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Instructions:
Writing about Short Stories and Poetry Assignment
Your project must be submitted as a Word document (.dox, .doc).
Overview: This project has three parts that must submit at the same time. For each part, you’re required to use quotations and evidence from the particular work you’re analyzing as support for your exploration. Use only your own ideas and thoughts. Follow the MLA citation style for textual documentation and a works-cited page in each part.
In addition, use an appropriate college-level writing style. Develop proper paragraphs and sentences and apply standard conventions for written American English, including correct grammar, usage, diction, spelling, and punctuation.
This project requires you to read and write about literature critically. Developing an interpretation on a piece of fiction or poetry doesn’t mean discussing what the text means to you or your opinion on the merits of the text itself. Thinking about a work of fiction or poetry critically means creating an objective and focused analysis on a text’s plot, characters, and themes.
Drafting
Ibsen, Henrik. A Doll House. The Compact Bedford
Introduction to Literature. Ed. Michael Meyer. 10th ed.
Boston: Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2015. 1250-1298. Print.
Note: All other outside sources must also be cited.
Revising:
Assignment:
Part 1: Character and Point of View
For Part 1 of the exam, you’ll analyze the characterization and point of view used in three short stories: “A&P” by John Updike, “IND AFF, or Out of Love in Sarajevo” by Fay Weldon, and “Lust” by Susan Minot.
Preparation:
Step 1: In your textbook, review “Reading Fiction,” “Writing about Fiction,” and “Reading and the Writing Process.”
Step 2: Review the chapters “Chapter” and “Point of View” in your Introduction to Literature textbook. Also, reread the summary and analysis of these chapters and short stories in this study guide.
Step 3: Reread “A&P,” “IND AFF, or Out of Love in Sarajevo,” and “Lust.” Take detailed notes as you reread. Ask yourself the following questions.
Answering these questions will help you as you draft your own analysis of the characters and perspectives in these stories.
Assignment:
For Part 1, write 400-500 words analyzing characterization and point of view in “A&P,” “IND AFF, or Out of Love in Sarajevo,” and “Lust”. The main characters in each of these stories are young people coming of age.
Compare and contrast the author’s techniques in developing each character. How does the perspective of each story enhance our understanding of each character’s personality? Be sure to refer to specific points in each story to support your analysis. You must use at least two quotes in your response.
Note: Do not turn in Part 1 at this time. You must submit all three parts together.
Part 2: Style, Tone, and Theme:
For Part 2 of this project, you’ll either (1) discuss how style and tone function in “killings” by Andre Dubus and “Famine” by Xu Xi or (2) identify and analyze the theme of “Popular Mechanics” by Raymond Carver and “The Paring Knife” by Michael Oppenheimer.
Preparation
Step 1: Review the chapters “Style, Tone and Irony” and “Theme” in your Introduction to Literature textbook. Also, reread the summary and analysis of these chapters and short stories in this study guide.
Step 2: Reread “Killings,” “Famine,” “Popular Mechanics,” and “The Paring Knife.” Take detailed notes as you reread. Ask yourself the following questions:
Assignment:
Choose one of the following activities and write 400-500 words providing the required analysis. Include sufficient support from the story for your analysis and conclusions. You must use at least two quotes in the response. You’ll use the standard essay format.
Note: Do not turn in Part 2 at this time. You must submit all three parts together.
For part 3 of this project, you’ll either (1) analyze how word choice, tone, and images function in “The Schoolroom on the Second Floor of the Knitting Mill” by Judy Page Heitzman and “The Supremes” by Cornelius Eady or (2) evaluate the symbol, allegory, irony, and figures of speech found in “Schizophrenia” by Jim Stevens and “The Joy of Cooking” by Elaine Magarrell.
Preparation
Step 1: In your textbook, review “Reading Poetry,” “Writing about Poetry,” and “Reading and the Writing Process.”
Step 2: Review the chapters “Word Choice, Word Order, and Tone,” “Images,” “Figures of Speech,” and “Symbol, Allegory, and Irony” in your Introduction to Literature textbook. Also, reread the summary and analysis of these chapters and short stories in this study guide.
Step 3: Reread “The Supremes,” “The Schoolroom on the Second Floor of the Knitting Mill,” “Schizophrenia,” and “The Joy of Cooking.”
Take detailed notes as you reread. Ask your self the following questions:
Assignment
Choose the following activities and write 400-500 words providing the required analysis. Include sufficient support from the poem for your analysis and conclusions. You must use at least two quotes in your response. You’ll use the standard essay format. Be sure to work through the writing process outlined in your textbook, use MLA for textual and works-cited documentations, and apply standard written conventions.
Writing about Short Stories and Poetry Assignment
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Excellent Quality 95-100%
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Introduction
45-41 points The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned. |
Literature Support 91-84 points The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned. |
Methodology 58-53 points Content is well-organized with headings for each slide and bulleted lists to group related material as needed. Use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance readability and presentation content is excellent. Length requirements of 10 slides/pages or less is met. |
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Average Score 50-85% |
40-38 points More depth/detail for the background and significance is needed, or the research detail is not clear. No search history information is provided. |
83-76 points Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is little integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are included. Summary of information presented is included. Conclusion may not contain a biblical integration. |
52-49 points Content is somewhat organized, but no structure is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. is occasionally detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met. |
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Poor Quality 0-45% |
37-1 points The background and/or significance are missing. No search history information is provided. |
75-1 points Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is no integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are not included in the summary of information presented. Conclusion does not contain a biblical integration. |
48-1 points There is no clear or logical organizational structure. No logical sequence is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects etc. is often detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met |
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