Choice AutoBiography Assignment Choose a book choose carefully
Choice (Auto)Biography Assignment • • • Choose a book – choose carefully! Read the book Complete several assignments Create a project Earn points! Think POP - Pride of Product
Unit Objectives • Evaluate content, organization, language use of text. • Explain how the specific language and expression used the by writer affects reader response. • Write an informative piece that used the writing process, established a clear purpose, maintains a consistent point of view, addresses the identified audience and provides adequate development. • Compose to persuade. • Demonstrate the advantages and limitations of speech and writing when communicating in various situations for specific audiences and purposes. • Analyze the use and effect of rhetorical devices (logical, ethical, emotional) and rhetorical strategies (introduction, sequences, illustrations, conclusions) in a text.
Assignments • Comparing the subject of their chosen biography with various characters studied in class. Bill Gates ? =? Grendel • Determining appropriate study guide questions for the book. What would Bill Gates say is theme of his life?
Book Cover Front Cover • Illustration - symbolically represent the subject of the book and his/her life. (No portrait photographs) • Title of the Book • Author
Book Cover Inside Front Cover Essay of at least three paragraphs that persuades a person to read the book by effectively using: • rhetorical devices and strategies • clear and well-chosen reasons that engage the reader’s interest • awareness of audience and purpose Different from a book report, which would contain a “spoiler” explaining the mystery.
Book Cover Inside Back Cover Timeline Format: Visual representation of the important events in the subjects life.
Book Cover Back Cover Must contain considered and relevant comments on the content of the text indicating thorough reading and insightful ideas. At least one longer review paragraph At least three short review statements Be creative – who would write reviews of the book you chose?
Due Date March 28– no exceptions! • All parts: – Comparisons – Discussion Questions/Answers – Book Cover • Properly formatted/Printed • Early if you know you will be absent • Email if you are out on the 21 st Class Discussion • Beginning on the 31 st • Be prepared Put th is phone in your , p calend lanner, ar PLAN , etc. . t work o ime to n this !!!
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