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1 1.2.13: Write a short explanatory essay about how setting affects character development in John Steinbeck s short story The Chrysanthemums. Use specific examples and quotes from the story as evidence to support your claim. Introduction: first paragraph of the essay, includes the hook and a three-part thesis statement The Hook: captures the reader s attention by stating a fact about the topic Summarize what will be covered. Three-Part Thesis Statement: introduces the overview of the essay, will present three points or reasons to support your view on the topic Body: the next three paragraphs of the essay, breaks down each point or reason into more specific detail Reason/Point #1 First example to support Reason/Point #1 Connect first example to topic. Second example to support Reason/Point #1 Connect second example to topic. Concluding thought on Reason/Point #1 Reason/Point #2 First example to support Reason/Point #2 Connect first example to topic. Second example to support Reason/Point #2 Connect second example to topic. Concluding thought on Reason/Point #2 Reason/Point #3 First example to support Reason/Point #3 Connect first example to topic. Second example to support Reason/Point #3 Connect second example to topic. Concluding thought on Reason/Point #3 Paragraph Two should discuss how the author uses details to create the setting within this story. Paragraph Three should explain how a specific character develops or is revealed through the setting. Paragraph Four should discuss how the shift in setting allows the reader to learn new things about a particular character Conclusion: the last paragraph of your essay, should give the topic closure Reword your Thesis Statement Summarize topic. Concluding Statement: one last final thought to end your essay Things to bear in mind: Use of word choice, voice, sentence fluency, and conventions are vital to your overall score Remove dead words (cool, nice, bad, also, scared, very, like, kid, mad, got/get, then, lots, fun, good, great, and funny), and replace with similar words Avoid contractions! These take away from your voice, especially when they are not used or spelled properly. Do not narrate. The reader is already aware you are writing the essay, you do not need to constantly state I believe that, or In my opinion

2 1.3.13: Create an objective summary of The Yellow Wallpaper that includes three images that represent the theme(s) within the story. You must also create a caption for each image given. Your objective summary should include the following: The most important events while leaving out the unimportant events. Keep an objective tone. This means you are not including your personal opinion. These events must be in your own words and have no reflection of Gilman s writing. Your image should have a caption that describes the theme of the story. You must also include evidence from the story to support your ideas. Your image should have a caption that describes the theme of the story. You must also include evidence from the story to support your ideas. Your image should have a caption that describes the theme of the story. You must also include evidence from the story to support your ideas.

3 2.1.13: Write an argumentative essay about which character in Every Day gained the most. You should use evidence from the text to support your ideas. Introduction: first paragraph of the essay, includes the hook and a three-part thesis statement The Hook: captures the reader s attention by stating a fact about the topic Summarize what will be covered. Three-Part Thesis Statement: introduces the overview of the essay, will present three points or reasons to support your view on the topic Body: the next three paragraphs of the essay, breaks down each point or reason into more specific detail Reason/Point #1 First example to support Reason/Point #1 Connect first example to topic. Second example to support Reason/Point #1 Connect second example to topic. Concluding thought on Reason/Point #1 Reason/Point #2 First example to support Reason/Point #2 Connect first example to topic. Second example to support Reason/Point #2 Connect second example to topic. Concluding thought on Reason/Point #2 Reason/Point #3 First example to support Reason/Point #3 Connect first example to topic. Second example to support Reason/Point #3 Connect second example to topic. Concluding thought on Reason/Point #3 Paragraph Two should describe what is valuable to each main character of the story Paragraph Three should explain how a specific character s desire to own an object can show how they value their cultural history. Paragraph Four should explain what is that specific character s goal and what did they realize about this goal by the end of the story. Conclusion: the last paragraph of your essay, should give the topic closure Reword your Thesis Statement Summarize topic. Concluding Statement: one last final thought to end your essay Things to bear in mind: Use of word choice, voice, sentence fluency, and conventions are vital to your overall score Remove dead words (cool, nice, bad, also, scared, very, like, kid, mad, got/get, then, lots, fun, good, great, and funny), and replace with similar words Avoid contractions! These take away from your voice, especially when they are not used or spelled properly. Do not narrate. The reader is already aware you are writing the essay, you do not need to constantly state I believe that, or In my opinion

