discussed
 * Identify impact of the literary device on the audience.
 * Common device for this author to use?
 * Compare & contrast how it is used by each author your group discusses.
 * Why is this device critical to the piece of literature?
 * Textbook: refer to pages 266-273 for information regarding compare & contrast essays as well as oral reports
 * Write for College: refer to pages 286-294 for literary terms & definitions


 * Students will be divided into groups, each group will be assigned a novel
 * Initial class meeting: project outline
 * Groups will meet to schedule future meetings, set the reading schedule, select the roles for the first group meeting
 * Calendar of due dates will be handed out and posted on this wiki
 * Books will be assigned and literary criticism booked talked about by Ms. Arnold
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 110%;">Any extra time will be given for reading the novel
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 110%;">Students will have 15 minutes at the end of each block for reading time
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 110%;">Literary analysis papers will be due on March _
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 110%;">Each group member will write his/her own paper, with his/her own thesis
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 110%;">Members can collaborate on research, peer edit, trouble-shoot, etc. during group meetings
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 110%;">Each group will set their reading & meeting schedule
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 110%;">All reading must be complete by March _
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 110%;">Groups will meet a minimum of 2 times prior to March _ for literary circle
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 110%;">Suggested that meetings take place every two weeks, at least
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 110%;">Groups will meet at least 1 time after March _ to discuss literary analysis & research
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 110%;">Share ideas, research, and any problems
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 110%;">Extra credit for extra meetings
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 110%;">Meetings will be done during seminar time
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 110%;">45 minutes
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 110%;">meet in Mr. Q's, Ms. Slusher's, or Ms. Arnold's
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 110%;">group will assign roles for each meeting
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 110%;">groups will complete notes/worksheet during the meeting
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 110%;">notes must be initialed by the teacher
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 110%;">there will be a peer rubric for the group discussion/meeting process
 * <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 121%;">calendar of due date for turning in notes of group meetings

<span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 110%;">Groups are required to meet at least twice to share information & design the presentation. Please remember that meetings must include all group members! Also, each group member will be graded on participation, preparation, and attendance. Remember to turn in your group & individual charts after each meeting!

See Rubrics link on the left side of this page.