Short Story Evaluation - Mr. Tierney's Wolfpack



Short Story EvaluationEnglish 621AReading/Representing Fall 2015 10287002628900OverviewBelow are your choices for your evaluation on our Short Story Unit. Your piece will be a well-crafted, well-structured, multi-paragraph literary essay. Use PPE format. Choose a prompt that appeals to you – maybe one that focuses on a particular story you enjoyed. Essay is to be 500 – 700 words in length. Good Luck! ObjectivesWhile the assignment meets many required literacy outcomes, the more important idea here to get you to think, on a deeper level, about a selected text. It also provides me with a better understanding of your interpretation of your selected text. It’s a win/win, really. ActivitiesBelow are your choices. Choose ONE:1. Discuss the significance of TWO of the following characteristics, as it applies to the character of Jackie OR Vicente: Courage, Spirituality OR Integrity.2. Discuss the significance of the peripeteias for TWO of the characters listed below. Jackie Barry Vicente3. It has often been said that what we value can be determined only by what we sacrifice. Consider how this statement applies to any of the following characters. Select a character that has deliberately sacrificed, surrendered, or forfeited something in a way that highlights that character’s values. Write a well-organized essay in which you analyze how that particular sacrifice illuminates the character’s values and provides a deeper understanding of the meaning of the work as a whole. Here are your choices: VicenteLinda Walter Mitty4. Discuss why “Glory in the Flower” remains a relevant play worth studying in 2015.5. In a well-developed literary essay, discuss Walter’s portrayal in James Thurber’s The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. Evaluation: Essays will be subject to:Care and construction (topic sentence, proof, explanation are present; Demonstrate interest and thought.Content (Paragraphs are insightful and analytical. See above) Demonstrates astute understanding of textHints: SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1When writing about literature:Include the author’s name, plus the title of the work you are dealing with, in your introduction.Your job is to explain and to analyse; do NOT summarize the story. Use quotes and examples only to prove your points.Do not use contractions (don’t, can’t, etc.)Point - Proof - Explanation:When you write literary paragraphs, use the following format:State your point.Supply proof from the text.Explain how your quote/example ties into the point you are making.*The essay is due on September 30th, 2015. Please review Bluefield’s Late Assignment Policy and our Classroom Policy concerning late assignments. Some Class time will be allotted for constructing your essay outline and *feedback purposes. *Note: Feedback DOES NOT mean multiple readings by your teacher. Please be sure to specify what, exactly, you’re area of difficulty when you approach. Plagiarism will result in a mark of 0 for the assignment. Don’t get behind. It’s your responsibility to keep up with the work if you miss time – take responsibility for your learning. Best of Luck! Due Date: Assignment is due: _________________________. **As per Bluefield Late Assignment Policy, late assignments will not accepted** ................
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