Academic English 3201 PUBLIC EXAM COURSE Course Description:
Outcomes:
English 3201 End of Year Schedule.docx
English 3201 Comparison Essay on A Matter of Honour
Write a comparison contrast essay of 1000 words on how the character develops theme, and how conflict helps develop the main character. Reference A Matter of Honour and The Theban Plays in your essay. Include a thesis and at least six direct references to the texts. Any source must be cited using an appropriate format. Use either the block or side by side format.
Film Study: Complete 6 of the following. Write at least 150-200 words for each research or descriptive answer requiring text. Complete 1, 2, and 3. Complete 2 descriptive writing or narrative passages, and 1 visual. Due Thursday May 3rd, 2012 Day 4
Entry #1 |
Answer all Parts Prepare a Guide to the major characters introduced in the first hour of the film. Include visuals where possible. Use a brochure format. Explain the
originating conflict, and an explanation of why Frodo must leave the shire.
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Research Based Hobbits Human Wizards Trees Elves |
Entry #2 |
Create a map for middle earth with details about the journey which Frodo is about to undergo. Use brochure format. Include indicators for the location of key places. (Mordor, The Shire, The Human Kingdoms, The Elven Kingdom. Include proper citations for any information you have researched to prepare. |
Research Based Places to consider: Mordor, The Shire, Human Kingdoms |
Entry # 3 |
Answer all parts of this question: Explain the
creation and purpose of the ring. Gandolf is reluctant to make contact with the ring. He explains that “You cannot offer me this ring. Don’t tempt me further. I dare not take it. Not even to keep it safe. I would use this ring for a desire to do good. But through me it would wield a power to great and terrible to imagine. “ 39 min Frodo seems not to be as susceptible to the ring’s power. Explain why. |
Content Based Question Characters to consider: Frodo Bilbo Sam Gangee Gandolf Humans |
Entry # 4 |
Describe the experience of the battle scene with the Nazgul (the wraiths). You may include visual to accompany your written description. |
Descriptive Writing Hobbits Strider The Nazgul |
Entry # 5 |
Describe the struggle of Frodo as he realizes that when he uses the ring to disappear he endangers everyone as he reveals their location. |
Narrative Writing Frodo Sam Gandolf |
Entry # 6 |
Describe the experience of the escape from the Nasgul to the Elven Kingdom. |
Descriptive/Narrative Writing Hobbits Strider The Nazgul Arwen |
Entry # 7 |
Describe the main points of the arguments in the council of Elrond experience as Frodo decided to take the ring to Mordor to be destroyed in the fires of Mount Doom. Explain the significance of the nature of the coalition that agrees to accompany Frodo on his journey.
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Descriptive Writing Arwen Strider The Nazgul Strider Aragon (son of Isildor) Elrond |
Entry # 8 |
The Sword is an important symbol in the quest genre. The King of the Elves mentions the Sword of the Kings can only be wielded by Aragorn (Strider) as he is the last of his line. This was the same sword which was broken when Sauron was defeated (opening scenes as the ring’s history was reviewed).
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 Descriptive Writing
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Entry # 9 |
Prepare a visual (with attention to choice of colour) which represents a majot scene of conflict in the film. |
Visual |
Entry # 10 |
Prepare a visual (with attention to at least two elements) which represents a theme of the novel. |
Visual |
English 3201- End of Year Schedule 18 classes remaining Final Exam date Wednesday June 13 Lord of the Rings Film Study to April 30 Evaluation: Monday Day 2 May 1 –all Presentations must be completed by this date Film Study Assignment Due Friday May 4 Day 5
Theban Plays May 3th Day 4 to May 10th Day 9 (approximately 5 classes) In class Reading & Study Evaluation: Unit Test on May 16 Day 13 Wednesday (after Grad) Objective Questions & Long Answer Question
A Matter of Honour – Independent Novel to be read by May 18 Day 1 In class study of 4 classes May 18 to May 25 Day 5 Evaluation: Content Quiz on May 18 Day 1 Recommend reading at least 20 pages per night immediately. Essay Assignment comparing this novel to one other major work studied this year must be submitted by May 25th. Assignment will be provided one week before the due date.
