Blackmer English 11H, Per. 1 Fall 2015 UNIT II: SURVIVAL Call of the Wild, White Fang, ​
and ​
Life of Pi I.
III.
IV.
V.
Read:​
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Call of the Wild OR White Fang A.
Read just one of the novels. As you read, make a list of all the scenes that depict survival as the main theme. There may be as many as 20 or 25.
Due: Fr 10/9 B.
In your group, compare your lists. Then draw a timeline that charts the dog’s/wolf’s many situations that entail survival. (in class, TBA) C.
Read a summary/analysis of Darwin’s theory of “survival of the fittest”. Mark the situations on the timeline that support Darwin’s theory in one color. In another color, mark the situations where Man interferes/influences the outcome.
(in class, TBA) D.
Consider how much Man influences the natural order of things. Create a presentation that demonstrates your view ​
(see below​
). Read:​
​
Life of Pi​
: Start reading ​
Life of Pi​
ASAP: A. As you read, keep a ​
dialectical journal ​
of references to ​
survival, motivation, and nature​
. Copy (and cite) 30 quotes from throughout the book that include one of these topics (10 per topic above, total of 30, so 3 or 4 references per theme from each part of the book), and explain what is going on between the main character and the topic. Look especially for ​
symbolic ​
connections.
DUE:​
Part one by
Mo 10/19 DUE:​
Part two by
Mo 10/26 DUE:​
Part three by Mo 11/2 B. In your groups, compare your DEJ responses and answer the following questions: (in class, TBA) 1. What is the source of Pi’s desire to survive? 2. What helps Pi most to survive his ordeal (what is his main motivation)? 3. How does Pi survive his ordeal (what resources, personality traits, actions help him)? 4. What generalizations can you make about people and survival in difficult situations? a. When/why/how do people survive difficult situations? b. Why do people sometimes succumb to them? c. What are the consequences of giving up in such a situation? d. What are the consequences of surviving such situations? PROJECT (individually/small groups): ​
carefully constructed with an eye to public presentation. Create one product below to depict the theme of ​
SURVIVAL​
through ​
imagery, symbolism, dreams, ​
and/or​
motifs​
. ​
(50 pts.)
​
Due: Fr 11/9 A. Product Options ​
(please note: only options marked “perf” may be done as a group​
): (30 pts.) drawing
poster (w/quotes)
photo montage
map setting drawing
music score (perf)
costume (perf) poem (perf)
performance(perf)
other B. Written Reflection:​
Write an explanation of how your product depicts the theme through its use of imagery, symbolism, dreams, and/or motifs, why you selected the particular product, and how you constructed it (MLA FORMAT, of course). ​
(10 pts.) C. Oral Presentation:​
oral version of your written reflection, clear, good ​
interactive​
presentation skills.​
(10 pts.) Presentations will take place on:
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Fr 11/9­We 11/14 Grading Criteria Sheet Name(s):____________________________________________________ Eng.​
11H ​
, Per. 1 Fall 2015 Assignment: ​
Call of the Wild, White Fang,​
and ​
Life of Pi: ​
​
SURVIVAL​
Unit CRITERIA Points Student Possibl Assessme
e nt Creative Project: ​
typed (as appropriate); proper format; appropriateness of 30 language to the product, carefully constructed with an eye to public presentation; captures the imagery, symbolism, dreams, and/or motifs related to the theme of survival; has ​
interactive​
element Reflection: ​
explains how your product depicts the theme of survival through 10 imagery, symbolism, dreams, and/or motifs; explains why you selected the particular product and how you constructed/organized it; one page, proper MLA Oral Presentation: ​
oral version of your written reflection, clear, complete, 10 good presentation skills, well organized TOTAL: 50 COMMENTS: Teacher Assessme
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