1. Bell Ringer:
Review the details below.
a) Chameleons can show a wide range of colors, from bright to muted.
b) Chameleons are able to change colors due to a specialized process that affects pigments below a transparent layer of skin.
c) Chameleons change color as a response to varying emotional and physical states.
2. "Speaking of Courage" Lit Circles
Each group member will take on a role of either a summarizer, clarifier, predictor, or questioner. You must have at least 3 things written down for your task.
3. Comprehension Questions: (Only one paper is needed per group). Provide evidence for each question, or NO CREDIT!
1. What narrative point of view is used in “Speaking of Courage”?
2. What problems does Norman confront when he returns home? What seems to prevent him from dealing with them successfully?
3. Why is this story called “Speaking of Courage”? Assume the title does NOT hold any irony. In what sense does this story speak of courage?
4. Like other male characters in this novel, Norman Bowker develops an active fantasy life. Why do these men develop these fantasy roles? What do they get from telling these fantasy stories to themselves? What does this tell you about O’Brien’s understanding of the way fiction relates to real life?
5. Why is Norman unable to relate to anyone at home? More importantly, why doesn’t he even try?
4. Group Quiz (Each student must have their own quiz completed for credit. You may work in your lit circles groups.)
5. Begin reading "Notes" & "In The Field" silently.
Review the details below.
- Male chameleons display bright colors to signal that they are ready to mate.
- Chameleons may change colors to express emotional states, such as fear, anger, and surprise.
- While chameleons are usually brown or green, they may turn darker or lighter to warm up or cool off.
a) Chameleons can show a wide range of colors, from bright to muted.
b) Chameleons are able to change colors due to a specialized process that affects pigments below a transparent layer of skin.
c) Chameleons change color as a response to varying emotional and physical states.
2. "Speaking of Courage" Lit Circles
Each group member will take on a role of either a summarizer, clarifier, predictor, or questioner. You must have at least 3 things written down for your task.
3. Comprehension Questions: (Only one paper is needed per group). Provide evidence for each question, or NO CREDIT!
1. What narrative point of view is used in “Speaking of Courage”?
2. What problems does Norman confront when he returns home? What seems to prevent him from dealing with them successfully?
3. Why is this story called “Speaking of Courage”? Assume the title does NOT hold any irony. In what sense does this story speak of courage?
4. Like other male characters in this novel, Norman Bowker develops an active fantasy life. Why do these men develop these fantasy roles? What do they get from telling these fantasy stories to themselves? What does this tell you about O’Brien’s understanding of the way fiction relates to real life?
5. Why is Norman unable to relate to anyone at home? More importantly, why doesn’t he even try?
4. Group Quiz (Each student must have their own quiz completed for credit. You may work in your lit circles groups.)
5. Begin reading "Notes" & "In The Field" silently.