Comments Grading Scale:
1. What went well: To get the full three points for this section, you must list at least three (3) things your group did well during the discussion. You are evaluating the group's performance, not merely your own.
2. Improving the process: You are evaluating BOTH sessions. Here is your chance to state what should be changed when planning our next discussion. Your suggestion might be about the way the discussion is structured—for instance, how much time we spend on one topic before going to another. You might offer a very specific critique of class behavior in the discussion—for instance that people are interrupting one another too often. Or, you might suggest a change in which group members are chosen. In something as complex as a seminar, I cannot envision a time when it will be truthful to state, "No changes are necessary," so I will give you zero (0) points for this [last] response.
Insightful comments: To get the full four (4) points for this section, you must record or summarize at least two insightful comments, which may be made by someone in your group or in the other group, or one from each session. To be truly insightful, a comment must show original thought (the speaker has been thinking on his or her own here) and cannot be merely a fact that anyone who opens the text can read for him- or herself. In other words, it cannot be a statement such as "Jocasta hanged herself," "Oedipus used Jocasta's brooches to blind himself," or "Oedipus the King was a tragic play."
Tim Anthony
January 20, 2016 at 10:26 pmTests
You mention chapter tests. Can you share those tests?
Lindsay Ten
February 9, 2016 at 5:43 pmTests
Is there a way for me to get a copy of the tests (with or without the keys) to the HOD unit? I find test writing to be a great weakness, and I love the rest of this unit.
Denise Lynn Cuevas
April 10, 2016 at 5:25 pmHeart of Darkness
You unit is excellent. You mention a list of literary phrases to help them become accustomed to discussing literature. Would you please share those.
George S. Laroche
June 2, 2016 at 10:26 pmKind Request
Dear Ludy P. Aguada: Thank you for publishing your very helpful insights on teaching Conrad’s “Heart of Darkness”. I’m just wondering whether you would be so kind as to share two additional pieces of information: 1) Your list of literary phrases and, 2) the set of reading questions developed by K. Tully and R. Litchfield. If there’s anything I can do to facilitate your transferring that information to me, just kindly let me know and I’ll be very glad to do it. Best regards Salaroche
Kay Berry
November 4, 2016 at 2:07 pmMore Information
Dear Ludy P. Aguada: I, too, like the others above would like a list of the literary phrases, set of reading questions by K.Tully and R. Litchfield, and the tests with answers. I understand if that cannot be provided. The lesson plans and insights you provide on the website are very helpful. I am finding with each year that I teach AP Literature, higher level thinking is hard to come by. Most students are not doing enough reading on their own to understand allusions or critical thinking questions, and if they are reading books, perhaps these books are not classics, or higher level vocabulary books with deep meaning. Thank you so much. Kay Berry
Kris K Dutson
May 2, 2017 at 3:21 pmAssessments
Hi, and thank you for sharing your HOD unit. If possible, can I access your formative and summative assessments for this unit? Thank you!
Tara Hall
September 4, 2017 at 8:59 pmWonderful resource!!
I have waited 6 years to add Heart of Darkness into my lessons. This site gave me a great launching pad to use! I am thrilled to be teaching it and excited to see how far my students' analytical skills will grow. I don't need quizzes, but would love to see a few Socratic discussion questions that garner the most responses in your classes.
Tracy Owen Peterson
October 10, 2017 at 9:07 pmThe Phrases (what else?)
Hi, I know everyone is clamoring for those phrases you give students to help them converse at the college level. I would love to have a copy of them, if you are willing to share them. I can't imagine how helpful they might be to my students. Thanks so much, Tracy
Joni H. Mah
December 28, 2017 at 11:22 amMaterials, please
Is it possible to get a copy of the discussion questions from Tully and Litchfield? They are no longer available at the web address listed. Also, I'd love copies of the tests and literary phrases, if possible. Thank you for the great website!
Lindsay Allen
July 13, 2018 at 2:00 pmPLEASE share \\"list of phrases that they use to help them converse like literary critics.\\"
I would LOVE to have access to this list as well.
Katie Walters
January 18, 2019 at 7:49 pmLiterary phrases
Hello, If possible, I would love to see the list of literary phrases you mention using to support your students. Thanks, Katie Walters
Courtney Saundera
June 23, 2019 at 1:56 amSocratic Seminar/Literary phrases
Would love to have access to the Socratic seminar discussion questions, and the literary phrases! Thank you!
Amy Rae Smith
October 12, 2020 at 1:38 amWill you share your...
- quizzes over each chapter - literary phrases I am attempting to teach this to my Advanced English I students - with much guidance! I love how your lessons use Socratic Seminars (they love doing those so that will fit right in with their personalities.) Thank you so much for any help you are willing to offer me.
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