Independent Study Points
Quarter One
Due: Friday, October 17th
This cover sheet must accompany all of your ISP materials. Everything must be done by the time class begins October 17th. You
must complete 150 points from at least two categories to receive an ‘A’. You are expected to submit typed, proofread, high quality
writing. Full credit will not be given to shoddy work. Aim for each written piece to be a page and a half (double spaced, one inch
margins, size 12 standard fonts). Please plan ahead for what you plan to do and allow plenty of time to complete this assignment.
See me with questions sooner rather than later. Have fun 
Category One: Film Study
1) Supplemental Film Analysis: View one of the films related to our study. Analyze and identify similarities that exist in the
films treatment of the work studied in class or the use of similar techniques. Use specific examples from both the text
and film to support your position.
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Wide Sargasso Sea Film: ’93 or ’06 Versions (some adult content so have your parents initial here ________)
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Devil in the White City  Film: Any film featuring a similar character to H.H.Holmes
2) AP Movie Night: The Lion King Foster-Based Analysis: Come and watch the movie and analyze the film through the
lens of literary analysis and criticism.
3) AP Booklist Film Study: Complete the AP Booklist option of ISP (#10). In addition, in order to receive an extra 25 points
you may view a film adaptation or a thematically similar film and write a novel-film comparison where you analyze
the choices made by the screen writer and director.
Category Two: Arts & Culture Enrichment
4) Orlando Museum of Arts; First Thursday Events; $10: View the featured exhibits at the Orlando Museum of Art and chat
with the attendees and featured artist about the works. Write a description of two of the pieces, your impression of
the meaning of the works, and any commentary the artist will provide about his/her inspiration or intentions. (This
prompt may also be adapted to any museum visit.)
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Eclectic Knights VI: September 4, 2014 | This is the 6th annual event for the UCF Visual Arts and Design Alumni Chapter.
The show features selected works created by UCF Alumni and Faculty in a variety of media.
What’s Urban Art?: October 2, 2014 | Art that is made for the public domain…urban art, street art, graffiti…what’s the
difference. Is it outside, was it on a wall or is it a sculpture made for a public place.
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Theatre Event: Attend a professional or high school theatre production. Write a review of the play including an
analysis of at least two elements of literature we have studied.
The Orlando Philharmonic or Ballet: Attend one of the Orlando Philharmonic or Orlando Ballet performances. Write a
reflection about the experience of attending a live professional music and/or dance event and discuss the ability of
the music/dance to influence the listener and tell a story.
Art on the Big Screen: Enzian or other Local Cinema: Attend one of the ballet, opera, or national theatre live
screening events. Write a narrative reflection about both your reaction to the work seen and your experience
attending the event. Information about dates can be found online at www.enzian.org and
http://www.fathomevents.com.
Art Festivals; Cultural Events; Educational Enrichment Events: Attend an area event with preapproval. For this event,
you will want participate and interact then write a narrative where you describe the experience. Include specific
sensory details and make me feel like I am in the event with you.
Category Three: Supplemental Reading & Writing
9) AP Booklist: Read any of the books from the list (online and on bulletin board) and meet with me outside of class to
discuss it. You can do this after school or during lunch by appointment. You should bring the book with you and have
some points to make about why this book is on the AP list. You are expected to complete the book before the
conference. If you are unable to provide details about your reading, no credit will be given for this option. You MUST
schedule your conference by December 13th in order to complete this option. Failure to schedule conference in time
will result in having to write a three page essay in order to gain credit.
10) AP Booklist Annotations or Quick Study Sheet (see WIKI for categories): In order to receive 25 extra points you may
annotate the text you are reading or create an AP Quick Study sheet for the work.
11) Chat & Chew: The Chat and Chew sessions this year are being sponsored by different clubs and organizations on
campus. Many of the texts they have selected are AP worthy. You MUST have read the book before attending the
event. While attending the event you must take notes during the discussion then write a reflection on what you
contributed to discussion. Attach your notes and reflection to ISP. You may attend either of the following sessions
(Books are available in E-102) Schedule to be posted soon
12) AP Writing: Select a prompt from the extra credit essay list. Write the essay. Points will be awarded based upon AP
score.
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You must do your own math. Additional events may be submitted for extra credit. Full credit will not be given to shoddy work. This paper is your cover sheet;
failure to turn it in with your ISP assignment will result in the loss of 15 points.
TOTAL
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