400 words essay on A Christmas Carol

Name:

Ms. Spano/Fasano

British Literature

A Christmas Carol: Mini Write

For this in class mini write- you have two options for a topic. Once you choose your topic, you will be given a few days to review and outline what you plan to say. You will be given one to two class periods to work on the write. You MUST include all the aspects of the prompt and make sure you have a clean copy to hand in and send to turnitin.com on the due date. Rubric is LISTED BELOW and should be included with the final copy. Note- the writing center will not give you extra points on this assignment

Option 1: It is said that A Christmas Carol is an allegory on many levels. Based on the class notes and discussions- select TWO aspects (characters, etc) that represent a deeper meaning (symbolism) in the novel. You MUST make sure you include what an allegory IS, also make sure you have TWO clear examples and text prove.

Option 2: Ignorance and Want were mentioned during Stave Three: The third visitor in the novel. The Ghost of Christmas Present mentions how both aren’t good, but Ignorance has “Doom” written in his “brow”. Explain TWO ways ignorance is shown in this novel and why it is presented to be bad. You need to make sure you have TWO clear examples and text to prove.

For this you will need:

AT LEAST TWO paragraphs (one per detail because both questions are asking for TWO reasons)

AT LEAST FOUR in-text citations from the novel (as both options are asking for TWO details and evidence)

MLA Format

Hardcopy in class on due date AND Copy uploaded to turnitin.com

Name: _____________________

A Christmas Carol Mini Write Rubric:

MLA Formatting/ Spelling Grammar: (10 points)

Content : (20 points) Prompt is fully explained and has at least two details to prove the full answer to the writing assignment. Details clearly represent the main goal and it is thoughtful in response.

Proof/Evidence: (20 points) At least 4 in-text citations are included. The text is blended and cited correctly, the text represents clear proof in answering the writing prompt. There are no dropped quotes, and the text that is included is obvious in how it connects to the write.

Total: 50 points