Develop an extended metaphor for the protagonist of a story. Express this in a poem or other piece of writing that reflects the author’s characterization.Writing and Other Ways of Representing -  ( 5 points – compressed from 30)

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Matters of Correctness

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Language Choice  

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Write a piece that develops a metaphor comparing a character to another, person, place or thing.

An effective extended metaphor will:

-reveal the qualities of each that make it an effective comparison.

-the writing will be logically organized and thoughtfully detailed to help your reader understand why the metaphor is well chosen.

10.1

demonstrate an awareness of what writing/representation processes and presentation strategies work for them in relation to audience and purpose

10.2

consistently use the conventions of written language in final products

10.4

demonstrate a commitment to crafting pieces of writing and other representations

10.5use a range of materials and ideas to clarify writing and other ways of representing for a

specific audience (e.g., graphs, illustrations, tables)

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examine the different aspects of texts (language, style, graphics, tone, etc.) That  contribute to meaning and effect

 You will closely read a story  with a focus on understanding the traits of the protagonist as revealed by the author. Once you KNOW the character well you will decide on an appropriate metaphor and extend this metaphor in a piece of verse or prose writing. You will be assessed on how effectively your reading of the character is revealed.

6.2  respond to the texts they are reading and viewing by questioning, connecting evaluating, and extending7.1demonstrate an understanding of impact literary devices and media techniques (editing, symbolism, imagery, figurative language ,irony ,etc.) have on shaping the understanding of a text

Write a memoir from the point of view of one of the main characters that captures the impact of a significant event or moment in the story.Writing and Other Ways of Representing -  ( 5 points – compressed from 30)

EXPECTATION

Thought &

Detail (/10)

Organization (/10)

Matters of Correctnes

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Language Choice  

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Write a memoir describing how a significant moment has impacted a character’s life. An effective memoir will be:

-Written  from the point of view of the character

-True to the story from which the character was taken.

-Focus on showing (not just telling) the reader why the event/moment was significant by choosing language that creates interesting and imaginative effects.

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demonstrate an awareness of what writing/representation processes and presentation strategies work for them in relation to audience and purpose

10.2consistently use the conventions of written language in final products

10.4

demonstrate a commitment to crafting pieces of writing and other representations

10.5

use a range of materials and ideas to clarify writing and other ways of representing for a specific audience (e.g., graphs, illustrations, tables)

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Exceeds6.1 articulate personal

responses to text by expressing and supporting a point of  view about the issues,

You will show your understanding and appreciation of the character’s

themes, and situations within texts, citing appropriate  evidence

experience and extend this in a memoir that captures the impact of a significant moment in the character’s life. Your memoir will be connected to the original story by referring to appropriate evidence from the original.

7.2

Make inferences. draw conclusions, and make supported responses to  content. form, and structure

7.3

explore the relationships among language, topic, genre,  purpose, context, and audience

Write a series of three poems in response to the central conflict in the story.    OR     Find three published poems (lyrics can be used) that address the central conflict experienced by a character.Writing and Other Ways of Representing  -  ( 5 points – compressed from 30)

EXPECTATIONThought & Detail

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Organization (/10)

Matters of Correctnes

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Language Choice   (/5)

Write a series of three poems in response to the central conflict in the story. Include a 50-75 word explanation of the conflict and reveal the resolution of the conflict in the story.

OR

 Find three published poems (lyrics can be used) that explore a similar conflict experienced by a character. If you choose this option, , you need to include copies of the poems as well as a write 200 -250 word response that includes:

-A little background on the poet/writer

-An explanation of why you chose these poems/lyrics.

-An explanation of which aspect of each poem makes them a perfect choice to for ER’S conflict in the original story.

10.1

demonstrate an awareness of what writing/representation processes and presentation strategies work for them in relation to audience and purpose

10.2consistently use the conventions of written language in final products

10.4

demonstrate a commitment to crafting pieces of writing and other representations

10.5

use a range of materials and ideas to clarify writing and other ways of representing for a specific audience (e.g., graphs, illustrations, tables)

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Exceeds6.3 make thematic connections among print texts, public discourse, and media

You will read closely to determine the central conflict of a story and the complications associated with this struggle. You will extend this idea through other texts that show your skilful reading of this element of fiction.

