Cinderella - Critical Theory
Analyzing different versions of the Cinderella story through the perspectives of various critical theories
Brief Myths
Name of the myth
Plot of the myth
Most important thematic and symbolic elements
How does it demonstrate the similarity between gods & humanity
How does it connect to modern times
Where has it been alluded to
The Book of the Dead/Egyptian Secrets of the Afterlife Viewing Reflection
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QFcp8_HYQVXdSq3xrKH37z9lUBrXwVffTNeTYzwVaHU/edit?usp=sharing
Based on our viewing of The Book of the Dead - National Geographic Film and Egyptian Secrets of the Afterlife - National Geographic Film, please write a reflection to Answer the Aim (How does Ancient Egypt’s perception of the dead illustrate their philosophies of life?) + add your own personal reflection on death and dying.
Bible Discoveries
Which book & chapter? Summarize the story. Main characters.
What is the context of the story? (Is it a parable? Is there a moral?)
What is the main idea? Theme(s)? Big takeaways?
Does it still hold value in contemporary culture? How and why (whether if not or if so)?
Grendel Analysis Activity
At the end of chapter 3, Grendel describes himself as a "ridiculous hairy creature torn apart by poetry." How and why is Grendel "torn apart by poetry?
"I gnashed my teeth and clutched the sides of my head as if to heal the split, but I couldn't." Identify "the split" to which Grendel refers.
Grendel Conclusion
Write the introductory paragraph for the argument paper for whether or not Grendel should be taught in our contemporary culture
The learning intention is to use a current critical perspective of defining literary value
Interview with the Vampire Movie Short Essay
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bji2Vc9EpQ8aCvx6qnnSlauwqYZ5YLu9kssHQ8eRu9c/edit
Review Power Standard 2. YOU will decide which Learning Targets you want to focus your skills for this task. I suggest you consider this at first, write your piece, then look again. Remember, this is a SHORT (two paragraph) essay, so don't overwhelm yourself by trying to choose too many LTs.
Context: Address two differences from the movie and the novel and evaluate the impact those changes have on the audience.