NOTE: We are nearing the end of the semester. After a long Thanksgiving Break, it's a hard, fast dash to finals. Thus, it is important that we get started on our next book soon-rather-than-later. This is one we will not be reading in class, so you must include some your homework time for reading over the next few weeks.
Attached is a presentation to give you and idea of the topics and themes this book explores. Make sure to review it before you begin reading. Also, you are assigned to read the first 3 chapters. Keep in mind that these initial chapters may seem a bit slow, dull, and a bit confusion -- but they are setting up the "world." Pay attention and remain patient. The really fun stuff will come soon enough.
OBJECTIVES: Close-Read and identify the author's (Huxley's) choices concerning: story structure; point of view; setting; plot; character; and irony, in order to analyze central themes, character development present in BRAVE NEW WORLD. Students will "have it" by active listening, questioning, and clarifying matters through independent engagement, small group and whole class discussion (and scoring no less than a "3" on the Short Response Rubric).
ACTIVITIES: The attached PRESENTATION and Discussion questions (CHAPTERS 1-3) are given for you to better comprehend the characters, conflicts, and themes of the play – which will serve you well on upcoming quizzes and analytical essays. There will time in class to respond to some (not all) of these questions either in small group or whole class.
DUE DATE FOR QUESTIONS: TBA. Your responses will be graded based on the depth, insight, level of evidence, and overall expression of your critical-thought. Specifically, you should review the SHORT RESPONSE RUBRIC to gauge expectations.