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Session 6 Right click and "Save Target As..." to download Word documents to your computer or student folder: War of the Worlds Chapters 1 and 2.doc War of the Worlds chapters 5 and 6.doc
Session 5 Right click and "Save Target As..." to download Word documents to your computer or student folder: Session 4 Assignment -- Literature Proposal (click here for a printable PDF version of the Literature Proposal assignment.) I Title II Introduction A Background
B Statement of the Project
III Solution A Objectives
B Specifics
C Methods
D Time Schedule
IV Conclusion A Potential value to the reader B Urge the reader to take action (accept your proposal)
English 4/5 Period 1,2, and 4 Assignment Options
Option 1 Imagine a BEST automotive hall of fame has proposed to include Preston Tucker as a member this year. Write a persuasive essay of why he should or should not be entered into the hall of fame. You must use facts from research in order to prove your point. Your essay must be cited in MLA format, both within the text and in a final "works cited" page. It must be typed, double spaced in 12 point font. It should include the following:
Introduction- A brief biography of Tucker Your thesis (that he should or should not be included)
Paragraph 2- Argument with evidence from your research Paragraph 3- Argument with evidence from your research Paragraph 4- Refute arguments against your position Conclusion- Restate your main points Final persuading comments
.03 for rough draft .03 for final draft (.06 total) Some helpful links: http://www.tuckerclub.org/index.php http://www.hfmgv.org/exhibits/showroom/1948/tucker.html http://www.answers.com/topic/preston-tucker http://www.vintageozarks.com/tucker_page1.html
Option 2
After watching Tucker: The Man and His Dream in class, view the film about Howard Hughes entitled The Aviator. Then write a compare/contrast essay comparing the two films in terms of literary elements (character, theme, plot, etc.). It must be typed, double spaced in 12 point font. It should include the following: Introduction- Background info on the films (director, year released, principle actors) Thesis (are you comparing or contrasting?) Paragraph 2- Comparison/contrast using evidence (scenes and/or quotes) from the films
Paragraph 3- Comparison/contrast using evidence (scenes and/or quotes) from the films
Paragraph 4- Comparison/contrast using evidence (scenes and/or quotes) from the films
Conclusion- Restate your main points Explain to your reader why these comparisons or contrast are important
Because the film will be view out of class the following credit will be given: .04 for rough draft .04 for final draft (.08 total)
Option 3
Create a powerpoint related to the film Tucker: The Man and His Dream. To get full credit you must cite each slide, and include a proper "Works Cited" page. Possible Topics include:
You should include the following biographical information about each topic: Date and place of birth Home life as a child Education/Colleges attended Professional Life Historical importance/important works Connection to the story of Preston Tucker
The PowerPoint must be presented to get credit.
This will be worth .03.
English Level 5 Extra Credit Option 1 There are a variety of sequels coming to the cinemas this spring. Such films as Shrek the Third, Spider-Man 3, and Pirates of the Caribbean 3 will be showing. For this assignment you will write an essay comparing and/or contrasting a sequel with a previous film in the series (you could compare Spider-Man 3 with the original, for example.) For this essay you should compare the films in terms of the literary elements (plot, theme, character, conflict). Your essay should include:
All drafts must be typed, double spaced, and in 12 point font. Credit: .03 for peer edited rough draft. .03 for final draft. Option 2 Instead of writing a compare/contrast essay, instead you can write a persuasive essay on the topic above. Which is the better film, Spider-Man 1 or Spider-Man 3? Why? What about the acting, plot, characters, conflicts, or themes makes one film better than the other? Persuade your reader as to which movie they should consider as the superior story. Your essay should include:
All drafts must be typed, double spaced, and in 12 point font. Credit: .03 for peer edited rough draft. .03 for final draft. Click here for a printable Word version of the Session 1 Assignment |
