Chalk Talk: The Soloist
For the next 2+ class meetings, we will be watching The Soloist, a film based upon the real-life story of Nathaniel Ayers and Steve Lopez. After the conclusion of the movie, we will have a Chalk Talk.
A Chalk Talk is a silent, written discussion in which all students are expected to participate.
It is essential that you conduct research outside of class in order to bring more to the conversation than your “gut-reaction” to the film. On your own, learn more about Mr. Ayers' life, his particular type of schizophrenia, recent treatments for the illness, and critical reactions to The Soloist. Also consider the link between homelessness and mental illness, as well as the accuracy of the film's depiction of these two misfortunes. Print out or photocopy your findings and highlight or underline relevant information in order to be an active member of the discussion.
You will be handing in a Works Cited page (MLA format) at the end of the Chalk Talk, as well as your marked-up photocopies and printouts.
Minimum: 7 total sources. Minimum: 1 non-web resource.
You will be graded on your contribution to the Chalk Talk and the quality and depth of your research. Out of 75 points. Here's the rubric:
25 points: Respectful of Classmates / Silent / No "down-time" during Chalk Talk
20 points: Written comments are insightful, appropriate, and related to questions
15 points: Works Cited contains at least seven sources (at least one non-web resource)
15 points: Works Cited page formatted correctly according to MLA standards
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