A Tale of Two Cities - Days 2 & 3

On Tuesday we listened to two different recordings of the first chapter of the novel. We discussed some basics about annotating, including keeping track of unfamiliar words and allusions Dickens makes.  We also talked about tone and we looked for examples of sarcasm in the initial descriptions of France and England.

On Wednesday we'll work in small groups to explore some of the contrasting ideas - paradoxes - of the time period. We'll compare them with some reflections on life today.

Before we listen to chapter 2 we'll discuss some annotating strategies. Then, we'll listen to the recording. Your group will have time to discuss some of the annotations you make and questions you have.

• TTC opening - paradoxes
• TTC annotation guide