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Directions: Answer the questions below. Use full sentences when applicable.

1.	Give two examples of each of the following elements of fiction and nonfiction from the texts you’ve read in Units 1, 2, and 3. Characters: Plot: Conflict: Setting: Point of View: Theme: Style: Tone: Perspective: Bias: Purpose:
2.	Argue a case for either the usage of hyperbole or understatement. Which do you think is more effective? More humorous? Explain your opinions, citing examples from the texts.
3.	Cite examples from the texts you’ve read in Units 1, 2, and 3 to briefly explain the answers to the Big Questions. A. Unit 1: Can truth change? B. Unit 2: Is conflict necessary? C. Unit 3: Is knowledge the same as understanding?
4.	Discuss the role of love in three of the texts you read in Units 1, 2, or 3.
5.	Explain the author’s use of symbolism in three of the texts from Units 1, 2, or 3.

Assignment

For this assignment, you will write an editorial about an issue that confronts your school or community. Refer to page 582 in your textbook for further instructions. Be sure to utilize the writing resources in your textbook on pages 583-589. Your paper should be 1-2 pages in length. Please save as a Word(.doc) document and submit as an attachment below.

Grading Rubric

CATEGORY

1-0

Intro/Focus on Topic (Content)

There is one clear, well-focused topic on an issue that affects author’s community and strong thesis statement in intro. Main ideas stand out and are supported by detailed information..

There is a clear topic on an issue that affects author’s community and thesis statement in intro. Main idea is clear but the supporting information is general.

There is a vague topic and/or thesis statement on an issue that affects author’s community in intro. Main idea is somewhat clear but there is a need for more supporting information.

There is no clear topic or thesis statement in intro. The main idea is not clear and does not address an issue that affects author’s community. There is a seemingly random collection of information.

Sources (Content)

Content clearly addresses question(s) posed in task chosen. Any outside sources are cited correctly using APA format, Grammarly report and academic integrity statement are submitted.

Content addresses question(s) posed in task chosen. Outside sources are cited but not in correct format, Grammarly report and academic integrity statement are submitted.

Content somewhat addresses question(s) posed in task chosen. Sources are not cited, but Grammarly report and academic integrity statement are submitted.

Content does not clearly address question(s) posed in task chosen. Sources are not cited, Grammarly report or academic integrity statement are not submitted.

Conclusion (Organization)

The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader with a feeling that they understand what the writer is "getting at" and leaves a clear impression on the impact of the issue on the author’s community.

The conclusion is recognizable and ties up almost all the loose ends and leaves a clear impression on the impact of the issue on the author’s community.

The conclusion is recognizable, but does not tie up several loose ends and lacks clear impression on the impact of the issue on the author’s community.

There is no clear conclusion, the paper just ends.

Grammar & Spelling (Conventions)

Writer makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

Writer makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

Writer makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

Writer makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

Support for Topic (Content)

Relevant, telling, quality details give the reader important information that goes beyond the obvious or predictable.

Supporting details and information are relevant, but one key issue or portion of the topic/storyline is unsupported.

Supporting details and information are relevant, but several key issues or portions of the topic/storyline unsupported.

Supporting details and information are typically unclear or not related to the topic.

Assignment

You will choose to view either a political speech or a televised editorial. While you watch the speech, make notes about the speech's content, the speaker's delivery, and the non-verbal gestures he or she makes, on the Speech Analysis Worksheet. If you miss some of the categories on the first viewing, re-watch the speech and try to pay closer attention to more subtle details.You may choose to watch a speech on television or find one online to view. Below are some sites where you can find a variety of political speeches.

American Rhetoric: Top 100 Speeches
The History Channel - Political Speeches
YouTube - Political Speeches

Upon completing the Speech Analysis Worksheet , which can be downloaded below, you will write a one page analysis of the speech. Was the speaker effective overall? Was the speech convincing? Using information from the completed worksheet, write a detailed and insightful account on the effectiveness of the speech.

Please save your speech analysis as a Word (.doc) document. You can submit your assignment by clicking on the "Assignments" link in the left navigation bar and clicking on "Assignment 1".

Grading Rubric

CATEGORY	4	3	2	1-0
Focus on Topic (Content)	There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main ideas stand out and are supported by detailed information. The essay incorporates the information that was outlined in the worksheet.	Main idea is clear but the supporting information is general. The essay uses the majority of the information outlined on the worksheet.	Main idea is somewhat clear but there is a need for more supporting information. Very little of the information from the worksheet in incorporated into the essay.	The main idea is not clear. There is a seemingly random collection of information. None of the information from the worksheet is evident in the essay.
Sources (Content)	All sources are cited correctly using APA format, Grammarly report and academic integrity statement are submitted.	All sources are cited but not in correct format, Grammarly report and academic integrity statement are submitted.	Sources are not cited, but Grammarly report and academic integrity statement are submitted.	Sources are not cited, Grammarly report or academic integrity statement are not submitted.
Conclusion (Organization)	The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader with a feeling that they understand what the writer is "getting at."	The conclusion is recognizable and ties up almost all the loose ends.	The conclusion is recognizable, but does not tie up several loose ends.	There is no clear conclusion, the paper just ends.
Grammar & Spelling (Conventions)	Writer makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.	Writer makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.	Writer makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.	Writer makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Support for Topic (Content)	Relevant, telling, quality details give the reader important information that goes beyond the obvious or predictable.	Supporting details and information are relevant, but one key issue or portion of the storyline is unsupported.	Supporting details and information are relevant, but several key issues or portions of the storyline are unsupported.	Supporting details and information are typically unclear or not related to the topic.