Final Exam June 13 Wednesday The remainder classes (7 classes) will be used to finish these units and review for the final. If the schedule is interrupted at any time, the classes available for exam preparation will be fewer. Please refer to the review available on CDLI to prepare for the exam.
English 3201: Replacement Assignment For Any Work Not Submitted. One must be submitted for each assignment missed. For example, if you have missed two major assignments, you must submit two essays.
Using at least three sources and references to the test, write a comparison essay of 1000-1200 words in length comparing the theme, conflict and character development in two major works studied throughout this year. You must cite at least three sources as well as direct references to the actual text and include a properly formatted works cited page. Catcher in the
Rye Theban Plays Macbeth Dracula Schindler’s List The Fellowship of the Ring A Matter of Honour
Assignment due dates:
Presentation on novel study: First class after Easter Break Schindler's List Film Study April 20th.
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Students should have finished reading the Independent novel. Their choice was Schindler's List or The Fellowship of the Ring.
Students were required to prepare a presentation on the novel. The completion date was scheduled for March 28, but due to a large number of field trips, the presentations will be made in class immediately following the Easter Break.
We will complete a film study on both of these movies, and all students are required to complete the assignment, regardless of which novel was read. We have completed Schindler's List. The project due date is April 20th, 2012. Once presentations are completed, we will watch The Fellowship of the Ring and complete a study of this.
Schindler's List Film Study Part 1 & 2.doc
English 3201 Presentation date: March 28, Day 12 originally ... rescheduled due to field trips to begim immediately following Easter Break.
Prepare a slideshow presentation on one of the topics below. The slideshow is to be presented in class with a 5-7 minutes range. Each slide should contain at least one visual and text of not more than 5 lines. You will be expected to use the slide only as a guide in your presentation (avoid reading the slides). You can include movie clips of no more than 30 seconds in length. Your slideshow will require research as well as references to any sources you use.
Lord of the Rings
- The theme of appearances versus reality
- The theme of isolation and interconnection
- The hero’s Journey; analysis of the stages of the transformation from ordinary to heroic
- The characters and conflicts of the novel
- A critical analysis of your choosing - please begin today but seek approval via email to marileewhalen@esdnl.ca
Schindler’s List
- Schindler’s Motivation: the transformation of his character from beginning to end
- The accuracy of the role of the SS in the atrocities of the war as depicted in the novel.
- The Holocaust: research how such a staggering genocide could happen unchecked.
- The Survivors: research what life was like for the survivors in the years following the war
- Themes in the novel and how literary elements relate the theme
- A Critical analysis of your choosing- please begin today but seek approval via email to marileewhalen@esdnl.ca
Education Debate Unit
Similarities Education debate.doc
There are two major Unit Projects for Macbeth including the wikispace assignment (below) & the Study Guide Questions Macbeth Questions Acts 1 to 5.doc which must be completed as each scene is read in class.
Unit Test Thursday January 19th 2012
Mid Term Exam January 23, 2012 AM
Assignment December 20, 2011 Period 1
Go the Link to "No Fear Shakespeare" website. Read through Act 1-3.
Email or print your answers and submit them for grading at the end of class. No further time will be provided as this is a timed exercise.
Macbeth Questions Acts 1 to 5.docMajor Themes in Macbetha.docMacbethtragic hero.docAnalysis of Major Characters.docLiterary Devices in macbeth.docmajor quotations.doc
Dracula PPt.pptDracula PPt.ppt
Debate Assessment.docxEnglish 3201Dracula0.docx
Catcher in the Rye Notes.docxCatcher in the Rye Themes.pptx
There are two parts for the assessment for the unit on Dracula. You must answer the questions posted on the wikispace (link below). The 2nd part will an 350-500 word essay assignment (below) where you must consult and cite at least three sources.
