“Orientation”
By David Orozco
An Interactive Notebook
Week 16
“Orientation”
Learning Target RL.2: I can determine
two or more themes or central ideas of a text and
analyze their development over the course of the
text.
Introduction:
Click here to access an example of how individuals in an office
setting gain experience
Directions: Read the following short story and complete the
assignment below.
Click here to access "Orientation"
Click here for audio of story
A major theme of “Orientation” is the idea of oppression. Define
the term “oppression” and cite a piece of evidence that best
reflects the theme. Be sure to explain the significance of your
evidence. Write your response below:
“Orientation”
Learning Target RL.1: I can cite strong
and thorough textual evidence to support
analysis of what the text says explicitly,
including determining where the text
leaves matters uncertain.
Satire: The use of humor, irony, exaggeration or ridicule to expose and
criticize standard societal behaviors, routines or vices, particularly in the
context of social and political issues
Step 1: Watch these two clips on office scenarios.
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Step 2: Explain how both of these clips are satirical of office settings.
Next, explain how “Orientation” is an example of satire. Cite a piece of
evidence from the story to support your argument/explanation
Write your response here:
Asynchronous Wednesday
After reading “Orientation” by Daniel Orozco,
complete the following activity:
Every character in “Orientation” represents some aspect of work
and careers in America, the American Dream, and American
culture. Choose a character from the list and use him/her to
complete a character profile.
Colin Heavey John LaFountaine
Barry Hacker Russell Nash
Gwendolyn Stitch Amanda Pierce
Kevin Howard Anika Blooom
Write your response here:
“Orientation”
Learning Target RI.4: I can determine the meaning of words and
phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative,
and technical meanings.
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Click here to see a typical guide to virtual meeting Norms/Expectations
At the beginning of the year, we discussed our Virtual Meeting
Norms/Expectations. Click on this link to review those Norms/Expectations
After watching the video on Virtual Meeting Expectations and reviewing the
CdS expectations, consider the following:
1. Did you follow these expectations all year?
2. Which expectations did you follow best?
3. Which expectations did you follow worst?
Answer the questions below. Provide personal feedback on how you
could have better followed these expectations.
