Tosspon’s Class

Agenda o Hunger Games Presentation o Literary Analysis – reading discussion o Film + Film analysis (if time) o Final Project Assignment Options Literary Analysis of Hunger Games due 9/15/2011

Literary Analysis: Reviewing the sample Answer questions on the handout about the “Lord of the Rings” literary analysis or a student literary analysis paper of your group’s choice. Your Lit Analysis handout due next week. – The Hunger Games

Student Learning Outcomes – The purpose of this assignment is to allow you to demonstrate mastery of the following course level outcomes: – Analyze cultural aspects of various types of literature including prose, poetry, music, film, and drama. – Identify analogies, metaphors, and symbols within written and visual texts. – Write coherent analyses of literature in academic essays. – Analyze issues raised in literature for both discussion and academic essays.

Final Project: Part 1 Options Project 1: Lit Analysis 1,000 words MLA format address two of the essay questions. Support your analysis with direct quotations from the reading 1,000 words MLA format address two of the essay questions. Support your analysis with direct quotations from the reading Project 2: Dramatic Scene + Analysis 1,000 words MLA format Based on reading – Rewrite opening, closing, or scene – True to character Analysis – Themes – Culture – Metaphors, symbols 1,000 words MLA format Based on reading – Rewrite opening, closing, or scene – True to character Analysis – Themes – Culture – Metaphors, symbols Project 3: Poem/Song + Analysis 750 words MLA format Inspired by reading – themes, characters, and spirit Analysis – Devices – Themes – Culture – Metaphors, symbols 750 words MLA format Inspired by reading – themes, characters, and spirit Analysis – Devices – Themes – Culture – Metaphors, symbols

Present your project – I prefer power point, but you can use poster. – MUST have a visual component 15 minute maximum Schedule presentations: 09/22 or 09/29 Papers due when you present or 9/29 (latest)