Friday

 

 You should be finishing essay # 2 today and working on essay #3. If you have not finished the analysis essay please do that first.

4) An analysis focusing primarily on the development of one striking element in the novel: symbolism, characterization, figurative language, theme, plot and how that element contributes to the development of the novel’s overall meaning.

	4	3	2	1
Thesis Statement/Opening Paragraph	Hook, Thesis Statement, Order of development are fresh and original, and connected to a theme.  Thesis is narrow and manageable.  Order is precise and helps develop one clear idea.  Hook and thesis are connected.	Hook, Thesis Statement and Order are present in the first paragraph.	There is a thesis statement but either it is not clear, or the order of development and/or hook is missing.	No thesis statement
Evidence	The examples from the source (text) not only back up the thesis but are introduced, explained and analyzed. The analysis shows depth of thought and insight into the text.	The examples used back up the main ideas of the essay.  The analysis offers some insight into the theme, but the depth is not necessary original.	The examples used don’t necessarily back up the thesis.  They are summative in nature and not exact.  The analysis doesn’t offer much if any depth into the text or is merely plot summary.	No Analysis and/or Examples
Structure	Essay has opening paragraph, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.  It reads smoothly and is on one striking element of The Catcher in the Rye	Essay has opening paragraph, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.  It is on one striking element.  The paper for the most part reads smoothly.	Paper lacks energy.  Essay lacks focus.  Missing some part of the essay – conclusion or a body paragraph.	Voice is not apparent.  No structure
Mechanics Length	No mistakes More then 5 pages	One to five small mistakes 3-5 pages	Five to ten mistakes Less than 3 pages	Numerous mistakes that impair reading Less than a page

I. Thesis

What is your thesis?

Order of development: How, Why, in What Way will you prove your thesis (these will be your main points):

1)

2)

3)

Point 1:

Evidence from Text:

Point 2:

Evidence from Text:

Point 3:

Evidence from Text:

Unit Learning goal: Students will be able to create a multi-part literary project that details the following items:

The Literature Project  

Rationale: The purpose of this project is to assess your ability to read, summarize, analyze, and connect pieces of literature as well as assess your writing skills.  This is your chance to show me everything you know and have learned.  This is your chance to dazzle, shine, dance, sing, shout (during your presentation).

Assignment: You will read A Catcher in the Rye .  This final project will consist of five parts. 

1) A reading log revealing your engagement with the literature.  This part should be very thorough and should contain all the things listed below.

2) A creative connection

3) A book summary/personal response paper

4) An analysis focusing primarily on the development of one striking element in the novel: symbolism, characterization, figurative language, theme, plot and how that element contributes to the development of the novel’s overall meaning.

5) A connection—a one page paper connecting the book to a short story or novel read last year by either symbolism or theme. 

6) A presentation (this could be creative—and has to be 3 minutes with visual aids): this is an overview of your project and your understanding of the novel.

POINT VALUES: The analysis is worth 100 points each.  The log, creative connection, personal response, presentation, and connections are worth 50 points each.  Therefore, the total point value is 350 points.  This is nearly your entire project grade for the semester.

 

EXPECTATIONS:

 

THE READING LOG:  The reading log reveals your engagement with literature.  Furthermore, a detailed reading log will significantly aid you in the development of the rest of the project.  After reading each chapter, you should write in your log:

n  A short synopsis of the action and character development

n  Your interpretation of the significant events occurring in the chapter

n  Noteworthy figurative language and other literary elements

n  Vocabulary—unfamiliar words

Please note that the copying of Cliff Notes or Internet Sites is plagiarism.  I want only your thoughts, don’t steal.  Cheating will equal a ZERO. 

THE LITERARY ANALYSIS: Choose one literary element of the book and develop a thesis around it.  Back up your thesis statements with proof from the text.  This paper should be at least 3 pages.

THE CONNECTION: 1-2 pages connecting the novel to a short story read in class.  You may focus on theme, characterization (think dynamic), or figurative language.

PERSONAL RESPONSE ESSAY: 1-2 pages giving a summary of the novel, discussing what you liked about the book and if you would recommend it to a friend. Why or Why not (note, my friends do not read is not a valid reason not to recommend the book).

 
THE PRESENTATION:  3 minutes—this should be an overview of your project and what you learned.  It should include a visual aid.