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:
- submission information in top-left corner
- typed, with 12 point / regular font
- double spaced
- 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:
- simile, personification and metaphor
- 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:
- Good copy of 3 posters
- Any rough work
- 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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: ______________________________________________________
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What to do next time: ______________________________________________________
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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 |
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| 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: ______________________________________________________
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What to do next time: ______________________________________________________
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