6.4  demonstrate a willingness to consider more than one interpretation of text7.5           discuss the language, ideas, and

other significant characteristics of a variety of  texts and genres

Sketch or paint of a scene from the story that captures significant details of the setting (including atmosphere). Quote the related passage from the story.Writing and Other Ways of Representing  -  ( 5 points – compressed from 30)

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Organization (/10)

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Capture the essence of a story’s setting in your own original artistic piece. The expectation is that you:

-Select a key passage from the story that is rich in sensory detail related to setting.

-Incorporate this passage in the visual.

-Create  a richly detailed image that included artistic choices to make it work.

10.1

demonstrate an awareness of what writing/representation processes and presentation strategies work for them in relation to audience and purpose

10.2consistently use the conventions of written language in final products

10.4

demonstrate a commitment to crafting pieces of writing and other representations

10.5use a range of materials and ideas to clarify writing and other ways of representing for a specific audience

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4.5 demonstrate an understanding of impact literary devices and media techniques (editing, symbolism, imagery, figurative language ,irony ,etc.) have on shaping the understanding of a text

After close reading with a focus on setting details ( this includes  physical qualities as well as the atmosphere created by the author. )You will use color, texture, shading and/or other artistic techniques to extend the atmosphere in the story into your artistic representation.

6.1 articulate personal responses to text by expressing and supporting a point of   view about the issues, themes, and situations within texts, citing appropriate  evidence7.7  demonstrate an awareness that texts reveal and produce ideologies, identities,  and positions

Write a literary analysis paper in which you describe the narrative style of the story using examples to make your insights clear.  Narrative style refers to HOW the author writes.Writing and Other Ways of Representing  -  ( 5 points – compressed from 30)

EXPECTATIONThough & Detail

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Organization (/10)

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Language Choice   (/5)

This 400-500 word essay will examine an author’s dominant style as seen in one story. Ask yourself, how does the author develop their characters, plot and theme.

For example, an author’ might use foreshadowing and irony throughout to weave their plot whereas another writer may write a character driven story to reveal

the theme. This task asks you to notice the dominant trait of a particular writer.

- Essay structure is expected so thesis, topic sentences and paragraphs should be used.

10.1

demonstrate an awareness of what writing/representation processes and presentation strategies work for them in relation to audience and purpose

10.2consistently use the conventions of written language in final products

10.4

demonstrate a commitment to crafting pieces of writing and other representations

10.5

use a range of materials and ideas to clarify writing and other ways of representing for a specific audience (e.g., graphs, illustrations, tables)

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Exceeds4.3 seek meaning in reading, using a variety of strategies such as cueing systems, utilizing prior knowledge, analyzing, inferring, predicting, synthesizing, and evaluating

You have read, re-read, annotated and reflected on what makes this story work. You think about the writer behind the words and are able to see how the choices they made shaped their story from beginning to end.

6.1 articulate personal responses to text by expressing and supporting a point of   view about the issues, themes, and situations within texts, citing appropriate  evidence

7.3 explore the relationships among language, topic, genre,  purpose, context, and audience

Rewrite a significant section of the story from a different point of view.Writing and Other Ways of Representing  -  ( 5 points – compressed from 30)

EXPECTATIONThough & Detail

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Organization (/10)

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You will take a large excerpt from the story and rewrite it to show how the story developed from another perspective. To do this task well, you must go beyond simply changing first person pronouns to 3rd, you must have a sense of your narrative voice and how the conflict of the story would look and feel to them.

-Large excerpt = No less than 150 words.

-Include original and your own version in your final product. .

-Be sure to indicate the title, page numbers and source of the section you are rewriting.

