Discussion Leader

Each student will present an article from the book Art of Fact.  The presentation will be about 15-20 minutes long and will require a visual aid (power point or handout).  The presentation will be half lecture/close reading on what you discovered about the writing style and the other half will require the student to lead a class wide discussion.

Expectations:

• Visual aid (powerpoint, prezi, handout)
• Background on the time/author/writing style
• Thoughtful questions for a good discussion
• Close reading/thoughtful consideration of the text

As an audience member, your job is to pay attention, and to participate in the discussion.  Throughout the semester, you will need to collect 150 points.

Ways to collect points:
      + 5--say something relevant during the discussion
      + 5--if your comment includes a quote
      + 5--have your book (not phone or computer) open during the discussion

There will be random pop quizzes to ensure that the reading is getting done...

Articles to be posted...

Feb. 3--The Children's Story--Junior
Feb. 3--Lady Olga--Michael

Feb. 8--Hiroshima--Brandon
Feb. 8--The Ones Who Walk Away--Benjamin

Feb 27-- March 1--Alive--Jeremy

March 8--Marrakech--Luisa
March 8--Shadow of a Nation--Jordan
March 8--It's an Honor--Terren

April 5--Sherman Alexie Poems--Kara
      "Evolution"
      "On the Amtrak From Boston to New York City"
      " Indian Education"
April 5--Coyotes--Brendan
April 5--The Third Winter--Ally

April 12--The Bronx Slave Market--Calvin
April 12--In Cold Blood--Merit
April 12--A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings--Fabio

April 19--If Christ Came to Chicago--Nicholas  (OPTIONAL/Not Required)
April 19--The Lottery--Reed
April 19--The Silent Season of a Hero--Sarah

April 26--When a Man Falls A Crowd Gathers--Josh
April 26--Harlem on My Mind--Austin