San Diego
Jewish Academy
High School Humanities
"Quest" Reading with
Huck and Odysseus
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Assignment Rationale:
to explore the element of the
quest in classic literature, to practice reading comprehension with
literature circle discussions and topics, to practice analytical
essay-writing in a timed setting
Kickoff
Piece(s): video clip of Arthurian quest with
Joseph Campbell, video of Room With a View , discussion of quest in
literature
Essential Ingredients:
reading the novel, preparing responses to the reading
questions, participating in literature circle discussions, writing an
analytical essay in a timed setting
Steps of Creative
Process:
Reading and Weekly Literature Circles with Responses
Discussion and Examples of Quest in Literature
Group Reading Questions Due
Thesis Development
Final, Analytical, Timed Essay
Reading Questions:
Why do both title characters have red hair? What does red hair suggest about a hero on a quest?
Trace, find, or construct a visual model of the physical quest.
For what is the character questing, both inside and out?
Identify 5-10 of your favorite metaphors from the story. What makes each metaphor memorable for you?
Discuss and give some examples of
religion/superstition/gods in your piece of literature. How do these
influence the quest?
Rubric:
(scored
plus, check,
minus)
participates in class discussions by contributing ideas orally
reads the novel in a thoughtful manner, practicing comprehension skills
prepares wordprocessed, thoughtful, complete responses to the reading questions with literature circle
participates in literature circle discussions with active responses
writes an analytical essay in a timed setting (using essay rubric)
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Map | On-Line
Resources | Glossary
| Quotes
| WordList
| Grades
| Co-Teachers - Doug
and Melissa
| Gallery
E-Mail Doug at mrdoug@aznet.net
or Melissa at mjmckinstry@earthlink.net