English Language Arts A30
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Assignment 4
Assignment Four
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A.
Response Journal
Submit your response journal pages from Lessons One, Two, Three and Four.
Lesson One
Marking Scale
No entries
Inadequate entries. Ideas
not clear.
Ideas are limited and over
generalized though some
insight is apparent.
Ideas are straightforward
and clear yet commonplace
and predictable.
Ideas are thoughtful, clear,
insightful and well
considered.
Lesson Three
No entries
Inadequate entries. Ideas
not clear.
Ideas are limited and over
generalized though some
insight is apparent.
Ideas are straightforward
and clear yet commonplace
and predictable.
Ideas are thoughtful, clear,
insightful and well
considered.
0
1
2
3
4-5
0
1
2
3
4-5
Lesson Two
Marking Scale
No entries
Inadequate entries. Ideas
not clear.
Ideas are limited and over
generalized though some
insight is apparent.
Ideas are straightforward
and clear yet commonplace
and predictable.
Ideas are thoughtful, clear,
insightful and well
considered.
Lesson Four
No entries
Inadequate entries. Ideas
not clear.
Ideas are limited and over
generalized though some
insight is apparent.
Ideas are straightforward
and clear yet commonplace
and predictable.
Ideas are thoughtful, clear,
insightful and well
considered.
0
1
2
3
4-5
0
1
2
3
4-5
Teacher’s Comments
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B.
Conference With Your Teacher
In the left-hand column of this page list your ten interview questions. Then,
contact your teacher to discuss these questions. Use the right–hand column
to write down any suggestions made by your teacher.
Name of person you will interview.
____________________________________________________________
Questions
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C.
Responding to Essays
“Heroes and Symbols” by Charlotte Gray
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1.
Answer the six questions for Charlotte Gray’s first essay “Heroes and
Symbols.” The questions can be found at
http://www.greatquestions.com/e/tools_3_5.html
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2.
Answer the seven questions for Peter C. Newman’s first article,
”Canadian Heroes.” The questions can be found at
http://www.g.com/e/tools_3_5.html
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“The Reluctant Blackhawk”
Using the information from “The Reluctant Black Hawk” by Brenda Zeman,
answer the following questions. Select the best answers for each of the
following and place a check () beside it.
1.
When Freddie Sasakamoose played for the National Hockey League
there were *** teams.
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____
____
____
2.
Ile a la Crosse
Ahtahkakoop
Whitefish
Duck Lake
a.
b.
c.
d.
sister
wife
aunt
mother
The name of the school Freddie attended is ***.
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____
5.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Sugil is Freddie’s ***.
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____
____
____
4.
nine
six
thirty-six
fifteen
Freddie presently lives on the *** Reserve.
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____
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____
3.
a.
b.
c.
d.
a.
b.
c.
d.
St. Mary’s
St. Michael’s
St. Matthew’s
St. Dominic Savio
Before Freddie went to play for the Chicago Black Hawks, he played
hockey in ***.
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a.
b.
c.
d.
New Westminster
Kamloops
Moose Jaw
Chicoutimi
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6.
Freddie’s first hockey coach was ***.
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____
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____
7.
Loretta
Linda
Phyllis
Muriel
a.
b.
c.
d.
Tommy Ivan
Metro Prystai
Kenny MacKenzie
Freddie Sasakamoose
His sister-in-law says Freddie ***.
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____
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____
10.
a.
b.
c.
d.
The only person from the plains who has been made Honorary Chief
of Kamloops Indian Reserve is ***.
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____
____
____
9.
Metro Prystai
Father Roussel
Bobby Hull
Foster Hewitt
Freddie’s wife’s name is ***.
____
____
____
____
8.
a.
b.
c.
d.
a.
b.
c.
d.
does not live in the past
hates the past
lives in the past
cannot remember the past
Freddie says he lives on his reserve because ***.
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a.
b.
c.
d.
he is the chief
he does not like Chicago
there’s freedom there
he is really rich
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E.
Poetry Appreciation
Poetry is life distilled.
Gwendolyn Brooks
The literary appreciation of poetry, prose, or drama is a form of the
essay. If the merits of a literary work are presented, we call the
essay a literary appreciation; if the faults and weaknesses of a
literary work are stressed, we call the essay a literary criticism.
In Lessons One, Two, and Three you have read and worked with eight poems
whose titles are listed below:
”The Lonely Land”
“Not Just a Platform for My Dance”
“Heat”
“Moon-Songs”
“I am Canadian”
In this exercise you will write a poetry appreciation of one of these poems.
Read all the instructions for writing the appreciation on the next seven pages
before selecting the poem with which you will work. You may also wish to
review ‘Strategies for Reading Poetry’ in the “Communication Strategies”
section of your English Language Arts Ready Reference.
Use your own 8½x 11 (21 × 28 cm) paper to write your poetry appreciation.
Be sure to attach it to the assignment upon submission.
In your appreciation you will include (1) an initial response to the poem you
have chosen, (2) a prose paraphrase of the poem, (3) an analysis of the
poem, (4) an interview with someone not taking this course who has read
the poem, and (5) a final response in which you reflect on what you have
learned about and from this poem.
You may choose any poem from the list above, but choose carefully after
having read all the following instructions.
1. In the opening paragraph identify the poem and the poet, and describe
your response after several readings of the poem before you have
analyzed it very much. The type of response may be similar to those you
have written in your response journal.
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2. In the second paragraph, paraphrase the poem. Your paraphrase should
be no longer than a page and should represent a prose version of the
poem in your own words. Keep to the meaning of the poem. Should you
need help with ‘The Paraphrase,’ see the “Special Forms of Writing”
section of your English Language Arts Ready Reference.
3. In the next paragraph, include your analysis of the poem.
Discuss what the poem is saying by explaining:


