Monday, March 2, 2009

Group Assignment Handout

Group Assignment Handout
for A Long Way Gone


Each group will create a presentation of assigned chapters from A Long Way Gone during a segment of the class noted on the syllabus.


Each group must complete the following elements:


  1. Summarize the chapters;

  2. Analyze two pivotal scenes from the assigned chapters and discuss why they are relevant to primary theme(s) in the memoir;

  3. Identify the primary theme of the selection;

  4. Post a Discussion Topic and each group member must respond to at least two (2) other students’ comments on that Discussion Topic.


  • The presentation must be typed and handed in prior to the presentation.

  • The instructor will review and assess the group’s presentation and respond to group members in writing.

  • The entire group will be given a grade on the presentation; in addition, each student will be given a grade on their individual work.

  • Each member of the class will need to respond to at least two (2) Discussion Topics online. This means that everyone will need to post a response to at least two Groups’ Discussion Topics. The postings will be graded according to the Online Discussion Rubric.


Ideas for Discussion Topics


  • Provide more information about an issue that occurs during your chapters. You would need to explain why you are providing this information and ask a question about it. For example, you could find information about what the author is doing currently.

  • Provide a weblink to get more information about something that occurs during your chapters. You would need to explain why you are providing this information and ask a question about it. For example, you could provide a link to a YouTube video featuring music discussed in the book.

  • Provide a unique view about an issue/theme that occurs in your chapters. For example, you may know someone or be someone who has experienced something similar to what is discussed in the book.

  • Ask a question about something that has occurred in your chapters and attempt to answer it. Invite other students to discuss the question also.

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