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Module 2 Discussion: What does it mean to grow up? DUE 02/25
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Thinking about the readings from this Module, write a 200-400 word discussion board post in which you explore one or more of these questions:
· What elements of short stories stand out the most? How do elements like setting, symbolism, or characterization help us understand a story’s meaning?
· What popular movies or TV shows address the topic of coming of age? Choose one and discuss how it answers the question “What does it mean to grow up?”
· What did you read or learn in this Module that was surprising or unexpected? What surprised you?
· How did the literary works illustrate the ideas of this Module?
After writing your post, be sure to review and edit before clicking “Submit.” Then, respond to 2-3 classmates with a substantive reply… You can ask questions, agree or disagree, expand on their ideas, or make connections between their post and yours. Replies should be 3-4 sentences each.
Module 2: Lesson and Notes
What is fiction?
Literature in the form of prose, telling a narrative that is imagined or not based in fact.
Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote that “fiction reveals truth that reality obscures.” This quote shares an idea many writers and scholars understand to be true – that through imagined situations and characters, authors are able to reveal emotion, societal, and universal human truths.
What are some genres of fiction?
· Contemporary fiction: Usually, literary fiction set during the time it was written
· Historical fiction: Set in a historical time period
· Science fiction: Set in imagined and/or futuristic environments, with a focus on space or technology
What are important elements of short stories?
This site gives a good overview
of the elements of short stories
This site explains literary devices
and how to connect them to meaning
Coming of Age Stories
Stories in which an adolescent main character learns a life lesson – one that helps them define themselves as a young adult – are called “coming of age,” “initiation,” or “Bildungsroman” stories.
Professor
Susan Michalcyzk (Links to an external site.)
from Boston College writes that Coming of Age stories attempt to address some of these questions:
· What does it mean to come of age?
· What experiences define us, as we make our journey through life?
· How do we process those moments of crisis and calm, so that we can become better prepared to engage effectively in all that life holds for us as adults?
Exploring written narratives of the adolescent experience provides opportunities for personal growth, for understanding of this challenging transition, and for recognizing common patterns and bonds we all share.
Module 2 Readings
Complete these readings from the textbook:
· Literature
· Boys & Girls
· Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?
· Norton Chapter 1 (pages 16-22)
· Norton Chapter 31 (pages 1920-1925)
Remember that academic reading is a skill you develop over time.
Here is
my best advice for scholarly reading
.
Thesis Statement Practice
First, review these guides to thesis statements in literary analysis essays:
· From UTA: Libguide on thesis statements (Links to an external site.)
· LibreText:
Thesis statement guide (Links to an external site.)
Then, think about the stories we read in Module 2, and choose one story to focus on.
Now, consider these questions:
· How does the story define or depict what it means to grow up?
· According to the story, what character trait or life lesson is essential to have in order to be an adult?
Write a thesis statement over the chosen story. Be sure it:
· Is one or two sentences long
· Meets the criteria for a thesis statement
· Includes the name of the story’s author and title
You should avoid:
· Copy / pasting from other submissions
· Writing a summary of the story
· Conversational language (you, I, etc.)
Rubric
Module 2 Thesis Statement
Module 2 Thesis Statement | ||||
Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFocused on theme (coming of age) |
30 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDiscusses meaning |
30 pts In your submission, you discuss the meaning or significance of elements fluently. 24 pts In your submission, you discuss the meaning or significance of some elements. 15 pts Your post does not discuss how the writer uses elements to create meaning. |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThesis Statement |
30 pts Thesis statement is arguable, supportable, and clear. 24 pts This may need more work before it could work as a thesis statement. Remember thesis statements should be arguable, supportable, and clear. 15 pts No clear thesis statement present in this post. |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity / Grammar |
10 pts |
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Total Points: 100 |