ASSIGNMENTS |
| DAILY |
As you view the video complete the
work sheets |
| TESTS |
At the conclusion of the video
students will complete a test |
| ESSAY |
At the conclusion of the video
develop one of the following for a complete five paragraph essay on West Side Story. |
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procedure |
1. select topic from list |
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2. prewrite (everyone must prewrite) |
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3. organize ideas |
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4. develop thesis from prewriting - I will
help |
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5. write first draft |
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6. revise with help of editing sheet |
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7. write 2nd draft for peer editing |
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8. peer edit |
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9. write final draft |
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all items 2 through 8 need to be
turned in with final draft |
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TOPICS: topics are arranged in
order of difficulty. Select a topic from either the "A," "B," or
"C" category. The maximum grade you can receive for the essay is based on the
category. |
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"C" topics |
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1. Explain the role of three minor characters
in West Side Story. |
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2. Trace the variety of conflicts. What are
they? How are they resolved? |
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"B" topics |
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1. How does the staging (music, dance,
background, lighting, etc.) help or hinder the story? |
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2. Select and discuss one theme |
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"A" topics |
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1. Discuss West Side Story as a tragedy. (The
hero brings about his or her own downfall because of a character flaw.) |
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2. Discuss the role of uncontrollable forces
(society, family, actions and attitudes of others, etc.) in the musical. |
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REQUIREMENTS |
1. introductory paragraph with thesis |
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2. three full body paragraphs with topic
sentences, full support (minimum of 3 points with detail), concluding sentences |
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3. concluding paragraph |
