Due Friday, November 30th - Persuasion & Pride Dialogue

Overview:  It appears that many of you have a preference for one novel over the other.  I would like you to see the merits and deficiencies of BOTH by engaging in a creative writing experience.

Directions:  Please finish reading Persuasion by Jane Austen.  For a blog response, please post a dialogue between one character from Pride and Prejudice and one from Persuasion.  The character from each book is trying to prove why his/her book is the superior work of Austen.  Use direct examples from each book as evidence.  As with the letter, please post a copy to Turnitin.com.  We will share the brilliance in class.

This will count as a major grade!!!!

Also, when you return from the break....there will be....zombies!

"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains."

Check out the book:

https://www.amazon.com/Pride-Prejudice-Zombies-Jane-Austen/dp/1594743355

Persuasion & Pride Dialogue Criteria & Rubric

A range has the following qualities:

• Well-written dialogue between a character from Pride and one from Persuasion
• Voice of each character is clear and satirical
• Script has a logical beginning, middle, and end with smooth transitions
• References to specific characters using specific examples of their dialogue and characterization
• References to specific storylines from the novels are cleverly incorporated into the dialogue
• References to themes from the novels are incorporated into the dialogue
• Allusions are incorporated to comedic effect
• Mr. Darcy says, “You must allow me to tell you how much I admire and love you!”

B range has the following qualities:

• Written dialogue between a character from Pride and one from Persuasion
• Voices of each character is clear
• Dialogue has a logical beginning, middle, and end
• References to characters using some examples of their dialogue and characterization
• References to general storylines from the novels
• References to themes from the novels
• Some allusions are incorporated
• Charlotte Lucas says, “I am quite content, Lizzy.”

C range has the following qualities:

• Dialogue is complete
• Dialogue does not have a logical progression
• General references to characters
• General references to general storylines from the novels
• General references to themes from the novels
• Perhaps too heavy on content from one book and not the other
• Mrs. Bennet says, “You have no respect for my poor nerves!”

D and F range has the following qualities:

• Dialogue is incomplete
• Dialogue consists of a series of moments
• Few references to characters
• Few references to general storylines from the novels
• Few references to themes from the novels
• No allusions are referenced
• Lady Catherine DeBourg says, “I am quite put out!”

Due Friday, November 16th - "Persuasion" by Jane Austen - Chapters 13-22, Pages 87-170

Directions: Please read Persuasion by Jane Austen - Chapters 13-22, Pages 87-170. This marks the beginning of Vol. II through climax of the novel. In this blog space, please respond to the reading using direct evidence from the text. Give your opinion and use your knowledge of Pride and Prejudice and Austen's background. Remember to respond to each other. Give feedback. Ask questions.

Due Tuesday, November 13th - Who am I?

Part I: Freewriting

Either in a series of bullet points or freewriting, explore the following as they pertain to you:

• “Nature” – Ethnicity, Race, Gender, Sexuality, Personality
• Institutional – Nationality, Religion, Profession
• Discourse – Environmentalist, Feminist, Libertarian, Marxist, Vegan
• Affinity – Scouts, Teenager, Goth

Part II: Journal Reflection

In a personal journal or Google Doc: Once you have compiled a comprehensive list, write about the experiences you have had with each. Do not hold back. Some will offer more passionate responses than others will. Some may upset you. Some may even surprise you.

This will be part of an on-going exploration as we examine the narrative that is our lives. We are all protagonists, characters narrating our existences through our first person point of view. Remember, there is a third person narrator - dual narrative if you will - telling the story of us. Let your voice be the true war story.


Part III: Blog Discussion

In this blog space: Post ONE section that you feel comfortable sharing with the class in a blog response. Read your classmates’ responses, and please respond directly to at least one student in which you share an experience and one where you learned something new.

Due Thursday, November 8th - "Persuasion" by Jane Austen - Chapters 8-12, Pages 45-87

Directions:  Please read Persuasion by Jane Austen - Chapters 8-12, Pages 45-87.  This marks the end of Vol. I.   In this blog space, please respond to the reading using direct evidence from the text.  Give your opinion and use your knowledge of Pride and Prejudice and Austen's background.  Remember to respond to each other.  Give feedback.  Ask questions.