10.1

demonstrate an awareness of what writing/representation processes and presentation strategies work for them in relation to audience and purpose

10.2consistently use the conventions of written language in final products

10.4demonstrate a commitment to crafting pieces of writing and other

representations

10.5

use a range of materials and ideas to clarify writing and other ways of representing for a specific audience (e.g., graphs, illustrations, tables)

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Exceeds4.4  use specific strategies to clear up confusing parts of a text (e.g., reread/review the text, consult another source, ask for help) and adjust reading and viewing rate (e.g., skimming, scanning, reading/viewing ) according to purpose

Select a section of the story that can be re-written to show the impact that changing the narrative point of view will have on a story.

6.4  demonstrate a willingness to consider more than one interpretation of text7.4  recognize the use and impact of specific literary and media devices (e.g. figurative language, dialogue, flashback, symbolism)Write a series of three journals (or three letters) from the point of view of one dynamic character in the story.Writing and Other Ways of Representing  -  ( 5 points – compressed from 30)

EXPECTATIONThought & Detail

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Organization (/10)

Matters of Correctness

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Language Choice   (/5)

Your journals will be sufficiently developed to reveal how the events of the story impacted one dynamic character. As a writer, you must use the

three journals/letters to reveal the change or epiphany they underwent.

10.1

demonstrate an awareness of what writing/representation processes and presentation strategies work for them in relation to audience and purpose

10.2consistently use the conventions of written language in final products

10.4

demonstrate a commitment to crafting pieces of writing and other representations

10.5

use a range of materials and ideas to clarify writing and other ways of representing for a specific audience (e.g., graphs, illustrations, tables)

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Exceeds4.3  seek meaning in reading, using a variety of strategies such as cueing systems, utilizing prior knowledge, analyzing, inferring, predicting, synthesizing, and evaluating

Close reading of the story with a focus on the main character. Accurate analysis of conflict, turning point/epiphany and theme.

6.1  articulate personal responses to text by expressing and supporting a point of   view about the issues, themes, and situations within texts, citing appropriate  evidence7.3  explore the relationships among

language, topic, genre,  purpose, context, and audience

Make Connections: Compare the story to another text, world event or personal experience. Explain the similarities and differences through a visual or written text.Writing and Other Ways of Representing  -  ( 5 points – compressed from 30)

EXPECTATION Though & Detail (/10)

Organization (/10)

Matters of Correctness

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Language Choice   (/5)

In a polished piece of comparative writing or visual text, explain how an aspect of the story reminds you of another text. Go beyond just making the comparison to explain the “So WHAT?“  of the connection. This means you explain how this connection you made during your reading helps you better understand an aspect of the story.

10.1

demonstrate an awareness of what writing/representation processes and presentation strategies work for them in relation to audience and purpose

10.2consistently use the conventions of written language in final products

10.4demonstrate a commitment to crafting pieces of writing and other

representations

10.5

use a range of materials and ideas to clarify writing and other ways of representing for a specific audience (e.g., graphs, illustrations, tables)

Reading and Viewing

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Exceeds6.2  respond to the texts they are reading and viewing by questioning, connecting evaluating, and extending Focus on the “So

What?” of a connection. HOW does your connection help you read the story?

6.3  make thematic connections among print texts, public discourse, and media7.6  respond critically to a variety of print and media texts

Create a Facebook Profile Page for the protagonist of the story.  Include profile details, status updates,  a friends list and Facebook applications that will reveal this character's significant traits and the conflict they struggle with in the story.Writing and Other Ways of Representing  -  ( 5 points – compressed from 30)

EXPECTATIONThough & Detail

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Organization (/10)

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Language Choice  

(/5)Craft a richly detailed pretend profile page for your character. You may create it in Facebook or on a piece of paper following Facebook layout features. Be sure to print the page if you choose the web-based format.  Ask yourself: Who would their friend be? What would their status updates look like throughout the period of the story? Which apps would they have? Etc.

Minimum of : 6 status updates, 6 friends, 3 apps, profile picture.Reading and Viewing

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Exceeds6.1  articulate personal responses to text by expressing and supporting a point of   view about the issues, themes, and situations within texts, citing appropriate  evidence

Focus on characterization and conflict in your reading. Extend this understanding into the online world.

7.8  evaluate ways in which both genders and various cultures and socio-economic groups are portrayed in media texts7.7  demonstrate an awareness that texts

reveal and produce ideologies, identities,  and positions