Honors+English+11

Important Documents

=**Research Essay Resources**=

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 * Helpful Guide for Literary Analysis**

Info re: transitions (from class today) []


 * Rubrics for Transcendental Essays:**

Here's the example that we discussed in class. (This piece deals with the first choice: trace the development of an idea/item over the course of the essay).

Characterization Chart ** events, symbols, motifs associated with this character. ** ||
 * ** Character ** ||  ** Description (Adjectives) **  ||  ** Textual Evidence **  ||  ** How character contributes to theme **  ||  ** Significant passages, **


 * Theme Rules:**

The Red Badge of Courage +
 * Lit Circle 2 Choices:**

The Open Boat The Law of Life The Outcasts of Poker Flat The Notorious Jumping Frog...

Lit Circle #1 Choices:

The Scarlet Letter Excerpt + The Masque of the Red Death The Fall of the House of Usher The Minister’s Black Veil

Helping you Study (an Example) http://quizlet.com/58359362/trans-test-flash-cards/original

Tonight's HW, 11/12

HW for Weekend of 10/31: Speech Rationale (See Rubric for additional information)
 * Due Monday**:

1. Creative response to nature walk. 2 typed paragraphs emulating Thoreau's style and discussing your own experience. 2. Transcendental Poster: On printer paper, using clip art, magazine clippings, photos, or your own drawing to represent Transcendental thought (one specific idea or the whole movement). Include text (quotes or key words) from unit texts. 3. Read "Civil Disobedience."
 * Due Wednesday:**