English Homework

Just some english homework. 

 

Please see attached pdf for all details.

Literary Response for The Glass Menagerie
(Recommended time: 40 minutes)

Instructions for writing the Literary Response:

(, Select ONE of the prompts.

(i, Using The Glass Menagerig write a literary response based on the prompt you have
selected.

(ii, Your response may deal with ONE or MORE characters.

(iv) Provide at least TWO clear examples from the text.

(v) Provide at least ONE clear example from your own experience and/or observation.

(vi) You may use the checklist on page 3 to review your response.

(vil Use the foolscap provided. The rubric for this task can be found on page 4.

Your literary response should be written double-spaced and be 2-3 paragraphs in length, 300-
400 words in total. A response with less than 200 words will receive “Insfficient” for
Communication and is unlikely to contain enough information to receive a passing mark.

Prompts:

Write yorn literary response to any ONE of the following prompts.

1. Hope gives people the courage to face challenges. Using examples from the text, and your
personal experiences and/or observations, show that this statement is true or untrue.

2. A person’s intemal conflict often leads to isolation and loneliness. Using examples from the
text, and your personal experiences andlor observations, show that this statement is true or
untrue.

3. Family relationships cause conflicts which affect a person’s feelings or behaviour. Using
examples from the text, and your personal experiences and/or observations, show that this
statement is true or untrue.

4. A person’s determination to achieve a goal often hurts those around himlher. Using examples
from the text, and your personal experiences and/or observations, show that this statemeni is
true or untrue.

Literary Response Checklist

Prompt:

Knowledge/Understanding

The writer:

! demonstrates a clear understanding of the selected text(s)

Thinking

The writer:

tr includes TWO specific and relevant examples from the selected text(s)
n provides a detailed explanation and refers back to the prompt for each of the examples
tr includes ONE specific and relevant example from personal experience

and/or observation

tr provides a detailed explanation and refers back to the prompt for the example
n makes connections and/or forms judgements between the text and personal experience

and/or observation

Communication

The writer:

tr maintains a clear focus on the prompt throughout the response
n uses appropriate diction (word choice) for the purpose of the task
n uses transitional or signpost words (e.g., “a second example,” “also,” “in addition,”

“therefore”) to link the ideas within the response

tr uses a variety of sentence structures (both in type and length)
n uses proper puncfuation
n uses correct spelling and grammar conventions
tr writes a response that meets the desired length of 300-400 words

Application

The writer:

n includes a topic sentence that clearly indicates which prompt has been selected
n indicates the title of the text(s) and the names of the character(s) to be discussed
tr addresses all of the elements of the prompt in a balanced way
n provides a response of TWO or more paragraphs