1. Peer review
First
round
1. Read
through the entire paper once, without marking it
2.
Highlight the thesis in Color 1, highlight the assertion sentences in the same
color, if present
3.
Highlight the evidence in all paragraphs in Color 2
4. Highlight
all commentary in Color 3
5.
Highlight plot summary in Color 4
6.
Highlight the concluding/wrap up sentence in each paragraph in Color 5
7.
Circle transitions in within paragraphs and between paragraphs
8.
Highlight the exigency statement in the conclusion in Color 6
Second
round-hand papers back, will be distributed in pairs
1. Read
for content, does it make sense, is it interesting/insightful?
2. Read
for organization, what transitions are present
3. Read
for grammar, spelling, diction, and syntax
Next class
Final
book discussion
For a
discussion board grade
1.
What, in your opinion, is the most significant
aspect of Winston’s identity? How is that revealed to the reader?
2.
In your opinion, is Nineteen Eighty-Four still a valuable text? Does it still have
things to tell us or teach us? What might those ideas be?
3.
What, in your opinion, is the most frightening
aspect of Nineteen Eighty-Four?
Explain.
4.
Based on your understanding of Nineteeen Eighty-Four, what do you think
George Orwell would have to say about today’s society? Why?
Thursday, March 9
Essay
#1 due
Intro
Essay #2, critical analysis
Intro
film analysis
