//www.mkhs.org/apps/classes/987676/assignments/ Class Name: American Literature-Period 4 Instructor(s): Edward Yankowsky en-us SchoolSitePro //www.mkhs.org/homeworkItem7803157 //www.mkhs.org/apps/classes/987676/assignments/ Thu, 27 May 2021 07:06:17 PDT //www.mkhs.org/homeworkItem7725876 //www.mkhs.org/apps/classes/987676/assignments/

Your task now is to type a short story in which you introduce and develop a protagonist (it could be you, or a character you create), and set up a problem or conflict the protagonist must face. The problem or conflict can be realistic or fantastical; it's entirely up to you. However, you must bring your character's story to a resolution or epiphany (an "A-ha!" moment) that demonstrates a truth about what it means to be human. 

Story requirements:

-Your story must follow the story-telling arc pattern. 

-All parts of the storytelling arc (exposition, conflict introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution) must be underlined and labeled in parentheses. For example, at the beginning of the exposition, you would include the following label: (exposition).


-You must bring your character's story to a resolution or epiphany (an "A-ha!" moment) that demonstrates a truth about what it means to be human. 

-Your story must be at least 1,250 typed words


-Include a balanced combination of dialogue and narration to develop your protagonist and story.

-Use first- or third-person narration.


-Your story must be typed in MLA format, but a Works Cited page is not required.
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Topic: Reflection


1. Type a one-page reflection about your story. Consider the following questions to help guide your thinking, though you may answer other questions related to your reflection instead: 


-What was the most significant challenge you faced during the writing process, and why? Did you overcome that challenge? If so, how so? If not, why not? 
-If you had more time, in what ways would you further improve your story, and why? 
-What are your strengths or weaknesses as a storyteller and a writer, and how did these strengths or weaknesses help or hinder you throughout this assignment? 
-What was your favorite or least favorite part of this assignment? Why? 
-Why did you choose to write the story that you wrote? What about it appealed to you? 
-Would others be interested in reading your story? Why or why not? 


2. Your reflection must be typed in MLA format and is due by the end of today's class session.
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2. To help you chart the course of your story's narrative, complete all parts of the Storytelling Arc handout.


3. Upload both handouts to this assignment post by the deadline.
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1. The Colonel was so intrigued by his two secret words that he wanted to have them tattooed on his body so he would never forget them. You must first decide what the Colonel's two words were, and then design and draw a tattoo that would appropriately represent the words and look good on the Colonel. The tattoo must be colored. Next, in a half-page, explain the symbolism of the tattoo and the two words' significance to the Colonel. 

2. Write the story’s epilogue. What becomes of Belisa and the Colonel? If you choose this option, your work must be at least one page. 

3. Regardless of which option you choose, your work must be typed in MLA format. A Works Cited page does not need to be included with this assignment.
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2. In half a page (minimum), explain how your anecdote compares to that of the narrator in "The Leap."


3. Your work must be typed in MLA format and at least 1.5 pages long. A Works Cited page does not need to be included.
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2. One member of the group should serve as a notetaker. The notetaker is responsible for creating a Google Doc, typing the names of all participating group members on the Google Doc, and then paraphrasing each group member's response to each of the three questions. The notetaker must label each group member's responses so that I can see who is saying what. 


3. After the discussion ends, the notetaker must upload the Google Doc to this assignment post as proof of their group's participation.
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1. As you read your chosen story, complete the First-Read Guide on page 862. Complete all parts of this section.

2. After you finish, reread portions of the story that will help you complete the Close-Read Guide on page 863. Complete all parts of this section.

3. Finally, complete ONLY the Prepare to Share section on page 864. The other two questions will be answered during our next class session.

4. Take photos of your completed work and upload them to this assignment post.

5. The grade you receive for this assignment will depend on the quality and depth of your work. Demonstrate your ability to read closely and between the lines for this assignment.
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2. Regardless of which option you choose, your work must be typed in MLA format and at least one page, if not more. A Works Cited page does not need to be included with this assignment.
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2. One member of the group should serve as a notetaker. The notetaker is responsible for creating a Google Doc, typing the names of all participating group members on the Google Doc, and then paraphrasing each group member's response to questions 1, 4, and 7. The notetaker must label each group member's responses so that I can see who is saying what. 


