Below are two big assignments for the last nine weeks. Also, notification of after-school AP practice will appear at the end. Please take note:
I.The Comparison Essay – Two Works in Translation
Requirements: A study based on two of the three works studied; must
be between 1000-1500 words in length.
Aspects may include (see all charts!):
*Novelists’ techniques
*Characterization
*Portrayal of society in the literature studied
*International perspectives on common human problems:
+the world of work; ambition
+family; relationships
+life, death
+discovery; science; technology
+position; power; property
*Cross-cultural perspectives on the artist’s role in society
Structure:
*Introduction should include the aims of the assignment
*Body should reveal insight into the works and appreciation of the chosen link between the works. A variety of methods is acceptable including Socratic Dialogue, interview, or a formal development of ideas.
*Conclusion should be a brief summary and personal evaluation of the discussion or the particular achievement of the writing.
Some suggestions: [Link the aspect to the impact on the work(s) as a whole=TOTAL EFFECT]
1. A comparison of motives in the protagonists
2. The successful employment of time and/or history
3. Differences in social values and attitudes in families, classes, regions, countries
4. A comparison of setting in two works and the effect the setting has on the values, motives, actions of the characters. [Remember: setting is time, place, culture, beliefs, etc.]
5. An examination of power: oppressors, victims; users and used.
6. An examination of relationships, male/female, friends, fellow workers, etc.
7. A comparison of the part the audience plays in two dramas we’ve studied.
8. Social disputes as a result of conflict between generations
9. Human beings at the center of social tension between communal responsibilities and individual aspirations.
10. Education as a theme and a constructive part of the works read
11. An examination of the individual and his/her conscience in conflict.
12. “Comedy injected into despair.”
13. Various aspects of figurative language and effects on characterization, setting, etc.
14. Verbal or situational irony and effects on characterization, plot advancement, etc.
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II. The Extended Essay--A Checklist
The Research Essay – 3500-4000 words—DUE May 30th, 2008
____1. Essay has title page containing:
__Student Name & e-mail address:__________________
__Mentor Name & e-mail address:__________________
__Subject Area
__Title of Essay
__May 2009
____2. Table of Contents page appears immediately after title page with
sections, chapters, appendices, etc.
____3. All pages are numbered, including Annotated Works Cited.
____4. Works Cited page contains 6-10 sources, MLA format, with descriptions
of HOW the sources contributed to the essay.
____5. INTRODUCTION contains:
__Why the topic is interesting, important, or worthy of study
__Context for topic
__Clearly and precisely stated RESEARCH QUESTION
__Central idea for the essay
__Specific THESIS that responds directly to the RQ
____6. Body/Development:
__Background information that elaborates on context for topic
__Systematic development of convincing answer to RQ
__Structure dependent on topic: sub-headings, chapters, etc.
__Clear documentation linked directly to Works Cited page
____7. Conclusion:
__Relevant to RQ
__Supported by evidence presented
__Indications of unresolved questions, issues, new questions that emerge from the research.
____8. Essay produced in 12-point, reader-friendly font.
____9. Word count is included on the last page of the text of the essay.
___10. Documentation is accurate and consistent; several sources cited;
information is appropriate for topic chosen.
After-school practice! Multiple-choice questions, sample essay prompts, and more tips for achieving success on the AP Language and Composition exam on Wednesday, May 14th at 7:00 a.m. Testing site to be announced. Practices will begin Tuesday afternoons from 2:00-2:45. Snacks provided!
Feel free to e-mail me also at hessecd@yahoo.com or hessec@mail.okaloosa.k12.fl.us
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