English II: American LiteratureMs. Zaytsev

9/9/13

Objectives: • Set up dialectical journals• Use writing in order to reflect on themes and

symbols in the parable, “The Minister’s Black Veil” by Nathaniel Hawthorne both individually and with a peer

Do Now: “Minister’s Black Veil” reading quiz

First 2 columns of Dialectical JournalObservations and Response• Pick 2 quotes from the text (indicate page

number where necessary). • These can be full sentences or simple

phrases. • Below each quote you pull from the text,

indicate why you picked it for your dialectical journal - • Did it seem important? Why? • What is the author trying to show us

here? • Why did this phrase catch your eye? • Include everything you can in your

responses: feelings, arguments, ideas, disagreements, problems, ambiguities, conclusions, uncertainties, images, and even irrelevant memories that pop into your mind as you read. All of this is part of your thinking.

Need to Know Questions• In this section, write down 8 well

thought-out questions posed about the story, its characters, or context of the literature

• Remember Bloom’s Taxonomy – make sure to include “higher level” questions. Remember, these are not questions you already know the answers to.

• Questions can start with the phrases “I wonder why…”

• “How did the main character get so …” or “I don’t understand how the protagonist felt when…” etc…

• These can also be “big picture” questions not directly tied to the article, story, or poem – what does this text make you think of?

Last 2 columns of Dialectical JournalDialogue with a Peer• In this space, you will comment on

the quotes and questions your peer wrote down. You do not necessarily need to have an answer for everything they’ve brought to your attention, but give it a shot. Don’t be shy to voice your opinion. You can start with sentences such as• “That’s an interesting

question. I think…”• “I liked the quote you picked. I

believe the author is trying to show us…”

• Anything that comes to mind as you read your peer’s work can be included. You can also ask your peer additional questions

Later Reflections• These are your reflections about

the text you examined as well as the dialectical journaling process itself.

• Did your peer’s comments or questions make sense?

• What seemed most important?• What did you think of the text as

a whole? • Did any additional questions

come up in your mind? • Was this an important or

interesting reading? Why or why not? Etc…

The Summer Reading Exam

• Review multiple choice trends – 5,6,7 extra credit

• Short answer – what was done well, where do we need to improve?