Shock Jock Radio and Riddle Poetry

Good mornin' all. We're going start things off with a little bit of a pop culture gem: Shock jocks

You know this guy, I'm sure. Keep these questions in mind while watching: What are your opinions on shock jock radio? How far is too far? What is the danger, if any, of “infotainment?"

After your quiz, we're going to read the first 10 pages of chapter 4 in Solitude (up to "you'll see what I'll serve her on the tray" on page 74).

In your group of 3-5, come up with 3 thought-provoking questions after you're done reading. You'll be passing your questions on to another group who will then provide a response to one of them.

Then, on to the Riddles!

Character Story Lines

Good morning, class! Many of you had voiced your concern with the plot of One Hundred Years of Solitude. Most likely, the problem is that you're entangled in the insignificant details of the story, and not paying attention to the theme of change within the character's lives. In order to get more out of this novel, we're going to do an activity to analyze the story lines of several characters, particularly in relation to the theme of change.

Today in class, you're going to work in groups to construct character plot lines: a diagram / list that displays a series of events that are important to the character you've been given to analyze. Hopefully by breaking the story down through character analysis, you'll be able to see more clearly where the meaning lies within this novel.

After watching me make a plot line, you will then be put into groups to construct your own.

Directions: Part 1: Making your Plot line

1. In your groups, discuss the events in your character's plot line that are significant. A good place to start is to think of their motive or goal.

2. Organize the information into a diagram or list. It is advised that you keep your own record of the plot line in your notebook or journal.


3. After you've finished the list or diagram, take the three most significant events of your character’s storyline. Explain what each represents in the larger scheme of the novel. For example, what are the larger implications of each event in terms of theme, conflict development, character development, etc.


Part 2: Presenting your plot line

1. Choose a scribe to write out your diagram / list on the white board. While the scribe is writing, those in the audience should copy the diagrams from other groups.

2. Choose 2 individuals to introduce each event with some background info. This may help clarify issues of understanding what's happening in the story.

3. Choose 1 or 2 individuals to explain item 3 from Part 1.


HW: Please finish reading Chapter 4. Be prepared for a quiz on Friday.

Chapter 3: Solitude

Agenda:

1. Quizito on chapter 2

2. Discuss homework: how is the encounter between Pilar and Jose Arcadio an example of magical realism  (think pair share)

3. How is the story going? What are your reactions?

4. Read pages 41-44 (up to the line "Somebody is coming") independently

5. Class-generated questions

6. Hint Fiction: last day to work in class.

HW: On piece of paper, cite 2 examples that suggest the beginnings of Macondo’s decline (loss of purity /innocence). To be handed in next class.

Mr. B's email address

If you have any questions about the hint fiction project or the class in general, email me at bbodens5@mail.naz.edu