Independent Research Flood Project Sophomore Honors English

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1 Independent Research Flood Project Sophomore Honors English There are three parts to this project. Read the instructions completely before beginning work on your project. You are to choose one of several other flood stories from ancient literature to research and compare to the Mesopotamian epic about Gilgamesh and the story of Noah and the Flood from Hebrew Literature. The following is a list of other cultures that also have a flood story: a. Babylonia (Myth of Atrahasis) b. Chinese c. Greek d. Navajo e. Pre-Incan Tiahuanaco f. Aztec g. Or you may do your own research to find another story. Once you have chosen your topic, you will need to do Part A, Part B, and Part C for full credit. Before you begin any of the parts, you will need to read, annotate, study and analyze your sources/sites to fully understand your chosen flood myth. Part A Complete the Venn Diagram to make a comparison between Gilgamesh, Noah and your chosen flood story. Be sure to touch on specific similarities and differences. For example, you may compare the relationships between humanity and a supreme being in each account, and/or discuss and exhibit how each account is about both destruction and rebirth, and/or track the Heroic Journey as it pertains to each story. Your Venn Diagram should be completely full, detailed and organized in a manner that makes sense to you. See the grading rubric for complete details on grading this portion of your assignment. WRITE NEATLY! Part B (this is formal writing no use of I, me, you etc. ) Use subheadings to indicate the section. This section will contain a synopsis (summary) and brief analysis of the story that you chose. Your synopsis/analysis should be three paragraphs in length. The first paragraph should be a summary of the story (plot). For the next two paragraphs choose 2 of these literary elements of the story: characters, setting, theme/moral, imagery, figurative language, mood, conflict, diction, style, hyperbole, irony, motif, satire, symbolism, tone that you feel are pertinent to the myth. (One element per paragraph.) Discuss the use of these elements and how they contribute to that myth. (You may need to research the meaning of these terms to choose the best ones for your particular myth. Their definitions are all in the Handbook of Literary Terms section of your textbook.) Part C Create a list of your sources as a Works Cited page, following the appropriate MLA citation entry format. See Mr. Dobson s website (Writing Page) for links to sites that can help you with Works Cited and MLA; Below each source write a one- paragraph evaluation of that source. Be sure to comment on credibility and validity as well as how beneficial the source was in your research. You must search three sources/sites: at least 1 database and 1 from Google scholar or advanced Google search (.edu,.org, or.gov only, NOT Wikipedia.org) you may use either for source #3.

2 Name Period Culture Researched: 3-Way Venn Diagram PART A Noah Gilgamesh Other myth

3 Name Period Independent Research Flood Project Grading Rubric PART A - Venn Diagram 30 Points Total Section about Gilgamesh Section about Noah Section about your story 10 Score out of 10 PART B Synopsis and Literary Element Analysis 30 Points Plot Synopsis Literary Element #1 Literary Element #2 10 Score out of 10 Proper paragraph structure is apparent. Entire flood story is concisely and clearly summarized in one paragraph. Proper paragraph structure is apparent. One element of literature is the focus of the paragraph and specific focus is placed on proper analysis of the element. Proper paragraph structure is apparent. One element of literature is the focus of the paragraph and specific focus is placed on proper analysis of the element. Part C Internet Research Map 30 Points MLA Citations (3 Internet) 5 pts/mla entry 5 Score out of 15 Proper MLA citation is followed. Citation is in correct alphabetical order and is punctuated correctly. Website evaluation paragraph 5 pts/evaluation paragraph Proper paragraph structure is apparent and focus is on the validity and usefulness of the site. TOTAL /90 Comments

4 Part C (Sample) Works Cited (All sources and paragraphs on this sample are fictitious.) "Becoming a Meteorologist." Weather.com. The Weather Channel, 12 Nov Web. 10 Sep < *This is where you will type your paragraph of evaluation for this site. You need to comment on whether the site was valid, credible and worth your time. Write in first person and be honest about your thoughts and feelings about the benefit (or lack of) this site was for you. *Actual Sample: This website was really informative and fun to read. It was the first one I found and turned out to be the best one. The author is an archeologist with a sense of humor, and I learned a lot about Aztec religious beliefs and history. I found the article easily when I searched for my topic by using an Advanced Google search and filtering for only.edu sites. I would definitely say that this site is credible and valid because [insert reasons]. The author was entertaining but also well educated in his field. W o r k s C i t e d P a g e E n t r y f o r a D a t a b a s e s o u r c e. **Sometimes you will not be able to find all the components asked for. Leave those areas out. For instance, there might not be a Title of Publication.** Author Last, First Name. Title of Article. Title of Publication Month or Volume. (Year): page numbers. Title of Database. Database. Day Month Year Accessed. <URL address through domain.edu>. **MLA no longer requires the URL but some teachers (ME) might!** Example: M e y e r, S c o t t. " T h e E n d i s t h e B e g i n n i n g. " O r g a n i c G a r d e n i n g O c t. / N o v E b s c o. D a t a b a s e. 7 N o v < h t t p : / / w e b. e b s c o h o s t. c o m >. Website (Be careful here for this project.edu.,.org,.gov sites only acceptable) Author Last, First Name. Title of Article. Title of Website. Publishing Organization. Date Published/Updated. Web. Day Mon Year Accessed. <URL address through domain.edu>. Example:

5 Edison, Jennifer Gage. Ed. Jim Wohlpart. "Religious Influences on Emily Dickinson: Puritanism and Transcendentalism in Her Poetry." Emily Dickinson "I Dwell in Possibility" (Johnson 657) American Literature Research and Analysis Website. University of South Florida, Dec Web. 13 Mar < SAMPLE of Part B Name Period Date Flood Research Project Culture you researched Note: these lines should be SINGLE SPACED Part B Synopsis of [name of the story/myth ] Here you will give a good one paragraph synopsis/summary of the story you read. Do not use I, me, or you unless you are quoting dialogue. [1 st Literary element you chose] Example: Characterization In this paragraph you will discuss the element you chose and how it plays a role in the story. How is this element used and what does it contribute to the story? [2nd Literary element you chose] Example: Setting In this paragraph you will discuss the element you chose and how it plays a role in the story. How is this element used and what does it contribute to the story?