Below are the questions for the semester test make-up. Each
question is worth 10 points:
2 -
grammar/usage/mechanics (one error -1; two or more errors -2)
2 - thesis (one
point for clarity, one point for directly answering the prompt)
3 - evidence
supporting the thesis (three textual examples support thesis; quotes optional)
3 - commentary on
evidence presented (your ideas supporting each piece of evidence)
I expect at least
half a page typed on each question (250 words; in other words, about as long as
this post). Address all parts and plan/organize your ideas and paragraphs
before you write. This is a take-home test, and each question should take
you at least 15 minutes to plan and write.
This can replace
your original semester test grade.
Good luck!
1. Explain how the
epic form of the Odyssey has caused its impact to be felt thousands of years
later.
2. We've read a
lot of stories with very bleak themes. Explain the theme of a book or
movie you feel best exemplifies positivity and hope. Obviously this does not
have to be something we've read (or viewed) in class.
3. Compare and
contrast Odysseus and Achilles. Then explain which hero you admire more,
and why.
4. Animal Farm
ends without a real denoument. Describe what you feel it should be.
5. Think about the
texts we've studied. Describe your top three examples of symbolism.
Explain what each symbol meant, its impact on the story, and why it stuck
with you.
for number 4 do we write it into a short story or really describe what we think should happen?
ReplyDeleteEither would be fine. I said to describe it rather than write the whole thing because I don't want more than one page.
ReplyDeleteok and for 5 can we do a book that we've already read independently
ReplyDeleteNo, sick with the stories we've read together because I haven't read everybody's independent books. Or just OK it with me first.
ReplyDeleteoh ok i wanted to do it on send but nevermind
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