Socio Cultural Context Sociocultural context refers to the

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Socio Cultural Context �Sociocultural context refers to the intersection of the social and cultural

Socio Cultural Context �Sociocultural context refers to the intersection of the social and cultural events of a certain time period that inform various phenomena such as art and political dealings. Sociocultural context varies across cultures, nations, time periods and many other factors.

With Your Group. . . �Read your poems. �What is the sociocultural context? �Literal

With Your Group. . . �Read your poems. �What is the sociocultural context? �Literal and figurative meaning of the poem? �Try to find some of the literary devices we have reviewed. �What does the poem tell you about the poet?

Harlem Renaissance (1917 -1935) Harlem was a cultural center, drawing black writers, artists, musicians,

Harlem Renaissance (1917 -1935) Harlem was a cultural center, drawing black writers, artists, musicians, photographers, poets, and scholars. Many had come from the South, fleeing its oppressive system in order to find a place where they could freely express their talents. http: //www. pbs. org/wnet/jimcrow/stories_events_harlem. html

Claude Mckay Festus Claudius Mc. Kay, better known as Claude Mc. Kay, was a

Claude Mckay Festus Claudius Mc. Kay, better known as Claude Mc. Kay, was a key figure in the Harlem Renaissance, a prominent literary movement of the 1920 s. His work ranged from vernacular verse celebrating peasant life in Jamaica to fairly militant poems challenging white authority in America, and from generally straightforward tales of black life in both Jamaica and America to more philosophically ambitious fiction addressing instinctual/intellectual duality, which Mc. Kay found central to the black individual's efforts to cope in a racist society. Consistent in his various writings is his disdain for racism and the sense that bigotry's implicit stupidity renders its adherents pitiable as well as loathsome.

Claude Mckay (continued) Mc. Kay was born in Sunny Ville, Jamaica, in 1889. The

Claude Mckay (continued) Mc. Kay was born in Sunny Ville, Jamaica, in 1889. The son of peasant farmers, he was infused with racial pride and a great sense of his African heritage. At age seventeen Mc. Kay departed from Sunny Ville to apprentice as a woodworker in Brown's Town. But he studied there only briefly before leaving to work as a constable in the Jamaican capital, Kingston. In Kingston he experienced and encountered extensive racism, probably for the first time in his life. His native Sunny Ville was predominantly populated by blacks, but in substantially white Kingston blacks were considered inferior and capable of only menial tasks. Mc. Kay quickly grew disgusted with the city's bigoted society, and within one year he returned home to Sunny Ville. http: //www. poetryfoundation. org/bio/claude-mckay

Annotated Bibliography An annotated bibliography is a list of citations to books, articles, and

Annotated Bibliography An annotated bibliography is a list of citations to books, articles, and documents. Each citation is followed by a descriptive and evaluative paragraph, the annotation. The purpose of the annotation is to inform the reader of the relevance, accuracy, and quality of the sources cited.

Annotated Bibliography �A brief summary of the source �The source’s strengths and weaknesses �Its

Annotated Bibliography �A brief summary of the source �The source’s strengths and weaknesses �Its conclusions �Why the source is relevant �Information about the author’s background �Your personal conclusions about the source Summarize, Assess, Reflect

Annotated Bibliography Format • MLA Format • Left hand corner: Your name Teacher’s name

Annotated Bibliography Format • MLA Format • Left hand corner: Your name Teacher’s name Class Due date • Top right of each page: your last name and page number • Double Spaced • Citation Format: Lastname, Firstname. Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. M Medium of Publication. • Annotation = indent

Annotated Bibliography The Essentials: �You must have at least 3 credible sources �Due date:

Annotated Bibliography The Essentials: �You must have at least 3 credible sources �Due date: Thursday, February 19 th ◦ Even though the due date is next Thursday, we will only have a brief amount of time in the computer lab to work on it before we move on to the Biographical Essay. Use time wisely!!!

Example: “Welcome to Maya Angelou’s Official Site. ” Maya Angelou. N. p. , n.

Example: “Welcome to Maya Angelou’s Official Site. ” Maya Angelou. N. p. , n. d. Web. 03 Apr. 2014. <http: //mayaangelou. com/>. This website is Maya Angelou’s official site. It provides a brief biography of Angelou’s life as well as a short synopses of her books and films. Angelou’s official website also provides links to numerous articles about her involvement in society and a media gallery containing photos and videos from major moments in her life. This website is designed for people of all ages who want to learn about Maya Angelou, her accomplishments, and writings. Maya Angelou’s official site offers information on how to contact Angelou in regards to her speaking at an event. The material provided by this website is very accurate and creditable as it directly comes from Angelou herself and her publication team. This website is an overview of Angelou’s life and fails to go into great detail about any specific events.

Rubric CATEGORY 4 3 2 1 Quality/ Reliability of sources All sources cited can

Rubric CATEGORY 4 3 2 1 Quality/ Reliability of sources All sources cited can be considered reliable and/or trustworthy Two or three sources cited can be considered reliable and/or trustworthy. Sources that are not entirely credible have been noted. One of three sources are reliable and/or trustworthy. Sources that are not entirely credible have been noted. Little or no reliable and/or trustworthy sources cited. Writing fluency of annotations All annotations are thoughtful, complete, and well written. Annotations are mostly thoughtful, complete, and well written. Annotations are fairly well written but are lacking in completeness, thought, and/ or writing quality All annotations are lacking in completeness, thought, and/or writing quality. MLA and documentation Citations are formatted correctly in the document There a few formatting errors in the documents citations. There are some formatting errors in the document’s citations. There is little or no adherence to MLA format in the document. Outcomes addressed: GCO 4: Students will be expected to select, read, and view with understanding a range of literature, information, media, and visual texts. GCO 9: Students will be expected to create texts collaboratively and independently, using a variety of forms for a range of audiences purposes, 9. 1, 9. 2, 9. 3 GCO 10: Students will be expected to use a range of strategies to develop effective writing and other ways of representing and to enhance their clarity, precision, and effectiveness. 10. 1, 10. 2, 10. 3, 10. 4, Mark out of 12/

Credible Sources are ones the reader can trust and are believable. We trust that

Credible Sources are ones the reader can trust and are believable. We trust that the author's ideas are his or her own and can be backed up with evidence. When writing a research paper, doing research, or reading for background information. Examples: � Published books, articles � Peer reviewed (written by experts and reviewed by several other experts in the field before the article is published)

Non-Credible Sources Examples: �Wikipedia �Schmoop �Cliffnotes �Articles and/or websites that do not list an

Non-Credible Sources Examples: �Wikipedia �Schmoop �Cliffnotes �Articles and/or websites that do not list an author, date of research/study, etc.

Plagiarism Don’t do it! � If you copy and paste or get your information

Plagiarism Don’t do it! � If you copy and paste or get your information somewhere else, you MUST cite your source � Your annotations for the bibliography should be in your own words and NOT taken directly from the source. You must show your own understanding. � Plagiarism is very serious! If you are caught doing it in college or university you can (and probably will) be kicked out.

Choosing a Poet �No two people will do the same poet �You can choose

Choosing a Poet �No two people will do the same poet �You can choose from the list provided or come up with one of your own. �You must check in with me before you start. I need to approve your poet! �No changing your mind after you pick.