A Long Way Gone - Using Literary Devices to Tell a Story

Ishmael uses a variety of literary devices while sharing his story. Review chapters 6-16 and choose one chapter to examine two literary devices used by the author. Consider this as a way to discuss how Ishmael Beah tells his story. 

You need:  

• A captivating opening sentence
• A thesis statement which makes a claim regarding how Ishmael uses your chosen literary elements to affect the story. (Hint! Literary devices may: build suspense, create mood, develop characters, contrast ideas, demonstrate an emotion (be specific), exhibits conflict, etc.)
• Body paragraph(s) containing:
• Topic sentence(s) supporting a claim made in the thesis
• Evidence (paraphrase, summary, quote) with citations
• Analysis (full explanation regarding how your evidence supports your thesis claim)
• Relevance (why is this relevant/warranted?)

• Concluding statement which leaves your reader feeling satisfied and more knowledgeable. Make a lasting impression.
• Spelling, punctuation, grammar, and proper citations do count!

DUE: (A) Weds. @ midnight/(B) Thurs. @ midnight

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See, Think, Wonder Group 5, 4A, 1B, 2B, 4B

View each of the four pictures for your group and write a one-paragraph narrative describing the risky behavior displayed in the picture. Do not simply divide up the pictures. You need to collaborate. This means, discuss and formulate your narrative together. Follow the "See, Think, Wonder" format modeled in class. Post each of your narratives here, labeling your post with "Group 5, and your class period, and each member's last name". If you fail to do this, your group will not get credit.

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See, Think, Wonder Group 4, 4A, 1B, 2B, 4B

View each of the four pictures for your group and write a one-paragraph narrative describing the risky behavior displayed in the picture. Do not simply divide up the pictures. You need to collaborate. This means, discuss and formulate your narrative together. Follow the "See, Think, Wonder" format modeled in class. Post each of your narratives here, labeling your post with "Group 4, and your class period, and each member's last name". If you fail to do this, your group will not get credit.

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See, Think, Wonder Group 3, 4A, 1B, 2B, 4B

View each of the four pictures for your group and write a one-paragraph narrative describing the risky behavior displayed in the picture. Do not simply divide up the pictures. You need to collaborate. This means, discuss and formulate your narrative together. Follow the "See, Think, Wonder" format modeled in class. Post each of your narratives here, labeling your post with "Group 3, and your class period, and each member's last name". If you fail to do this, your group will not get credit.

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See, Think Wonder Group 2, 4A, 1B, 2B, 4B

View each of the four pictures for your group and write a one-paragraph narrative describing the risky behavior displayed in the picture. Do not simply divide up the pictures. You need to collaborate. This means, discuss and formulate your narrative together. Follow the "See, Think, Wonder" format modeled in class. Post each of your narratives here, labeling your post with "Group 2, and your class period, and each member's last name". If you fail to do this, your group will not get credit.

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See, Think, Wonder Group 1, 4A, 1B, 2B, 4B

View each of the four pictures for your group and write a one-paragraph narrative describing the risky behavior displayed in the picture. Do not simply divide up the pictures. You need to collaborate. This means, discuss and formulate your narrative together. Follow the "See, Think, Wonder" format modeled in class. Post each of your narratives here, labeling your post with "Group 1, and your class period, and each member's last name". If you fail to do this, your group will not get credit.

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