STEP 4: Each group will create a 6-7 slide presentation to explain your group's assigned literary theory
Your group's Google slide presentation must contain the following:
- A title slide to introduce your group's assigned theory and the first names of your group members. As the presentation will be posted on the web, do NOT use last names.
- A brief definition and introduction to your theory
- Basic background information regarding your theory, such as: basic history of your theory, why would someone most likely use this approach, and what questions does your approach address.
- Pros: Why would someone chose to use this approach? What are the advantages?
- Cons: What are the drawbacks of using this approach?
- Apply your approach to our reading of Middle Eastern poetry. Each group has been assigned a specific poem from our packet to analyze using their assigned approach. You will find these assignments when you click on the link for your specific group. Write a brief commentary on the poem using the assigned theory. Be sure to use textual evidence to support your commentary.
- Credits: Create an works cited slide for the images and works used to prepare your presentation.
After you have completed your slide presentation, you will share it to Ms. Ward. Your group should then practice how they will present your slideshow to the class.
STEP 5: Present your PowerPoint to the class
Each group will teach their assigned theory on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10th. Groups should be sure to review the grading rubric prior to presenting to ensure they understand what their presentations will be graded on.
GROUP 1: Historical/New Historicism Approach
Your group will apply this theory to Mahmoud Darwish's poem "Passport."
Explore the following links to learn more about this approach.
After your exploration of these articles, complete STEP 4 and STEP 5.
GROUP 2: Formalist/New Criticism Approach
Your group will apply this theory to Naomi Shihab Nye's poem "My Father and the Fig Tree."
Explore the following links to learn more about this approach.
After your exploration of these articles, complete STEP 4 and STEP 5.
GROUP 3: Psychoanalytic Approach (also called Freudian)
Your group will apply this theory to Yehuda Amichai's poem "Memorial Day for the War Dead."
Explore the following links to learn more about this approach.
After your exploration of these articles, complete STEP 4 and STEP 5.
GROUP 4: Archetypal/Mythological Approach (also called Jungian)
Your group will apply this theory to Naomi Shihab Nye's poem "Blood."
Explore the following links to learn more about this approach.
- A GREAT introduction to the the history and concerns of the Archetypal Approach.
- Another good introduction to the Jung and Archetypal theory.
- Some key terms are defined
- Find the advantages and disadvantages to this approach by looking at the literary criticism map found in your packet.
After your exploration of these articles, complete STEP 4 and STEP 5.
GROUP 5: Feminist Approach
Your group will apply this theory to Dahlia Ravikovitch's poem "In the Years to Come, In the Days to Come."
Explore the following links to learn more about this approach.
- A GREAT introduction to the the history and concerns of the Feminist Approach.
- Professor Barry Laga offers some good specific details on this approach
- This article lists some of the advantages and disadvantages of using this approach
- Some key terms are defined
- Find the advantages and disadvantages to this approach by looking at the literary criticism map found in your packet.
After your exploration of these articles, complete STEP 4 and STEP 5.
GROUP 6: Marxist Approach
Your group will apply this theory to Mahmoud Darwish's poem "Identity Card."
Explore the following links to learn more about this approach.
After your exploration of these articles, complete STEP 4 and STEP 5.
GROUP 7: Reader Response Approach
Your group will apply this theory to Naomi Shihab Nye's poem "Making A Fist."
Explore the following links to learn more about this approach.
After your exploration of these articles, complete STEP 4 and STEP 5.
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