Humanities Mtg 8Tosspon’s Class

AgendaoHunger Games PresentationoLiterary Analysis – reading discussionoFilm + Film analysis (if time)oFinal 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

Final Project

• 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 1Options

Project 1: Lit Analysis

• 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

Project 3: Poem/Song + Analysis• 750 words• MLA format• Inspired by

reading– themes,

characters, and spirit

• Analysis– Devices– Themes– Culture– Metaphors, symbols

Final Project Part 2:Presentation

• 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)

Content: (50 points)

Student clearly and effectively analyzes cultural aspects, including a presentation of cultural perspective.

Student clearly and effectively identifies analogies, metaphors, and symbols within written and visual texts to support analysis.

The analysis is clearly and effectively presented with several connections made to the literature read. Quotations or supporting examples of culture, theme, or characterization are distinctly present.Student clearly and effectively analyzes the problem or issue; provides the best possible solutions or conclusions to the problem or issue; presents, assesses and/or analyzes rich and convincing supporting data/evidence.

Explores the content in great depth, indicating intense interest in the subject; always uses appropriate resources and MLA formatting.

The content is clearly written, with no spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors.

Explain how your visuals (as applicable) contribute to your analysis.

Presentation Skills: (50 points) Does the presenter use effective gestures, posture and eye contact? Is his/her voice clear; can we hear what the presenter is saying?