This was handed out in class today. It includes all the specificcs, due dates, and expectations. Comment if you have any questions.
Purpose: A literary essay is a vital component of any true literature class. It helps the student understand the complexities that authors write with, the various literary elements of the story, and hopefully fosters a further appreciation of the author's work. For this purpose, I choose one novel a year in which we complete a literary essay.
This essay should be completely done BY THE STUDENT! They can write, type, and proofread for themselves! A little parental guidance may be given on the proofreading, but that is all! Please.
The following is a list of the specifics that need to be followed in order to achieve an "A" grade on the essay. I cannot stress enough to read and follow CAREFULLY!
The Format
*Final draft must be typed
*double-spaced
*Times New Roman (or something similar for Mac users)
*12pt Font
*Write with specificity, no generalities!
The Specifics
Quotations: There should be a minimum of 10 quotes from the novel spread out threw your entire paper
Introduction (Half to 3/4 pg)
Body
*Plot Overview (One page)
*Character Analysis (3/4 page)
Choose from: The Giver, Jonas, or Gabriel
*Theme (One Page)
Possible Themes to choose from:
Control
The Cost of a Utopian Society
The Blessings of Freedom
The Importance of Memories
The Importance of Individuality
The Individual vs. Society
Coming of Age
The Power of Feeling and Emotion
*Symbolism Found in the Giver (3/4 page)
Must be the symbol you chose for your sculpture
*Critical Analysis of the Conclusion (3/4 page)
*What did it meant you: Was it a happy or sad ending?
*Analysis of why you loved or hated the ending
Conclusion (Half page)
TOTAL: 5.5 - 6 pages typed
The Grading
25% of the grade on following the rubric
25% of the grade on grammar and formatting
50% of the grade on the quality or writing and specificity of thought
The Due Dates
Monday, April 29th: Outline Due
Friday, May 3rd: Rough Draft Due
Wednesday, May 8th: Final Draft Due
*A students overall grade will drop one full grade for each day any one of those assignments are late
So, you recommend that as a parent that we should probably let them fly solo on this completely. We won't even look at it at all until we get the graded one back.
ReplyDeleteI think that would be good. I understand if they need some help formatting in Microsoft Word or have a question on proofreading but beyond that, they should be good to go! Thanks for asking.
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