Accept the request sent to your email address to join the group to post comments
English 3201 Dracula
The major unit assignment for Dracula will be an expository essay with citations from at least two sources besides the novel Dracula..
Respond to one of the questions below, and reference at least two sources in addition to the novel Dracula (one of your sources must be a journal article). Recommended journal articles, texts, and websites are listed beneath the each option. Use the website
1. Examine how the Vampire has evolved from Bram Stoker's depiction to examples in modern literature. Cite reasons for these changes with references to the source material provided. Recommended Sources: "Root Canals: The Neutered Vampire and the Metamorphosos of Undead Metaphor" pp. 22-26 Journal of Dracula Studies Repulsive Pariah or Romantic Prince? Transforming Monstrosity in Bram Stoker's and Francis Ford Coppola's Dracula" pp. 27-33 Journal of Dracula Studies, Dracula Handbook, Website "Dracula's Homepage" http://www.ucs.mun.ca/~emiller/
and/or any novel of the Gothic fiction genre which features vampires (ex: novels by Ann Rice or Stephanie Meyer).
2. Examine the roots of the vampire myth and influences in Stoker's Dracula. Recommended Sources: "The Question of Mortality: Vampires, Count Dracula, and Vlad the Impaler" pp. 38-43 Journal of Dracula Studies , Website "Dracula's Homepage" http://www.ucs.mun.ca/~emiller/, Dracula Handbook,
3. Examine the differences between the versions of the vampire depicted in Stoker's novel and the versions in films of the 20th Century, including Francis Ford Coppala's 1992 film. Recommended Sources: Repulsive Pariah or Romantic Prince? Transforming Monstrosity in Bram Stoker's and Francis Ford Coppola's Dracula" pp. 27-33 Journal of Dracula Studies, movies with a vampire theme, Dracula Handbook, Website "Dracula's Homepage" http://www.ucs.mun.ca/~emiller/
Due date: Tuesday December 6, 2011
1.Poetry Unit Sept 8-Sept 30th
2. Indepth Novel Study Catcher in the Rye (Oct 2-29th) Day 9
Debate (Research & Preparation) Monday Oct 31
Debate Argumentative Essay (in computer lab) (Tuesday Nov 1)
Review Class-Wednesday Nov 2, Day 13
Catcher Unit Test -Friday Nov 4
Quiz Dracula Chapters 13-22 Monday Nov 7
3. Indepth Novel Study: Dracula (Oct 24-Nov 17) Day 9 (approx 9-12 classes)
Content Quiz Chapters 1-13 Oct 26 , Period 2
Content Quiz Chapters 13-22 Friday Nov 4, Period 2
Assignments due December 6, 2011
4. Macbeth (Nov 21- Jan 19) (approx. 20 classes)
Quiz on each of the five Acts
Unit test
Study Guide Questions
Unit Assignment
Christmas Break Dec 22-Jan 2)
Midterm Exams January 23-27
5. Speeches Mar 20- April 5
Easter Break April 6-13
6. Film Study of Schindler's List Fellowship of the Ring (approx 6 classes)
April 16 - Apr 30 (approx 6 -9 classes)
7. Greek Tragedy: Antigone May 1 to May 14 (approximately 3 weeks or 9 classes)
8. Independent Novel Study: A Matter of Honour May 14- May 30 (approximately 2 weeks or 6 classes)
9. Review of Stone Angel June 1-5
(approx 2 classes)
10. Exam Review
These are the units of study for this course. Each unit closes with a unit test which will be scheduled for the final day of study.
This may have to be adjusted to accommodate storm days or unexpected changes to the school schedule. The dates may also change to accommodate the in class assessment of Speeches, as that date depends on the Board competetion date which has not yet been set.
