4 essay assignments for english class (1 page each).
Essay 1.
1. Complete a close read of the article by Jonathan Rose, When Economic Growth Doesnt Make People Happy (found in the attachments below article adapted from The Well-Tempered City by Jonathan P.F. Rose. drafted in The Atlantic. Sept. 13, 2016.)
As explained on the previous page, there are several ways to show evidence of your close read: defining unfamiliar words, identifying the main idea and supporting details, commenting on personal connections to the text, and other questions or comments.
You may use the comment and highlight feature in Microsoft Word, PDF, or OneNote exported to PDF. Alternatively, you can print the article and complete the close read by writing in the margins on the page, and then scan and submit it.
The rubric used to grade your close read is also found in the attachments below.
Save your work as a .docx or .doc file.After youve completed this assignment turn it in according to the instructions of your teacher.
Essay 2.
Poem/Song Analysis Discussion
Now that you are a master of figurative language, I want you to practice analyzing the use of this type of language in what you read.
Choose any song or poem, outside of the ones read in the course, to analyze use of figurative language. All poem/song selections must be appropriate for class. They should not contain any vulgar or inappropriate language or themes. Any selections that contain such content will not be accepted for a grade. See if you can identify some of the figurative language used on your own. Think also about how this language affects the reader and why the author might have chosen to use it, as well as the main idea the author is trying to communicate through the use of this language.
First, submit a post about your chosen song or poem to this discussion by clicking the New Thread button in the upper-left corner. Title your thread with the title of your song or poem. Include the words of the song or poem, or at least the part containing the figurative language you are discussing, in your post. Then, write at least 300 words discussing the theme or main idea of the song or poem, the types of figurative language used, and how these devices contribute to the authors purpose.
Second, respond to at least two other students analyses, with at least 100 words each, by replying to their threads. Note language they may have missed or instances where you saw its impact in a different way.
Please note that this is not a critique; this is a response. Basically, the Thumper Rule applies here: If you cant say something nice, dont say nothin at all. Unkind, inappropriate, hurtful, and shaming posts and language will absolutely not be tolerated. Remember that other students will be responding to your posts, and I am sure you hope they will be kind to you as well.
The rubric used to grade this discussion is in the attachments below.
Essay 3.
Humanities Research Discussion
Find and discuss another expression of the joy of existence in some art form (painting, song, poetry, sculpture, drama, photography, etc.). All poem/song selections must be appropriate for class. They should not contain any vulgar or inappropriate language or themes. Any selections that contain such content will not be accepted for a grade. Your analysis should be 350-400 words long and should include a clear thesis with several specific supports. Review the attached rubric to make sure you have completed this assignment correctly. You will share what you have discovered with other students on this class discussion board.
First, submit your analysis to this discussion by clicking New Thread in the upper-left corner. You must include an image of the piece of art or the words of the song or poem.
Second, respond to an analysis by one of your peers by replying to their thread.
Please note that this is not a critique; this is a response. Basically, the Thumper Rule applies here: If you cant say something nice, dont say nothin at all. Unkind, inappropriate, hurtful, and shaming posts and language will absolutely not be tolerated. Remember that other students will be responding to your posts, and I am sure you hope they will be kind to you as well.
Essay 4.
ournal Response 2
Do you identify with the pilot or the grown-ups or the little prince? Be specific as you identify characteristics in the person you most closely identify with. Use examples from the reading and your own life to support your response.
The rubric used to grade your response is in the attachments below.
Save your work as a .docx or .doc file. After youve completed this assignment turn it in according to the instructions of your teacher.
