Name:
Mrs. Dangel
Period:
Date:
Eulogy Book Report
Due: A day- March 24, 2015
B day – March 23, 2015
Your Book- You may choose any book you like providing it is:
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Approved by me, Mrs. Dangel
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150 pages or more
One that you are currently reading and can continue to read for the next
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three weeks in class
One that has enough information for a Eulogy on (either the book itself or a
main character)
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Something you are interested in and school appropriate
Reading Requirements
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Get it approved
Bring it to class everyday (I will do spot checks!)
Writing Requirements
One (1) page typed in MLA format
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It must be in the form of an Eulogy
What is a Eulogy you ask? It literally means, A Praising Speech
The purpose of a Eulogy is to honor someone or something verbally or through
written text. Most of the time they are given after a person dies by
someone close to the subject. However, they may also be written for living
persons or institutions at a celebration ceremony. Almost anyone or
anything can be the subject of a eulogy as long as the author believes they /
it has laudatory characteristics.
The Audience gathers for the specific purpose of celebrating the subject, and it is
assumed they all share a positive view of the subject to be honored.
The Structure of a eulogy is limited mostly but what it is not. Eulogies are not
elegies or poems written to honor the dead. They are also not general
biographies or obituaries. A eulogy must honor the subject.
The Tone of a Eulogy needs to maintain a praising and personal tone. They can be
somber, serious, contain anecdotes (funny little stories), and a good one may
combine many elements such as sadness, humor, and seriousness. It would
be very inappropriate to demean or chasten the subject of a eulogy.
When Writing a Eulogy concentrate on maintain a personal, admiring, and sincere
tone. Think about how the subject would want you to honor him/her/it. Keep
it an appropriate length by concentrating on a small number of exemplary
moments. This will allow the subjects personality to shine through. Make
sure the stories you may want to include are appropriate to the audience. If
possible, give yourself time to pause, reflect, and take breaks while writing
the eulogy. Finally, practice reading it aloud, unless you only plan to publish
it.
Be Prepared to deliver it in class on the
due date!