4 2.2.13: Compare The Nose by Nikolai Gogol to another short story of your own that also uses a magical realist tone. Introduction: first paragraph of the essay, includes the hook and a three-part thesis statement The Hook: captures the reader s attention by stating a fact about the topic Summarize what will be covered. Three-Part Thesis Statement: introduces the overview of the essay, will present three points or reasons to support your view on the topic Body: the next three paragraphs of the essay, breaks down each point or reason into more specific detail Reason/Point #1 First example to support Reason/Point #1 Connect first example to topic. Second example to support Reason/Point #1 Connect second example to topic. Concluding thought on Reason/Point #1 Reason/Point #2 First example to support Reason/Point #2 Connect first example to topic. Second example to support Reason/Point #2 Connect second example to topic. Concluding thought on Reason/Point #2 Reason/Point #3 First example to support Reason/Point #3 Connect first example to topic. Second example to support Reason/Point #3 Connect second example to topic. Concluding thought on Reason/Point #3 Paragraph Two should cover the story The Nose by Nicolai Gogol. Paragraph Three should cover another story that uses a magical realist tone. Paragraph Four should compare how the two stories uses a magical realist tone and how the tone affects the story s plot. Conclusion: the last paragraph of your essay, should give the topic closure Reword your Thesis Statement Summarize topic. Concluding Statement: one last final thought to end your essay Things to bear in mind: Use of word choice, voice, sentence fluency, and conventions are vital to your overall score Remove dead words (cool, nice, bad, also, scared, very, like, kid, mad, got/get, then, lots, fun, good, great, and funny), and replace with similar words Avoid contractions! These take away from your voice, especially when they are not used or spelled properly. Do not narrate. The reader is already aware you are writing the essay, you do not need to constantly state I believe that, or In my opinion

5 3.2.13: Explain how a songwriter or poet uses figurative language and structure to create an overall message. HINT: This means tone should also be covered! Use evidence from the song or poem you choose to support your ideas. Introduction: first paragraph of the essay, includes the hook and a three-part thesis statement The Hook: captures the reader s attention by stating a fact about the topic Summarize what will be covered. Three-Part Thesis Statement: introduces the overview of the essay, will present three points or reasons to support your view on the topic Body: the next three paragraphs of the essay, breaks down each point or reason into more specific detail Reason/Point #1 First example to support Reason/Point #1 Connect first example to topic. Second example to support Reason/Point #1 Connect second example to topic. Concluding thought on Reason/Point #1 Reason/Point #2 First example to support Reason/Point #2 Connect first example to topic. Second example to support Reason/Point #2 Connect second example to topic. Concluding thought on Reason/Point #2 Reason/Point #3 First example to support Reason/Point #3 Connect first example to topic. Second example to support Reason/Point #3 Connect second example to topic. Concluding thought on Reason/Point #3 Paragraph Two should discuss figurative language within your song/poem. I would suggest three different devices. Paragraph Three should discuss structure of the song/poem Paragraph Four should explain how figurative language and structure lend to the overall tone of the song/poem. Conclusion: the last paragraph of your essay, should give the topic closure Reword your Thesis Statement Summarize topic. Concluding Statement: one last final thought to end your essay Things to bear in mind: Use of word choice, voice, sentence fluency, and conventions are vital to your overall score Remove dead words (cool, nice, bad, also, scared, very, like, kid, mad, got/get, then, lots, fun, good, great, and funny), and replace with similar words Avoid contractions! These take away from your voice, especially when they are not used or spelled properly. Do not narrate. The reader is already aware you are writing the essay, you do not need to constantly state I believe that, or In my opinion

