HTerm+Three

3rd Quarter Assignments

Focus: Expository


 * ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTIONS **

__ Rhetorical Analysis #1 __ : Write an essay analyzing Orwell’s over-all argument in //Animal Farm//. Specifically, analyze how Orwell’s characters utilize faulty logic and rhetorical trickery to manipulate the other characters within the novel. Connect the faulty logic and propaganda used by said character or characters enhances one or more of the themes of the work.

__ Rhetorical Analysis #2: __

__ Career Research Project: __ You will be conducting research to help you explore possibilities for your future career. With the help of the CVHS counseling department, you will explore different sites that will allow you to determine your possible career path based on your interests.


 * Expository free choice ** :

Magazine SpreadMagazine Spread pretend you are a celebrity and interview yourself, and then create a two-page magazine spread about your celebrity self, writing a 250 word article. Look at the assignment sheet, example, and rubric in the binder to know what to do for this paper. Use the celebrity magazine pre-write.

News Story: Write a news article based on one of the pictures in the binder, or create your own. Look at the assignment sheet, rubric and example in this binder to know what to do for this paper. Use the news story pre-write.

__ Informational Brochure: __ This can be a travel brochure, a company brochure etc… just any brochure giving information. You must have at least 4 flaps. One flap should contain a standard 3 paragraph essay: introduction with thesis, 2 body paragraph with topic sentences, and include a concluding line in your last paragraph. You decide what goes on the other flaps: pictures, captions, coupons, ads etc…. Use any of the generic pre-write or info essay pre-write to plan the essay portion of the brochure. Look at the rubric and example in this binder to complete this assignment.