Questions for Akpan's "Say You're One of Them"

Instructions for stories from Say You’re One of Them, by Uwem Akpan.

Due Thursday November 13 periods 1 and 2/Friday November 14 period 5. Period 6 due on Monday November 17. Period 6, scroll down for "Sugar" questions.

You have 2 choices, Basic Criteria or Challenge Criteria. Challenge Criteria does the same thing as Basic Criteria, but it includes and additional story and 1 more question. Please read the instructions carefully.

Basic Criteria*

1. Finish reading, “An Ex-mas Feast”. PLEASE DO NOT MAKE MARGIN NOTES. 

2. Read the interview with Uwem Akpan at the back of the packet.

3. Answer question 1, 2,  7, and 8. Make sure to answer clearly restating the question and to support your opinion with evidence from the text using quotes around anything you cite.

Challenge Criteria*

1. Finish reading “An Ex-mas Feast”

2. Read “What Language is That?”

3. Read the interview with Uwem Akpan

4. Respond to questions at the back: 1, 2, 4, 7 and 8. Make sure to formulate responses clearly, restating the questions and supporting your opinion with evidence from the text using quotes around anything you cite.

*Basic Criteria meets proficiency for grade-level requirements. Basic criteria is C level work. This level work is complete, accurate, and shows an understanding of the material.

*Challenge Criteria is A/B level work.  Here I am looking for depth of thought, analysis, and exploration of the topic. I expect the work to challenge you. This level work shows ownership of the topic.