ELA 3 (British Literature)
Rules and Expectations
Please see the following document for an understanding of what is expected in this class. It is paramount that you read and understand everything on the syllabus:
Brave New World
Macbeth
The Canterbury Tales
The Lady of Shalott
Le Morte d'Arthur (Excerpts)
3rd Marking Period Book Report
1. Book in Bag - Please read the attached document for instructions and rubric.
2. Paper Bag Book - Please see attached for instructions.
3. Write an essay (minimum 5 paragraphs) that compares/contrasts your book with another book you previously read, or with a film version of the book. Be sure to introduce each story ad their author/director, and identify the similarities and differences between the two. Be specific, do not use vague references. This must be typed and printed out.
2nd Marking Period Book Report
1. Please use the following website as a guide for your book report: Book Report Close Reading
The actual assignment is: Close read 6 passages from your book: two from the beginning, two from the middle, and two from the end. Then create a thesis statement that shows your understanding of the novel. See the sample statement listed on the website. You are NOT writing the essay. You are only completing the close reading and the thesis statement.
2. Redesign the book cover. Front: Title, author's name, picture (original art or combination of pictures from internet or magazines. You may NOT use any artwork from the movie version or copy the original cover. Additionally, you cannot just print or use one picture as your entire cover). Back: Synopsis of the book, author information, and one "praise" comment from another source (can be made up or something you find online).
1st Marking Period Book Report
1. Write an essay (minimum 5 paragraphs) that compares/contrasts your book with another book you previously read, or with a film version of the book. Be sure to introduce each story ad their author/director, and identify the similarities and differences between the two. Be specific, do not use vague references. This must be typed and printed out.
2. Create an original movie soundtrack for your book. Must include at least 10 songs with a 2-3 sentences description of how each song relates to the story. Must design to look like an iPod or CD case. You do not actually have to download the music, but it needs to be creatively designed (original CD cover and art), and detailed and insightful descriptions.
3. Deliver an oral book presentation for your book. You must present your book to the class and give us your book’s title, author, list main characters and describe them, give a detailed summary of what happens in the story, what was your favorite part of the book and why, and read a paragraph or two from the book (no more than one page). You must also include a one page summary of your book. Please see rubric below for this book report choice.