Jonah Dupree ELA Period 6
"Akeelah" - "Transformation
March 26, 2021
In the movie, "Akeelah and the Bee", the protagonist, Akeelah, is an excellent speller. She
has a coach, Dr. Larabee who has high expectations of her. He shows her a quote from W. E.B
DuBois, "Transformation", and asks her to read it. Akeelah does and has to recite (say) its
meaning.

Tap out the stresses as you read line 9. which analysis best describes the rhythm and its effect on meaning

Directions: in 2 - 3 paragraphs respond to mack's idea about the "interplay of life and literature" in lines 92 - 100 in " why read shakespeare". 1. explain what it means to say that finding meaning in shakespeare "is a sort of proving ground for finding beauty and meaning in life". provide reasons that support your claim. 2. explain which is more important - that literature teaches readers about life or that understanding life readers understand literature. identify examples from literature you have read. 3. summarize your view of the interplay between literature and your own lives, explaining whether you see a connection or not and why.

What best describes the contrast between the narrative structures of version 1 and version 2? version 1 uses chronological order, building up to the action. version 2 starts with the conclusion to make readers curious about the beginning. version 1 provides background information prior to relaying events. version 2 begins with an exciting conflict. version 1 begins with an exciting conflict. version 2 starts with the conclusion to make readers curious about the beginning. version 1 answers the readers’ questions. version 2 uses chronological order, building up to the action.