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Literary Analysis Resources and Assignments

Literary Analysis #1

Determining the Central Idea

instructions: Read each text. Then, for each text, complete a central idea chart on your own sheet of notebook paper. (This means you will end up with three different charts on three sheets of notebook paper.)

Literary Analysis #2:

The Three Parts of Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe

Directions: (see "assignment and rubric" handout) Collaborate with your group to create a PowerPoint presentation to answer essential questions #1-5 based on the part of the novel that has been assigned to your group. Be sure to assign and agree on group member roles to help ensure that your group works efficiently toward completion of this assignment.

Literary Analysis #3:

Determining and Analyzing a Common Theme

Assignment Date: Monday, 9/8/2014

If you do not complete this assignment during class, it will be due on Tuesday, 9/9/2014. Please work dilligently and independently during class time.

 

Directions:

                 

  1. Based on this video, take C-notes on the topic of "Theme." Keep these notes in the c-notes section of your binder. (If you do NOT have headphones to use during class, please view the video in silence during class by silencing the volume on your computer.) Video: Notes on Theme 
    HOWEVER, if you are using a computer or device that does not have Adobe flash to play this video, then view the     PowerPoint slides here to scroll through these notes manually: Note Slides: Theme.

  2. After taking notes on theme, open and briefly review the satire "How to Write about Africa" by Binyavanga Wainaina. (Remember that this text is a satire!)

  3. Then, reread chapter 25 of Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe. (It is brief.)

  4. Finally, follow this link to answer questions about theme in relation to these texts: Literary Analysis #3: Theme

  5. If you finish and have time left at the end of class, you can work on your vocabulary homework or study your vocabulary words (LEVEL E) by going to the following website and clicking on the links for LEVEL E: Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary Workshop

Literary Analysis #4:

Determining and Analyzing Theme in Things Fall Apart

Assignment Date: Thursday, 9/11/2014

If you do not complete this assignment during class, it will be due on Friday, 9/12//2014. Please work dilligently and independently during class time.

 

Directions:

                 

  1. You can review this video and/or your c-notes on the topic of "Theme" to refresh your memory about theme and to help you answer the following analysis questions. (If you do NOT have headphones to use during class, please view the video in silence during class by silencing the volume on your computer.) Video: Notes on Theme 
    HOWEVER, if you are using a computer or device that does not have Adobe flash to play this video, then view the     PowerPoint slides here to scroll through these notes manually: Note Slides: Theme.

  2. Log in to Skyward, and complete today's assignment: "Lit. Analysis #4: TFA Theme." Please make sure to read instructions and questions carefully, and write using complete sentences. If you do not complete this assignment during class today, it is due by or before the beginning of class time tomorrow.

  3. If you finish and have time left at the end of class, you can work on your vocabulary homework or study your vocabulary words (LEVEL E) by going to the following website and clicking on the links for LEVEL E: Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary Workshop

Literary Analysis #5:

Analyzing Characterization in Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe

Assignment Date: Friday, 9/12/2014

Due Today!

 

Directions:

                 

  1. Review these c-notes about characterization.

  2. Next, complete a diamond chart on your own paper based on these questions and this format.

Literary Analysis #6:

Analyzing and Connecting Theme, Character, Plot, and Setting in Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe

Assignment Date: Friday, 9/12/2014

Due Date: Monday, 9/15/2014

If you create a video or some type of electronic presentation, you must have an attachment of it or a link to it emailed to Mrs. Schmidt before the beginning of class time on Monday, 9/15 so that it will be ready to go at the beginning of class.

 

Directions:

                 

  1. See instructions and scoring rubric here:http://goo.gl/inpyDW
    Read this information carefully before completing this assignment to make sure you understand the requirements. Email Mrs. Schmidt @ waschmidt@ortn.edu or tweet Mrs. Schmidt @WhitneyASchmidt if you have questions.

  2. Reviewing your c-notes about theme and characterization may be helpful to you as you work to complete this project.

Literary Analysis #7: Figurative Language

LIt Analysis 7 Soph Honors

ASSIGNMENT DATE: Thursday, September 25, 2014

If you do not complete this assignment during class, it will be due on Friday, September 26 at the beginning of class. Please work dilligently and independently to complete your work on time.

 

DIRECTIONS: 

  1. Based on this video, take C-notes on the topic of "figurative language." Keep these notes in the c-notes section of your binder. (If you do NOT have headphones to use during class, please view the video in silence during class  by silencing the volume on your computer.) Video: Notes on Figurative Language.
    HOWEVER, you can also view the PowerPoint slides to scroll through these presentation notes manually. Note Slides: Figurative Language.

  1. After taking notes on figurative language, complete the handout entitled, "Figurative Language Identification." 

  2. Then, complete the handout entitled, "Analyzing Literature: Figurative Language." Use Oedipus Rex to find textual examples. If you do not have your textbook with you today, you can click on Class Texts and Resources to log in and find information that you need for this assignment. I suggest looking at the Prologue and Parados or Scene I.

  3. If you finish steps 1-3 and have time left at the end of class, you can work on your vocabulary homework or study your vocabulary words (LEVEL C) by going to the following website and clicking on the links for LEVEL C: Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary Workshop.

Literary Analysis #8: Satire, Parody, Paradox, Parable, Allegory

ASSIGNMENT DATE: Friday, September 26, 2014

If you do not complete this assignment during class, it will be due on Monday, September 29 at the beginning of class. Please work dilligently and independently to complete your work on time.

 

DIRECTIONS: 

  1. Review your c-notes on satire, allegory, paradox, parable, and parody, or view the video below "Allegory, Paradox, Parable, and Parody." (If you do NOT have headphones to use during class, please view the video in silence during class  by silencing the volume on your computer.) 
    HOWEVER, you can also view the PowerPoint slides to scroll through these presentation notes manually. Note Slides.

2. Next, complete the answers on this worksheet on your own sheet of notebook paper: Literary Analysis: Breaking Down the Text

 

3. Don't forget to turn in Literary Analysis #7. If you do not have this figurative language assignment finished today to turn in, please email your work to Mrs. Schmidt or turn in for late credit on Monday.
 

4. Please organize your binder so that your c-notes from today and yesterday are filed in the c-notes section of your binder.

Literary Analysis #9

Oedipus Rex: Quiz 1

 

Click here to take a reading quiz on the Prologue and the Parados.

 

 

 

 

Literary Analysis #10

 

  1. Assignment and Deadlines

  2. Literary Research Source Finding Documentation

  3. Submission Form: Literary Research Source Finding Documentation

  4. ***Electronic Notecard Submission Form****(Optional)

  5. Sample Outline Format (Create a new Google Doc to type your outline.)

  6. Submission Form: Outline

  7. Thesis instructions and examples (coming soon)

  8. MLA In-Text Citation Rules (Review these and use throughout your essay.)

  9. MLA Works Cited Citation Rules (Review these and use on your Works Cited page.)

  10. 1st Draft Instructions (Due Tuesday, March 31)

  11. 1st Draft Submission Form

  12. Full Texts of The Tempest, Oedipus Rex, and Things Fall Apart are available on our Texts and Resources page.

  13. PEER REVIEW FORM

  14. Submission Form: Peer Review

  15. 2nd Draft Instructions (Due: Thursday, April 2)

  16. Submission Form: 2nd Draft

 

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