1. Vocabulary Test, page 12 (fiduciary-plagiarize). Test Friday, 11/30/2018.
2. Synthesis Essay for The Absolute True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
Due: Thursday, 11/29/2018 by midnight
This week you will be writing a 4 or 5 paragraph essay dealing with the themes presented in The Absolute True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. The essay must have the following elements:
2. Synthesis Essay for The Absolute True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
Due: Thursday, 11/29/2018 by midnight
This week you will be writing a 4 or 5 paragraph essay dealing with the themes presented in The Absolute True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. The essay must have the following elements:
- Introduction
- 6 chunks ( 1 chunk = 1 Embedded CD’s with at least two lines of commentary). Either 2--3 chunk body paragraphs or 3-- 2 chunk body paragraphs.
- You must use at least 3 CD’s harvested from the novel, The Absolute True Diary of a Part-Time Indian.
- You need to compare and contrast with at least two lines from two different poems of Sherman Alexie, in this theme based essay. At least 2 of the poems must be used.
- Conclusion
- MLA format, double spaced, 12 font.
- Identity
- Independence from family and cultural norms
- Racism and Stereotypes
- Community and tribal expectations
- Alcoholism and Dysfunctional behavior
- Bullying
- Sherman Alexie poignantly displays the challenges and cultural demand living and growing up on an Native American reservation by contrasting his experiences attending a white school verus his reservation school.
- Cultural and tribal identity can be difficult to maintain in the United States; Sherman Alexie shows us through his novels and poetry how he maintained his connections to his heritage while overcoming alcoholism and poverty.
- Sherman Alexie brilliantly showcases the harsh racism and stereotyping he has faced as a Native American and being raised on the Spokane Indian Reservation.
- Growing up in American can be very difficult if faced with bullying and racism; Sherman Alexie shares with humor and candor how he fought to live with dignity and positive cultural identity.