English Language Arts Holiday Assignm...

English Language Arts Holiday Assignment: Literary Essay

Name:                                                                        Date Given                             Date Due:      

 

Based on your notes and reading of “To Build A Fire” by Jack London, compose an essay of at least 6 paragraphs which explores the central conflict, theme and characterization in the story. This essay must be typed in MLA Format. Your essay must:

1. Concisely summarize the major plot events of the story, citing the rising action events which lead up to the climax and how the falling action events lead to the resolution. (2 paragraphs)
2. Explain two major conflicts that drive the story (2 paragraphs)
3. Explain how one of these conflicts develops into a central theme.  (1 paragraph)
4. Identify how the protagonist is characterized using two examples and noting the personality traits these events disclose. (1 paragraph )

 

Your essay will be assessed based on your mastery of writing grammatically correct analytical sentences, cohesive paragraphs with effective transitions as well as the content of your ideas. Your essay must be typed. Each section will be graded as listed below:

     

1. concise, accurate summary using plot elements                      _________/20 pts.
2. explanation of two major conflicts                                         _________/20 pts.
3. explanation of how theme is developed                                   _________/10 pts.
4. identification of 2 character traits with 2 examples                   _________/10 pts.
5. use of a minimum of 5 vocabulary words (italicized)                    _________/5 pts.
6. six paragraphs of five to seven sentences w/ transitions              _________/6 pts.
7. class notes on the story                                                         _________/6 pts.
8. plot diagram                                                                         _________/6 pts.
9. one draft (handwritten or typed with noted corrections)               _________/6 pts.
10. MLA format mastered                                                            _________/5 pts.

 

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I understand the assignment listed above and promise to work to the best of my ability and actively seek out help when needed in order to achieve an 85 or higher as prescribed by the rubric assigned to this paper. Consequently, I understand I risk a failing grade if I do not try,  submit my work late and do not include this assignment sheet. .

 

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