Devices The Bluest Eye Analysis

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INSTRUCTIONAL APPROACH

KEY CONCEPTS TO BE DEVELOPED

The key concepts teachers should reinforce and teach their students are 1) The Killer Angels is a prime example of how an author can adapt fact into fiction and 2) this Cornerstone assignment is an opportunity to apply the elements of narrative writing they have analyzed in Fences, The Bluest Eye, and various short stories from English I thus far.

PEDAGOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS

Each of the following steps must be completed for the student to proceed. Anticipate staggered completion rates and some multitasking. Clear seating arrangements are critical. One third of the room might work independently, one third might be partner work, and the final third might be group work. The proportions …show more content…
For each story, discuss the following.
Where are the facts in this story?
Where is the creative license in this story?
Does this story build tension? If so, how? If not, why not?
What would make it more tense?
What honorable actions, words, or thoughts are in the story?
Are there any dishonorable actions, words, or thoughts that contrast with the honor?
Independent work
Write out a first draft of the story. Read it out loud to self. Revise?
Does it look right?
Does it sound right?
Does it make sense?
Group work
Trios or quads, as available (could be partner again, if not enough students have drafts of a story). Each student tells the story to the group; try not to just read it aloud, but feel free to refer to text as needed. After each story, discuss the following:
Does this story build tension? If so, how? If not, why not?
What would make it more tense?
What honorable actions, words, or thoughts are in the story?
Are there any dishonorable actions, words, or thoughts that contrast with the honor?
What would make this story better?
Independent work
Revise and rewrite the story into the final draft. Use rubric to self assess. Submit essay and self assessment to teacher for
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