Social conditions affect our perceptions, our actions, and our relationships.

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1 You MUST do number 1 for 60 points. Then choose TWO of numbers 2-7 for 20 points each. Harrison Bergeron, Lamb to Slaughter, By the Waters of Babylon, Where Have You Gone, Charming Billy, A Separate Peace 1. MUST DO THIS - THEMATIC UNIFIER: Be sure to Social conditions affect our perceptions, our actions, and our relationships. Provide a valid interpretation of the above theme that clearly establishes the criteria for analysis. Indicate whether you agree or disagree with the theme as you have interpreted it. Do not use 1 st or second person. Use two of the works to support your opinion. You may use: Harrison Bergeron, Lamb to Slaughter, By the Waters of Babylon, Where Have You Gone, Charming Billy, A Separate Peace Avoid plot summary. Instead, use specific references to appropriate literary elements (for example: theme, characterization, setting, point of view) to develop your analysis Organize your ideas in a unified and coherent manner Follow the conventions of standard written English * Be sure to have FOUR paragraphs introduction, body paragraph 1 (first work), body paragraph 2 (second work), and a conclusion * Be sure to EXPLAIN how your example(s) prove the theme true or false * You do NOT have to use quotations. Instead, describe SPECIFIC examples. 2. Character Poem (C, A-V, A): You MUST USE at least two types of figurative language/literary devices. First name Adjective that describes personality or motivation Proof Adjective that describes personality or motivation Proof My social conditions affect me because I feel... I hate... I love... I dream... I give... I am like you because I represent Someday I will... Last Name 3. Character T-shirt (C, P, A V, K) Your assignment is to create a Character T-shirt for a literary character of your choice. The objective is to describe the character and then to create a visual interpretation of the character s traits. The following list states where information can be displayed on your shirt. Use the checklist to make sure you include the key elements. The front of the t-shirt must include: Story Title Author

2 Character s Name Picture of Character Description of Character The right sleeve must include: Strengths of character The left sleeve must include: Weaknesses of character The back of the T-shirt must include: Internal/ External Conflicts (not just man vs man) Picture that symbolizes or represents the character 4. Characterization Cause and Effect Map: Complete, in detail and thoughtfully one of these for two different characters from two different works. (P, A - V) COMPLETE SENTENCES REQUIRED. Name Perception or belief action Effect on self Effect on others Effect on story 5. Song = Story (P, C, A A, K) Find a song that CLOSELY relates to the plot, theme, setting, or???? of one of the stories. Make on column for the lyrics and another column where you explain how the verses or lines relate to the story of your choice. Find a news article that CLOSELY relates to the plot, theme, setting, or???? of one of the stories. Provide the entire article and below it explain how it relates to the story.

3 6. News = Story Find a current news article and connect it to an event, theme, character, in a work. NONFICTION ASSIGNMENT SHEET Name Title of Nonfiction Written By Publication Date I. Factual Summary: Write a synopsis of the piece you read. II. Interpretation: What was the main point the author wanted you to get from reading his work? Prove it. III. Criticism With which points of the piece did you agree or find easy to accept? Why? IV. Connection to ASP: How is this information connected to ASP? Be very clear. Use RAID! 7. Literary Elements 7.a. Allusions occur in many of the works we ve read. Identify on illusion, explain it, and connect the allusion to the work. What the effect of the allusion is must be explained. For instance, does it provide irony, symbolism, theme and HOW? 7.b. Irony occurs in many of the works we ve read. Identify the type of irony used in one of the works and explain it. Effect of irony on plot, reader, theme, or must be explained. 7.c. Conflict is a main component in stories. Identify and explain a conflict a character(s) face(s) and prove the conflict affects his/her personality or actions.

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