Directions:
1. Read Chapters 5-8 of Pride by Ibi Zoboi.
2. Consult the Reading Journal Overview Slides & Rubric for
guidance.
3. Consult the overarching question and guidelines below.
4. Write a 400 word reading journal that focuses on theme and
characterization. This will count as a Major Writing Assignment Grade!!
Overarching Questions
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How does Zoboi utilize different literary elements and devices
to characterize Zuri and Darius and develop themes of the
novel in Chapters 5-8?
➢ Someliteraryelementstoconsider
■ Tone
■ Imagery
■ Diction & Style
■ Figurative Language
■ Selection of Detail
■ Characterization (HOW the characters are being developed)
➢ Themestoconsider: ■ Growth
■ Class
■ Pride
■ Judgement
■ Change
■ Identity
■ Gentrification
– 400 words, minimum (This is NOT a maximum. Make sure you are fully following directions)
– Proper MLA formatting: header, heading, title, and appropriate double spacing/parenthetical citations. Consult Purdue Owl for guidance!
– Cite two quotes from the text (Chapters 5-8 only. While you can obviously use Chapters 1-4 for context, your close reading here should be focused on Chapters 5-8.)
– Be sure that you are going in depth explaining your quotes. Do not use quotes just as page filler – this will result in a low grade!
– Keep your writing focused and analytical. I recommend focusing only on two literary elements and two themes max so that your writing is precise and succinct.
Guidelines:
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