Selected Reading: Chapters 9-12 (pgs 101-165)
As you read the selected chapters from The Kite Runner over winter break, I want you to think about the themes and symbolism we've discussed in class thus far. After you have read the chapters, I want you to select two quotes that are of high importance. Think about Amir's guilt and his quest for Baba's love.
Assignment:
Step 1: Select 2 quotes from the required chapters and analyze them following the DQ Steps of Analysis I have listed in 5-6 sentences:
1. Summary of quote
2. Connect to theme
3. Use vocabulary
4. Connect to Literature
5. WHY IS THIS QUOTE IMPORTANT
Upload each quote analysis as separate comment on this blog.
Step 2: Read some of the other analyses that your peers have posted, and select two to comment on. Your response must be 5-6 sentences.
You can reply in two ways:
1: Do you agree or disagree with what your peer has written? Explain yourself using evidence from the text to support your claim.
2. Whether or not you agree or disagree, add an additional quote from the novel to support your peer's argument and explain how that quote supports your peer's overall analysis.
**Please make sure that when you are replying to a person's analysis, that you are hitting the correct "reply" button, so that it shows up as a reply to your peer's comment and not as a reply to my blog.
Make sure you write your full name on the name tab in order to receive credit. No name, no grade.
Deadlines:
1. You must upload your first quote by Thursday, January 2, 2014 at 11:59pm.
2. Your second analyzed quote by Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at 11:59pm.
3. Both responses to your peers must be done by Sunday, January 12, 2014 at 11:59pm.
In the end, you will have written a total of 4 paragraphs:
2 analysis paragraphs and 2 response paragraphs.