Accel 11 - Writing Assignment 1

In a well-written, organized 2-3 page essay with strong voice and few spelling and/or grammar errors, please address one of the following prompts.

Option 1: Discuss how Arthur Miller’s diction affects the tone and message of the play. Be specific and use examples.

Option 2: Discuss how the characterization of a major character affects how readers interpret the character. In other words, does what and how we learn about a character affect our opinions of him/her?

Option 3: Discuss how the allegorical nature of the play either increases or decreases the power of the play.

*All final drafts should be typed and double-spaced with a proper heading and title. Paragraphs should be indented and there should not be extra spaces between paragraphs.
*If you would like me to preview a first draft, then I will need a hard copy by Thurs. 9/18.
*Final draft due Friday, October 3, by 2 p.m., via hard copy.

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CP English 11 - Writing Assignment 3!!!

Prompt: Choose from one of the four following prompts. Then follow the outline to begin work on your paper.

Option 1: Discuss the role of women in the novel. How does the language reinforce or challenge stereotypes of women?

Option 2: Discuss the role of the disabled – physically, mentally, or both – in the novel. How does the language reinforce or challenge stereotypes of the disabled?

Accel English 11 - Writing Assignment 2!!!

The Requirements:
Basics: 2-3 pages, typed, double-spaced, complete sentences, underlining book titles, spelling, proper grammar, logical organization, written in third person..........20 points
Quotations: Uses three quotes properly (cited, introduced, explained)..........25 points
Content: Presents a thesis statement and thoroughly addresses, supports, and analyzes it..........35 points
Intro/Conclusion: Intro grabs the reader's attention, conclusion wraps it all up and leaves the reader thinking..........20 points

The Options: (Choose one)
1. How does Arthur Miller portray the idea of power in this play? Who has it and who doesn't? How does that affect the events of the play?
2. In The Crucible, Miller suggests that sacrifices may be necessary to restore the social order. Discuss the sacrifices made by two characters and whether they were necessary to restore social order?
3. Is maintaining a good name more important than the truth? Analyze the actions of one or two characters to support your discussion.

PLEASE BRING TWO COPIES OF YOUR FIRST DRAFT TO CLASS ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 22