WLC+Min

Reading Assignments: Divide your novel into four sections - by pages or chapters. **Post the schedule below on your wiki page with your pages/chapters due filled in for each class.**

Class 39 World Literature Circles - Meeting #1 Pages / Chapters Due:

Class 41 World Literature Circles - Meeting #2 Pages / Chapters Due:

Class 43 World Literature Circles - Meeting #3 Pages / Chapters Due:

Class 44 World Literature Circles - Meeting #4 Pages / Chapters Due:

This book will center around the series of events sequel to one significant day that brought a complete change in Ivan's life.
 * Preview** your book by answering the following questions on your wiki page:
 * What do you think this novel will be about based on the cover art? (complete sentence)
 * READ THE FIRST PAGE ALOUD IN YOUR GROUP


 * What is the POV (provide evidence)? First person point of view, he mentions I.
 * What conflict is introduced? Boredom, inexplainable despair
 * What characters are introduced? Ivan
 * What do you learn about each of the characters (provide textual evidence)?
 * What is the setting (time, location)? Cold place
 * What do you think this book will be about? (complete sentences) This book will be about Ivan and the society's interaction.

Reflections: After each world literature circle discussion, please complete the following reflection in complete sentences on your page. (Clearly label each discussion reflection.) **What was the most interesting idea or insight that was discussed in your group meeting today?** Describe the discussion in as much detail as you can, noting the ideas various members came up with as well as any follow-up questions that were asked. (This reflection needs to be a paragraph in length.) Reflection #1: The theme of today's discussion (with myself) centered around the environmental an societal atmosphere of Russia at the time through punishments and treatments Ivan Denisovich receives in the concentration camp. During the reign of USSR, people of Russia sought to form a class-free utopia, however, has led to recession in acknowledgement of individuality: through the insignificant features of a character named Ivan Denisovich. Reflection #2: The theme of this chapter lies on the unspoken oblivion that these prisoners reside in: no pursuit of such luxury as one's philosophy or faith. The natural sense of duty to survive is what keeps Ivan and his group working, looping in an endless cycle of suffering in ignorance.

Sentence Pattern Example (Pattern 10) The kitchen was run by two people- the cook and a sanitary inspector. (pg. 57)