Journal Assignments
Here is list of journal assignments for The Elements of Fiction/Short Stories Unit. The purpose of the journal entries is to spark discussion in class and lead you to a deeper understanding of the novel. Journal entries will be posted on the blog of your Weebly writing portfolio. Journal entries should be adequately address the question. At the end of the Unit, a grade will be given based on the following criteria:
1. Does the entry adequately address the question?
2. Is the the entry understandable, using proper grammar, word choice, and spelling?
3. Are the entries properly organized, using thesis statements, paragraphs, and topic sentences
4. Is the entry completed on time?
1. Does the entry adequately address the question?
2. Is the the entry understandable, using proper grammar, word choice, and spelling?
3. Are the entries properly organized, using thesis statements, paragraphs, and topic sentences
4. Is the entry completed on time?
1. Plot Structure/Conflict - A Movie of your choice
Due Date: November 10, 5pm
1. Choose a movie (post a picture of the movie poster)
2. Identify to main events of the plot structure of the movie.
Make a heading a explain each part of the plot structure in complete sentences:
1. Choose a movie (post a picture of the movie poster)
2. Identify to main events of the plot structure of the movie.
Make a heading a explain each part of the plot structure in complete sentences:
- Exposition
- Big Event/Inciting Incident
- Rising Action (There will be at least three major events for this one)
- Climax
- Falling Action
- Resolution
2. Harrison Bergeron: Is Harrison Bergeron a Hero?
Due Date: November 12
1. Is Harrison Bergeron a hero? What does he do that's heroic? Is he fighting for himself or for everyone?
2. Harrison declares himself to be emperor. What kind of ruler would he be? What would society be like if he were in charge?
1. Is Harrison Bergeron a hero? What does he do that's heroic? Is he fighting for himself or for everyone?
2. Harrison declares himself to be emperor. What kind of ruler would he be? What would society be like if he were in charge?
3. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Due Date: November 20
Write a 300 word response to show your understanding of "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty." Use the format below to guide your writing. The response should use paragraphs. (Introduction, Paragraph 2, Conclusion...etc should not appear in your response).
Introduction
"The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" is a story about...
Paragraph 2
In his dreams, Walter Mitty is a person who....
Others treat him like someone who....
Example - Describe one dream
Example 2 - Describe another dream
Paragraph 3
In reality, Walter Mitty is a man who is...
Others treat him like someone who is...
Example 1 - Describe one instance in real life
Example 2 - Describe another instance in real life
Conclusion
Walter Mitty daydreams because...
Write a 300 word response to show your understanding of "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty." Use the format below to guide your writing. The response should use paragraphs. (Introduction, Paragraph 2, Conclusion...etc should not appear in your response).
Introduction
"The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" is a story about...
Paragraph 2
In his dreams, Walter Mitty is a person who....
Others treat him like someone who....
Example - Describe one dream
Example 2 - Describe another dream
Paragraph 3
In reality, Walter Mitty is a man who is...
Others treat him like someone who is...
Example 1 - Describe one instance in real life
Example 2 - Describe another instance in real life
Conclusion
Walter Mitty daydreams because...