ENG4C Assignment – “A Sound of Thunder”

ENG4C Assignment – “A Sound of Thunder”

Choose one of the following two options.

OPTION # 1: For the creative writer

Ending re-write: You will invent a one-page ending for the story, beginning at the line, “Somehow, the sign had changed” (7). Follow the criteria given:

SUCCESS CRITERIA: Check these off before printing your good copy.

• Use proper short story formatting:
o submission information in top-left corner
o typed, with 12 point / regular font
o double spaced
o indented paragraphs

• Begin your ending by re-writing the TYME SEFARI INC sign, exactly as written in the story

• Include all the characters we have met so far: Eckels, Travis, Lesperance, Billings, Kramer, man behind the desk

• Do NOT copy any part of the real ending; it is not recommended to even preview Bradbury’s full story

• At least three (3) things must be different in the future

• Include both narration and dialogue

• Use figurative language, including at least one of each of the following:
o simile, personification and metaphor
o These sentences must be highlighted and labelled.

• Minimum of one (1) page, approximately 250 words

• Do not write more than 2 pages (500 words)

Order of submission: 1) Good copy of short story 2) Any rough work
3) This sheet, with criteria checked off

First/Last Name: ______________________________

OPTION # 2: For the visually creative communicator

Visual representation of devices:

You will invent 3 posters (8 ½ x 11) depicting literal representations of three different literary devices from the story: metaphor, simile, personification, or hyperbole. Follow the criteria given:

SUCCESS CRITERIA:

• Each page must be a regular page size (8 ½ X 11)

• On each page, include the type of device, the full quotation (in quotation marks), and the page number (in brackets)

Ex: Simile: “He jumped like a cat” (2).

Quotations must be full sentences—do note quote a partial phrase

All work must be of your own thought and design. You may use the computer to create images; however, you must significantly alter/modify the images to avoid plagiarism

Do not include pencil on good copy

Pay close attention to detail and artistic sensibility, as those will affect the message you are trying to communicate

Do not use a literary device more than once

What to hand in:
1) Good copy of 3 posters
2) Any rough work
3) This sheet, with criteria checked off and name filled out at the top

 

 

ENG4C Rubric: Ending re-write Student: _______________________________

Categories/Criteria R
(-50%)
-does not meet equire- ements Level 1
(50-59%)
– done in simple terms
-little understanding Level 2
(60-69%)
-somewhat done
-some understanding
-inconsistent Level 3
(70-79%)
-adequate
-meets guidelines
-completed correctly Level 4
(80-100%)
-insightful
-professional
-done skillfully
KNOWLEDGE / UNDERSTANDING
Knowledge of format:
– proper title, double-spaced, indented paragraphs/paragraphs for new speakers Significant format changes required Some correct format (more than one error)
Minor error
No errors
Proper identification of devices (metaphor, simile, personification) Devices missing or mislabelled Devices present, but not labelled Some accurate labels Accurate labeling More than 3 devices
THINKING / INQUIRY
– Content ideas clearly presented: 3 things are different, continuity of character, clearly defined ending Requires further clarity or explanation Focuses on facts over analysis or answers are mostly complete Clear and adequate Insightful / thorough
– Presentation of mood and figurative language throughout story Mood and figurative language require more attention Some presentation of mood and creative writing Adequate and present Engaging and creative
COMMUNICATION
Grammar, spelling and punctuation are correct; appropriate vocabulary Grammar not at class level Errors affect understanding A number of errors minor errors Very few or no errors
Dialogue is properly formatted (commas, quotations, taglines) No dialogue Various errors Some correct dialogue minor errors Very few or no errors

What you did well: ______________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
What to do next time: ______________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

 

 

ENG4C Rubric: Visual Representation Student: _______________________________

Categories/Criteria R
(-50%)
-does not meet equire- ements Level 1
(50-59%)
– done in simple terms
-little understanding Level 2
(60-69%)
-somewhat done
-some understanding
-inconsistent Level 3
(70-79%)
-adequate
-meets guidelines
-completed correctly Level 4
(80-100%)
-insightful
-professional
-done skillfully
KNOWLEDGE / UNDERSTANDING
Proper identification of devices (metaphor, simile, personification) Devices missing or mislabelled Devices present, but not labelled Some accurate labels Accurate labeling 3 different types of devices
THINKING / INQUIRY
– Content ideas clearly presented: 3 literal representations of devices Does not meet standards Requires further connection to literal interpretation Some literal interpretation Literal interpretation Creative / unique literal presentation
– clear use and interpretation of Success Criteria Criteria not used Various errors Some errors Minor error No errors
COMMUNICATION
Spelling and punctuation are correct; proper quotes (incl. pages) Grammar not at class level Errors affect understanding A number of errors minor errors Very few or no errors
Artistic choices: details, colour, consistency No dialogue Requires further attention Some clear effort Adequate / effective Artistic / professional

What you did well: ______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
What to do next time: ______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
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