the subject
the theme
Discuss how the poem conveys its message:

What is the tone and how does it contribute to the meaning of the
poem?

What is the form? Does it contribute to the meaning of the poem?

Is there imagery in the poem; if so, how does it add to the meaning?

Has the poet used figures of speech such as metaphors, similes, or
personification? How does the figurative language contribute to the
meaning of the poem?
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How does the diction help convey the message of the poem?

Is there rhyme or rhythm in the poem? What does it add to the
poem?

Are there other special qualities? How do these qualities add meaning
to the poem?
4. For your interview paragraph, you need to ask someone not taking the
English Language Arts A30 course to read the poem you have chosen and
then discuss it with you. In this section, write a brief account of your
conversation, including a few direct quotations. End this paragraph with
a comment on what you learned about the poem from this person.
5. In your concluding paragraph, discuss what you have learned from and
about the poem. Close the essay gracefully.
6. Be sure to give your poetry appreciation a title.
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Using Quotations in an Essay
When using direct quotations to defend a point you make in an essay, use
quotation marks (“ ”) to show that you are quoting. Be sure to use lead-ins for
your quotations. Every direct quotation should be accompanied by a lead-in
phrase or clause, which at least identifies by name the person who is about to
speak. It further adds coherence if the lead-in also indicates the relationship
between your text and the quoted material. Here are some typical identifying
and orientating lead-ins:
Josh Freed, in “All Quiet on the Northern Front,” tells his readers, “put a Yankee and a
Canuck at a hotel fire, and they describe different events.”
“A lobster fisherman, a picnic, a chest of hope,” are just some of the aspects Duke
Redbird says are part of being a Canadian.
In his poem “Citizenship,” Joel Pereira writes, “I’m frightened yet proud.”
Take careful note of the punctuation and capitalization in the examples.
For further help with quotation marks and their use, see the “Punctuation” section of your
English Language Arts Ready Reference.
Writer’s Workshop
 Consider your purpose and audience.
 Use a pre-writing technique. You have used several in Lessons One, Two,
and Three. For this exercise you may want to try the pre-writing
technique of “free writing.” Free writing is writing an entire first draft as
quickly as possible without rereading or pausing to attend to editing or
mechanics.
 In your revision process check for the following aspects.
 The introduction does not start out with: “In this essay I will
discuss….” This type of introduction sounds childish and is not
inviting to your audience.
 Transitions are used to provide your essay with unity and coherence.
 Sentences are clear and complete.
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 A variety of sentence lengths are used.
 Your ideas and opinions about the poem are clearly evident.
 Evidence, such as quotations or direct references to the poem, is used
to support points made in the essay.
 Your ideas work together to make your message clear.
 Specific detail is used to support general statements.
 Lead-ins are used to introduce quotations.
 Reference to the poet’s name is appropriate. In your first reference
to an author or poet, use his or her full name. In subsequent
references, use the last name only. Do not refer to authors or poets
only by their first names.
 The point of view is consistent. Avoid using “you” to mean “I” in your
essay.
 Each paragraph is logically organized.
 The essay is logically organized.
 Word choice is appropriate for the essay.
 The essay is concise and clear. Is there anything that should be
removed or added?
 Your tone is consistent.
 Verb tense is consistent.
The appropriate verb tense to use when writing about literature is the
present tense because the events in a book, play, or poem happen anew
every time a piece of literature is read. There should be no shifts in time in a
piece of writing. Be consistent.
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Your poetry appreciation will be marked holistically, which means all aspects