6 3.3.13: Which of the two poems, written by W.H. Auden and William Carlos Williams, closely represents the painted Landscape with the Fall of Icarus by Pieter Brueghel and the theme of the original story The Story of Daedalus and Icarus? Be sure to use evidence from the short to support your ideas. Introduction: first paragraph of the essay, includes the hook and a three-part thesis statement The Hook: captures the reader s attention by stating a fact about the topic Summarize what will be covered. Three-Part Thesis Statement: State your claim and present three points or reasons to support the topic. Body: these paragraphs will break down each point or reason into more specific detail Reason/Point #1 of Thesis Statement Quote from the text that supports Reason/Point #1 Explain/analyze the example to connect to Reason/Point #1 Quote from the text that supports Reason/Point #1 Explain/analyze the example to connect to Reason/Point #1 Concluding thought on Reason/Point #1 Reason/Point #2 Quote from the text that supports Reason/Point #2 Explain/analyze the example to connect to Reason/Point #2 Quote from the text that supports Reason/Point #2 Explain/analyze the example to connect to Reason/Point #2 Concluding thought on Reason/Point #2 Reason/Point #3 Quote from the text that supports Reason/Point #3 Explain/analyze the example to connect to Reason/Point #3 Quote from the text that supports Reason/Point #3 Explain/analyze the example to connect to Reason/Point #3 Concluding thought on Reason/Point #3 Paragraph Two should discuss figurative language within your song/poem. Apply three different devices. Paragraph Three should discuss structure of the song/poem Paragraph Four should explain how figurative language and structure lend to the overall tone of the song/poem. Conclusion: the last paragraph of your essay, should give the topic closure Reword your Thesis Statement Summarize topic. Concluding Statement: one last final thought to end your essay Things to bear in mind: Use of word choice, voice, sentence fluency, and conventions are vital to your overall score Remove dead words (cool, nice, bad, also, scared, very, like, kid, mad, got/get, then, lots, fun, good, great, and funny), and replace with similar words Avoid contractions! These take away from your voice, especially when they are not used or spelled properly. Do not narrate. The reader is already aware you are writing the essay, you do not need to constantly state I believe that, or In my opinion All personal pronouns and phrases should be avoided.

7 4.1.13: In , you wrote three different scenes. For this assignment, you will go through looking at passive voice within your writing and change those parts into active voice. You will need to submit both the original version of your scenes, as well as the revised version. Scene #1: Original Version Include your original version from Practice Guide Highlight any parts that hold a passive voice Scene #1: Revised Version Include the scene with the passive voice parts rewritten into active voice. Highlight the changes Scene #2: Original Version Include your original version from Practice Guide Highlight any parts that hold a passive voice Scene #2: Revised Version Include the scene with the passive voice parts rewritten into active voice. Highlight the changes Scene #3: Original Version Include your original version from Practice Guide Highlight any parts that hold a passive voice Scene #3: Revised Version Include the scene with the passive voice parts rewritten into active voice. Highlight the changes

8 : For this assignment, you will be creating the rough draft of your short story. Your rough draft should include dialogue between your characters, a conflict, and a natural progression from beginning to middle to end. You can use this tool to help develop your story. If you use this tool, please remember to transfer your story into paragraph form for your rough draft. Characters Setting Background Info Rising Action #1: Rising Action #2: Rising Action #3:

9 : For this assignment, you will be creating the rough draft of your short story. Your rough draft should include dialogue between your characters, a conflict, and a natural progression from beginning to middle to end. Conflict Setting Conflict Details Conflict Character(s)/Objects Involved Falling Action #2 Falling Action #1 Falling Action #3

10 : For this assignment, you will be creating the rough draft of your short story. Your rough draft should include dialogue between your characters, a conflict, and a natural progression from beginning to middle to end. Resolution: Setting Resolution: Character(s) Resolution: Closing Actions : For this assignment, you will be creating the final draft of your short story. Your rough draft should include dialogue between your characters, a conflict, and a natural progression from beginning to middle to end.