Group Assignment Instructions

Each group will post and discuss an assigned selection from Random Family on a Blog devoted to the course.

Each group must complete the following four (4) elements:

1. Summarize the selection;
2. Analyze two pivotal scenes from the assigned selection and discuss why they are relevant to primary theme(s);
3. Identify the primary theme of the selection.
4. A designated person from the group will post the three elements online before the class in which it will be discussed.

Additional points for all students to know:

• As an option, the instructor may request that peers respond with comments online to the student group’s posting.
  
• The instructor will review and assess the group’s posting and respond to group members in writing.
  
• The instructor will post an article which may be related to the theme identified by the group.
  
• The entire class, including the group who posted, will write a short essay in response to the article and discuss its relevance to Random Family. Students may begin the essay during the computer lab, and complete the assignment at home.
  
• The instructor will give a written evaluation of the essay to each student.