of the essay are taken into consideration. Your essay will be marked
according to the criteria outlined in the five rubrics given below. Your
teacher will comment beneath the rubric that describes your essay.
A writing rubric is a scoring tool that lists the criteria that will be
used to evaluate your writing. The rubric will help you to identify and
clarify expectations. Use the rubric to guide your work and selfassessment.
Holistic Writing Rubric
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Ideas are insightful and well considered. This essay has a strong central focus
and is well organized. The organizational pattern is interesting and provides
an introduction which hooks the reader and carries the piece through to a
satisfying conclusion. You have chosen appropriate details and established a
definite point of view. Sentences are clear and varied. Word choices are
vivid. Your voice and tone consistently sustain the reader’s interest. If there
are errors in mechanics, they are the result of you taking a risk with more
complex or original aspects of writing.
Teacher’s comments
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Ideas are thoughtful and clear. This essay has a clear and recognizable focus.
A standard organizational pattern is used, with clear introduction,
transitions, and conclusion. A point of view is established and a sense of
audience is clear. You have used appropriate details, clear and correct
sentence structures, and specific word choices. Your voice and tone
maintain your reader’s interest. The few errors in mechanics do not impede
communication nor annoy your reader unduly.
Teacher’s comments
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Ideas are straightforward and clear. This essay has a recognizable focus,
though there may be superfluous information provided. The organizational
pattern is clear and includes a basic introduction and conclusion, though it
may be formulaic or repetitive. The point of view is clear and consistent.
The word choices and sentence structures are clear but not imaginative.
Your voice and tone establish, but may not maintain, your reader’s interest.
The mechanics show less effort and attention to proofreading than needed.
Teacher’s comments
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Ideas are limited and overgeneralized but discernible. This essay has an
inconsistent or meandering focus. It is underdeveloped and lacks clear
organization. Incorrect or missing transitions make it difficult to follow.
There may be an introduction without a conclusion, or the reverse – a
conclusion with no introduction. The point of view is unclear and there are
frequent shifts in tense and person. You exhibit superficial and/or minimal
awareness of your reader. Mechanical errors interfere with your reader’s
understanding and pleasure.
Teacher’s comments
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Ideas are elementary and may not be clear. This essay lacks focus and
coherence. The organizational pattern and development of the topic are
confusing. Point of view may shift in a confusing way. Mechanical errors are
abundant and interfere with understanding. The essay must be read several
times to make sense of it. Awareness of your reader is not apparent.
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F.
Building Vocabulary
Grammar, in its broadest sense, is the study of the way language
works. Knowing how a language works is helpful in the
communication process. Therefore, it is important to know
grammar terms so that you can think, speak and write in
knowledgeable ways about language. If necessary, consult the
“Grammar” section of your English Language Arts Ready
Reference to help you complete the following crossword puzzle.
Across
Down
4.
7.
8.
9.
1.
expresses strong feeling
takes the place of a noun
modifies a noun or pronoun
names a quality or an idea (two words)
2.
3.
5.
6.
8.
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denotes action going on at the present time
(two words)
expresses action or a state of being
names something that can be perceived by
one or more of the senses (two words)
require an object to complete its meaning
(two words)
connects words, phrases and clauses
modifies a verb or an adjective
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