Hello all. Your HW is to complete the official report: Please use 12 pt font, and double space. You may use Times New Roman OR Courier New for that official report look! Remember, this is your brain talking to me on paper. EXPOSE YOUR THINKING!
Also, I will be collecting logs tomorrow. I'll be checking for accuracy and thoroughness. Don't go crazy with filling each page up, but you should have some key info down for each character. You will get these back relatively soon so that they can help you with your game!
I gave this advice yesterday: rereading chapters 25-27 might help clarify some things (pages 183-206)
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Motive
Report #4:
In what way(s) does Sam Westing influence the lives of the heirs?
(bullet points are fine)
In light of the observations you made above, what do you think is Sam Westing's motive(s) for having the heirs play the Westing game?
Topics or Themes the story deals with:
Philanthropy (helping those in need)
Self-discovery (finding your identity)
Importance of companionship
Importance of family
Forgiveness
The Truth: misinterpretation (appearance versus reality)
perspective and truth
In what way(s) does Sam Westing influence the lives of the heirs?
(bullet points are fine)
In light of the observations you made above, what do you think is Sam Westing's motive(s) for having the heirs play the Westing game?
Topics or Themes the story deals with:
Philanthropy (helping those in need)
Self-discovery (finding your identity)
Importance of companionship
Importance of family
Forgiveness
The Truth: misinterpretation (appearance versus reality)
perspective and truth
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
HW: Complete item #1 for Official Report
Please draft (typed or handwritten) item #1 for your official report.
For item #2 please note the following: You need to identify and explain how THREE specific moments or patterns in the story tip you off to the solution of the Westing game/ Sam's real identity. You must use strong, developed explanations to show how they tie in to the end of the novel.
For item #2 please note the following: You need to identify and explain how THREE specific moments or patterns in the story tip you off to the solution of the Westing game/ Sam's real identity. You must use strong, developed explanations to show how they tie in to the end of the novel.
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
FINISH WESTING GAME BY TOMORROW
Tomorrow we will have a reading check. If you did not do well last time, this is an opportunity to show that you got it together and are capable of pulling your own weight in a group or partner situation.
Today, you are either reading and completing info for your logs and webs
OR
If you have finished/solved the Westing Game, please work backwards. How was this ending projected throughout the story? What ultimately ended up being a major red herring? You will be writing an official report on the case and that includes
1. You and your partners' thinking throughout the entire case--suspicions (right or wrong), predictions-- essentially, a summary of your ideas!
2. Important hints (foreshadowing) throughout the novel that help prove the solution to the mystery, but also the red herrings
3. Motive for the the game in the first place. Why did Sam Westing set up this elaborate game?
Today, you are either reading and completing info for your logs and webs
OR
If you have finished/solved the Westing Game, please work backwards. How was this ending projected throughout the story? What ultimately ended up being a major red herring? You will be writing an official report on the case and that includes
1. You and your partners' thinking throughout the entire case--suspicions (right or wrong), predictions-- essentially, a summary of your ideas!
2. Important hints (foreshadowing) throughout the novel that help prove the solution to the mystery, but also the red herrings
3. Motive for the the game in the first place. Why did Sam Westing set up this elaborate game?
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Can YOU Win The Westing Game?
Today's session is set up so that you and your partner can have one last stab at solving the case before everything (well, mostly everything) is revealed.
The setup:
I have key "puzzle pieces" from the story. I will not give them to you all at once.
(yes, just like the bread crumbs)
In fact, I will only give you a puzzle piece if you and your partner request it (if I were artsier, I would have cut out actual puzzle pieces...oh well). Here's the catch: not all pieces clearly fit together. You still have to make accurate interpretations of the puzzle pieces based on what you know about the characters and the story.
The object: to win.
The setup:
I have key "puzzle pieces" from the story. I will not give them to you all at once.
(yes, just like the bread crumbs)
In fact, I will only give you a puzzle piece if you and your partner request it (if I were artsier, I would have cut out actual puzzle pieces...oh well). Here's the catch: not all pieces clearly fit together. You still have to make accurate interpretations of the puzzle pieces based on what you know about the characters and the story.
The object: to win.
Monday, May 19, 2014
Just for fun...
I'm hoping one of you is able to figure out the Westing Game (the game) before the end. This won't give anything away, but it might help some of you who are especially engaged.
Here's a copy of Sam Westing's Will. Oh, and while you're reading, here's some music...
Here's a copy of Sam Westing's Will. Oh, and while you're reading, here's some music...
Chapters 21-24
Please read 21-24 by tomorrow. You are still together with your detective partner. I've decided that you may stay together in your groups and that Friday's reading check will only impact whether or not you get to work in a group for the final project.
Activity: Reread the will on your own. Assume that the key to solving the puzzle is within the will. After you have silently read the will, discuss areas of importance and why you think they hold the key.
Be sure to update logs and begin thinking (if you already haven't been doing so) about the BIG questions: What is the solution to Sam Westing's game? Who will win? Who took Sam Westing's life? Why was this game set up in the first place (is there more than just money?)
Activity: Reread the will on your own. Assume that the key to solving the puzzle is within the will. After you have silently read the will, discuss areas of importance and why you think they hold the key.
Be sure to update logs and begin thinking (if you already haven't been doing so) about the BIG questions: What is the solution to Sam Westing's game? Who will win? Who took Sam Westing's life? Why was this game set up in the first place (is there more than just money?)
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