English 30 Take-Home Midterm

ENGLISH 30 TAKE-HOME MIDTERM Due to Turnitin.com no later than 11:59 pm on Monday, October 17, 2016

Part One: Literary Terms & Definitions (5 points each = 25 points) Choose five of the terms below to explain. For each: quote and cite relevant portions of the critical text, paraphrase the definition in your own words, and explain the concept using an example from a fictional text on our syllabus to illustrate your understanding.

A. chronological, progressive, OR episodic plot (choose one) B. foreshadowing C. characterization D. round character E. flat character F. third person, limited omniscient, omniscient, first person, OR shifting point of view (choose one) G. symbolism H. fairy tale I. myth

Part Two: Short Response (15 points each = 30 points) Respond to both in about one page per question. In your answers, quote, use in-text citations, and explain or analyze relevant passages to demonstrate your familiarity and engagement with the text. J. Compare and contrast Rousseau’s and Newbery’s ideas of how best to educate children. K. Choose either Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs or Coraline and discuss why it is a good work of children’s literature, supporting your claim using the critical texts on our syllabus as well as specific examples from and literary analysis of the work you have chosen.

Part Three: Essay (45 points)

Write a formal essay of at least five paragraphs in which you contrast one of the following pairs:

L. Through the Looking Glass and Coraline M. “Bluebeard” and “The Bloody Chamber” OR N. “The Story of the Three Bears” and Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs

In your essay, you should make an interesting and arguable claim about how the changes made in the adaptation alter the theme or characterization of the “original” (or at least older) version.

In this essay, you will:  Have a clearly stated thesis that has a clear analytical point and gives the basic overview of your argument.  Use, parenthetically cite, and discuss the primary texts named in the prompt and any relevant works of criticism from the syllabus. Since you are only allowed to use these materials, no Works Cited page is required.  Not use the first person “I” or the second person “you.”

As you plan and write this portion, review the essay rubric. To earn a passing grade, a C, your essay must meet the minimum standards for a competent literary analysis essay. Essays that exceed the minimum requirements will earn higher grades. How is an essay structured? ¶ 1 Introduction: The first paragraph of your essay should be an introduction that ends with your thesis – a statement that addresses the prompt and lays out a plan for your essay. ¶s 2-4 Body Paragraphs: Each body paragraph should be focused on one specific aspect that you are contrasting. ¶ 5 Conclusion: The last paragraph should sum up your ideas and answer the SO WHAT question: Why is this relevant? What does this analysis reveal about what has changed between the time the original was produced and the time the adaptation was produced?

What goes in a thesis statement? A thesis consists of a topic, a claim, and supporting reasons. Here’s an example:

How can I make sure I’m using sources effectively? One thing you can do is make sure you use a quote sandwich each time you incorporate ideas that are not your own or add in examples from a primary text.