3. After the discussion ends, the notetaker must upload the Google Doc to this assignment post as proof of their group's participation.
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-Yunior wants his father’s love and validation, but his father is extremely abusive. Is Yunior simply a victim responding to his circumstances, or is his father in some way deserving of his love? Explain your answer.
-Do you think that Yunior’s father loves him? Why or why not?
-Examine the scene in which Yunior’s father takes him on a drive to acclimate him to the car, and ultimately introduces Yunior to his mistress. Is this a strange act of intimacy, or is it sadistic and cruel? Explain your answer.



2. Next, familiarize yourself with the Five Love Languages theory (you can learn more by reading the linked article):

-What Is It? The five love languages are five different ways of expressing and receiving love: words of affirmation, quality time, receiving gifts, acts of service, and physical touch. Not everyone communicates love in the same way, and likewise, people have different ways they prefer to receive love. The concept of love languages was developed by Gary Chapman, Ph.D., in his book The 5 Love Languages, where he describes these five unique styles of communicating love, categories he distilled from his experience in marriage counseling and linguistics. 

-Words of Affirmation: People with words of affirmation as a love language value verbal acknowledgments and verbal forms of affection, including frequent "I love you's," compliments, words of appreciation, verbal encouragement, and often frequent digital communication like texting and social media engagement.

-Quality Time: People whose love language is quality time feel the most adored when someone close to them (family member, friend, or significant other) actively wants to spend time with them and is often willing to hang out. They particularly love when active listening, eye contact, and full presence are prioritized hallmarks in the relationship. 

-Acts of Service: If your love language is acts of service, you value when people go out of their way to make your life easier, for example, bringing you soup when you're sick, making your coffee for you in the morning, or picking up your dry cleaning for you when you've had a busy day at work.

-Giving Gifts: Gift-giving is a pretty straightforward love language: You feel loved when people give you "visual symbols of love," as Chapman calls it. It's not about the monetary value but the symbolic thought behind the item. People with this style recognize and value the gift-giving process: the careful reflection, the deliberate choosing of the object to represent the relationship, and the emotional benefits from receiving the present. 

-Physical Touch: People with physical touch as their love language feel loved when they receive physical signs of affection, ranging from a friendly pat on the back to more intimate expressions such as kissing, holding hands, or cuddling on the couch. Physical intimacy and touch can be incredibly affirming and serve as a powerful emotional connector for people with this love language. The roots go back to our childhood. Sunny Motamedi, Psy.D., notes some people only felt deep affection and love by their parents when they were held, kissed, or touched. 



3. In a half-page, answer the following questions: 
-Think about two people who are close to you (family member, friend, significant other, etc.) and identify their primary love language. How do these people demonstrate their love for you? 
-Do you feel these acts of love are compatible with your own love language? Why or why not? 
-How does the Five Love Languages theory impact your understanding of the concept of love? 



4. In a half-page, answer the following story questions:
-What do you think is Yunior's love language, and why? 
-What do you think is Yunior's father's love language, and why? 
-Compare or contrast Yunior's relationship with his father to your relationship with one of the people you wrote about in this assignment. What are the similarities or differences in how love is expressed in these two relationships? 



5. Altogether, your work must be at last one-and-a-half pages and typed in MLA format. A Works Cited page is not required. The quality and depth of your responses will determine the score your work receives.
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2. If you have questions, ask Mr. Yankowsky. If you need help, guidance, or feedback, ask Mr. Yankowsky. 



3. Upload your project before the deadline.

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2. The new book cover you design can either be drawn by hand or created using digital tools. Your artwork must be colored. Don't forget to include on your Google Doc the line from Of Mice and Men that inspired your artwork, and to explain all your design choices.

3. For this assignment, the quality and depth of your responses will determine the score your submitted work earns.
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1. “I could get you strung up on a tree so easy it ain’t even funny.” Who says this line? Discuss the power structure of the ranch. Which characters have power? Which don’t? Where does Crooks rate in terms of power on the ranch?


2. Why do you think George is unhappy when he returns to the ranch? Is he right to be upset? Explain your answer.

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