Siddhartha Blogging Assignment

Based on our large group discussion last week and "instant paper" activity this week, please choose a topic or idea from Siddhartha that especially interests you and respond to the prompt below. I would recommend something that generated a lot of thought or discussion from the large group talks.

Please write a thematic analysis paragraph containing at least two PIEs (which means 2 quotes, 1 quote per PIE) as supporting argumentation. Your paragraphs must be done by midnight tonight, and they will be used as discussion-starting material on Friday. In addition, you have the option to use this blog as a draft or model for your final test essay on Siddhartha.

I will grade and comment on blogs ASAP, including an approximate grade if this paragraph were submitted as a body paragraph in a final essay.

Please respond to the following prompt: compare and contrast how Siddhartha's interactions with one of the other characters in the story reflects a belief that you hold about life/spirituality. Explain, using quotes from the book and examples from your own life.

Grading for Final Test Review presentations

For your test review presentations, groups will be required to explain the most important elements (themes, action, characters) of their assigned topics. Groups will be graded on the following criteria:
5 points - Composure: how poised and professional student speakers are
5 points - Content: how informative their presentations are (***IMPORTANT: what you say should expand on what is on your handout. DO NOT simply read your handouts). I would suggest preparing something visual - either a powerpoint or addition notes to write on the board
5 points - Handout: a page of important notes, including key quotes.
5 points - Timing: Presentations must be 5-7 minutes long. Presentations that run shorter or longer will lose points.
All presentations will be given on Tuesday, Jan. 18.