Do Now: Quick Jot|Visualization Activity You are presenting your project at UW Madison culminating a semesters work. Your topic and in-depth research have made you an expert capable of engaging in intellectual conversations with those who stop to view your presentation.
Why is your presentation topic important in our world today? Taking the Steps | Ideation to Creation
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Check in. Where are you at with ideation? What are your thoughts so far? Do Next Watch this trailer of Passing, a new film that deals with similar concepts as ECM. See/Think/Wonder What do you see in this trailer? What are specific images or aspects of the trailer? What do you think about it? How do the images/music/dialogue convey the plot of the film? What questions do you have about it? About the production of it? About the choices the director makes? How does this connect to The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man? Quick Jot What are the most important parts of your project topic? What do you want the audience to take away from your project? Studio Time Continue working on your ideation sheet. Dan and I will come around to check in with you. Do Now | Quick Jot We have covered four centuries of African American history and culture in the United States.
How might your critical analysis paper lend itself towards project development? In this 2017 photo, Gavin McInnes (center), founder of the far-right extremist group known as the Proud Boys, is surrounded by supporters after speaking at a rally in Berkeley, Calif. McInnes told NPR that the group is made up of "funny dudes, not Nazis." At least 25 members of the far-right group are facing charges related to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. History repeats itself?
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2. According to the article, what are some reasons for the disproportionate number of Black and Latinx Americans in prison? 3. What are some ways Black Americans have overcome the inequalities presented in the article? 4. What fact from the article do you find most surprising? Why? 5:00 Video | Add to your ideation sheet. Critical Analysis Paper Time!
If it had been you, what would you (or could you) have done? The Great Migration
Take the long view of what we've studied regarding the history of African Americans and their experiences. Ideation | Generate, Sort, Connect, Elaborate | "Black" and "White" | Race in America 20 Minutes.
10:50 Rotation to read the other Ideation Sheets.
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Quick jot: how are you feeling about your paper? What do you need help with? Share with someone near you. Do Next What do you know about writing a conclusion? What goes into it? What is the purpose? Write this down. Share out with whole group. Conclusions Your conclusion is what wraps up your paper -- its purpose is to synthesize, not summarize. Restate your thesis, and connect everything you talked about together. Do not introduce new ideas into your conclusion. Leave the paper feeling complete. Does this conclusion fit these expectations? Let’s talk about it. Studio Time Set a goal for what you will accomplish today for your paper. You should focus on getting your body paragraphs done, and then write your conclusion. Remember, this is going to be due on Monday. Exit Ticket What did you accomplish today? Share out with the group. Do Now
Share your thesis statement with someone near you. If you don’t have one yet, share about where you’re at -- critical lens, theme, or what is challenging for you. Be prepared to share with the whole group. Do Next Take 10 minutes to finish your thesis statement. If you already have it completed, begin fleshing out your introduction. Body Paragraphs Standard format is claim, evidence, explanation. When writing your paragraphs, ask yourself: What am I arguing with this paragraph? What can I use from the text to support my argument? What does this evidence mean in my own words? In small groups, underline the claim, evidence, and explanation in the paragraph you’re given. Then, discuss your take-aways from the paragraph: do you understand what the writer is arguing? Was the evidence compelling, and did it relate to the claim? Did the explanation increase your understanding? Whole group discussion. Studio Time Begin writing your first body paragraph. Make sure to make a claim related to your thesis, then use relevant evidence from the text to support your claim. Afterward, explain the evidence in your own words and relate it back to your claim. One-on-One Conferencing During studio time, I will be coming around to talk with you about how you’re feeling about your paper. Exit Ticket Share out one thing you accomplished for your paper this period. Do Now
Reflect on the themes you generated in your groups on Thursday. Do any of them interest you? Is there one not listed that you’d like to explore? Write 2-3 sentences about the theme you are thinking of. Turn and talk to someone next to you. Perspective Duality Music/Art How society/culture differs by place Motherhood/influence of mothers Wealth/Class → how this impacts how we’re viewed Choice Race → the “Race Question” Intersectionality of identities Other themes you could look at: Identity & Community Masculinity & Manhood “Passing” Self Sacrifice vs. Self Interest Thesis Statements Your thesis statement is your argument, in essence. It guides your writing and gives the reader a clear idea of what you’re going to address in the next pages. Arguable, not factual. Should explain the “what” and “why” of your paper. In a literary analysis, your thesis can also be a thematic statement. A good way to begin is to use this prompt: “In The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man, James Weldon Johnson presents the idea that _________”, but can really take any form. Should be supportable by evidence from the book. Example thesis: In The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man, James Weldon Johnson presents the idea that racism is ingrained so deeply in the structure of our society that it is often subtle, sometimes not even noticeable. Johnson accomplishes this in a variety of ways, but the most impactful way is the relationship between the millionaire and the Ex-Colored Man. Complete a Ladder of Feedback for this thesis. Studio Time Things to do today: Finalize critical lens Decide on theme Write thesis statement Exit Ticket Completed thesis statement. Casey has something coming at you here to help you with your critical analysis paper and theme lens development. Time Permitting
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Paper Introduction: Critical Analysis | The Lens of Theme Pacing Dates: October
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Course DescriptionGreat World Text is an advanced English and Social Studies course sponsored by the University of Wisconsin’s Center for Humanities. This year will consist of The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man, the landmark 1912 novel by James Weldon Johnson. Known only as the “Ex-Colored Man,” the protagonist in Johnson’s novel is forced to choose between celebrating his African American heritage or “passing” as an average white man in a post-Reconstruction America that is rapidly changing. The course will encounter themes of racial passing, multiracial families, and African-American music traditions.
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