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Finish a unit on Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea with a narrative essay. Based on Santiago's harrowing adventures, the essay prompts readers to think about a time when they were faced with a challenge, overcame a disability, or were afraid of something.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have readers incorporate evidence from the book to make connections between the novel and their own narrative
- Encourage writers to exchange essays before turning them in, and have them use the rubric to peer edit
- Use the writing prompts as journal entries earlier in the unit, so that writers can choose which of their shorter responses they could expand into a larger essay
Classroom Considerations
- Directions for the activity are vague
Pros
- Comes with a rubric for clear and straightforward assessment
- Prompts are general enough for readers to be able to relate to at least one
- Provides a space for writers to jot down sensory details that they can include in their writing
Cons
- You'll need to fix some of the formatting issues, particularly with the rubric and grade sheet, before providing the materials to writers