Assignments

Here are handouts/assignments sheets that correspond to the Course Calendar. Please also look under the Unit (ex: The Crucible) for assignments related to that Unit.

=American Literature Revamp Project=

-Take 1 of the non fiction selections and re do it in a more modern medium. I want to see quotes from the actual text, I want to hear some sort of audio and I want to see some sort of images.

-You may work as individuals or in a pair

-Video should be at least 1 minute long.

[|Here was the example] we looked at in class. Same message, same content and material, but more exciting presentation.

**TWIST Assignment: The Devil and Tom Walker**

[|TWIST template] (please let me know if you have difficulty signing in-you have to create an account, but you'll be working in the free section) Using StoryboardThat, create an image to correspond with the TWIST literary devices used in The Devil and Tom Walker.

Tone Word Choice Imagery Style Theme

The general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc. Tone words should always be adjectives and convey one of the following attitudes: Positive, Negative, Humorous (Ironic/Sarcastic), Sorrowful (Fearful, Worried), or Neutral.
 * Tone: **

The author’s use of specific and accurate words, to “show” the reader rather than to “tell” them. Adjectives are extremely descriptive, and nouns are very particular. When looking for word choice, students will notice ‘clusters’ of words that evoke the same meaning or tone.
 * Word Choice: **

Imagery is visually descriptive or figurative language in a literary work. For this element, students want to look at the use of onomatopoeia, alliteration, similes, metaphors, hyperbole, analogies, personification, and euphemisms. These are all details that the author will use to give a sense of emotion to the reader. Very descriptive, figurative language paints a picture in readers’ minds. Literary style refers to the way that the author uses words – the author’s vocabulary, sentence structure, figurative language, and sentence arrangement. The way an author presents the information determines the way in which the reader interprets it. The wording itself lends insight into the emotions or concepts the author wants convey with the scene, setting, or characters.  **Types of Literary Styles **
 * Imagery: **
 * Style: **


 * Expository
 * Descriptive
 * Persuasive or Argumentative
 * Narrative
 * Original
 * Informal
 * Formal
 * Journalistic
 * Archaic

The subject of a piece of writing, usually the author's thoughts on a specific topic. When looking at theme, students should use the other parts of the TWIST to piece together information about the author's intentions. By looking at the tone and imagery, it makes it possible to pinpoint the topic. From there, students will need to infer the author's thoughts on it. Using imagery and style will help them uncover the attitude of the author on the topic.
 * Theme: **