You MUST do number 1 for an essay grade.
Then choose THREE of numbers 2-7 for a test grade.
“Cold Equation,” “Lamb to Slaughter,” “By the Waters of Babylon,” “War is Kind,” A Separate Peace
You may not use a story more than twice.
1. MUST DO THIS - THEMATIC UNIFIER/CRITICAL LENS:
Social conditions affect our perceptions, our actions, and our relationships, even our literature.
In other words, what was going on in society when the story was written
and/or in the author’s life can be seen in the literature.
Be sure to
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Provide a valid interpretation of the above theme that clearly establishes the criteria for analysis.
Use two of the works to support your opinion. You may use: “Lamb to Slaughter,” “By the Waters of
Babylon,” “War is Kind,” or 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. You have to explain what was going on in
society or in the author’s life and give an example of how that shows up in the literature. I’ll give you an
outline to follow.
* 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. You are
writing this as if YOU are the character.
First name of character.
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 of character
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. You may draw it or use an actual
t-shirt. 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
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.
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. Connection to the literature: How is this information connected to the literary work? Be very clear. Use RACED!
7. Archetypes in literature: Use RACED
Look through our archetype list. You must use RACED to connect two different archetypes to TWO different
works. In other words, you’ll have one RACED on one archetype and one story, and another RACED on a
different archetype and a different story.