Describe the key linguistic features of a range of texts. Identify key terms and concepts relevant to an analysis of the linguistic features of a text. Compare how language is used to achieve effects in two texts/extracts from texts.

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Introduction to English Language and Literature: Language analysis

Assessment criteria:

Understand the key linguistic features of a range of texts;

1.1 Describe the key linguistic features of a range of texts.

1.2 Analyse the EFFECTS of key linguistic features within the texts. Understand a range of linguistic terms and concepts;

2.1 Identify key terms and concepts relevant to an analysis of the linguistic features of a text.

2.2 Apply relevant linguistic terms and concepts when discussing or analysing the texts.

Respond independently to textual material;

3.1 Engage with the language of texts which have been chosen from a range of textual material.

3.2 Discuss the construction of texts with reference to context.

3.3 Undertake a linguistic analysis of text providing supporting evidence.

Assignment brief:

Compare how language is used to achieve effects in two texts/extracts from texts. (The two extracts will be attached)

Within your plan, consider the range of features you want to include, and plan the order in which you will consider them. Have a clear paragraph structure if relevant to your answer including an introduction and conclusion.

To meet AC 1.1 make sure that you engage with the language of texts that have been chosen

Make sure you analyse and compare the effects of key linguistic features of the texts, such as audience, purpose, Alexis, syntax, form and register (1.2) Include relevant textual evidence to support your points.

If secondary sources are used, include in-text referencing and bibliography, using the Harvard referencing system

Present your work in an essay of up to 2000 words.

Why do you think you remember this event so vividly? What does this event tell us about you? About your memory? Is it possible that your memory of the events is inaccurate?

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Narrative Paper

Write and submit an outline for your narrative event paper, the assignment for which appears below. See LB Brief and St Martin’s Guide for examples of outlines.

Write a 1000 word narrative “event” paper that describes and analyzes an event in your life. The story needs to include setting, character, conflict, rising action, climax, and resolution. Be sure to use the model stories in the text as good examples in writing your own. You may write about one of the following topics, or one of your own:

The funniest/scariest/saddest thing that has ever happened to you.
A single event or decision in your life that you feel would help a stranger (the reader) understand you better.
An argument or encounter where you realized later that you were wrong.
Your earliest memory.
An event or experience that has stayed with you since early childhood. Why do you think you remember this event so vividly? What does this event tell us about you? About your memory? Is it possible that your memory of the events is inaccurate?

How do we best express empathy? How does showing and accepting compassion help inform our understanding of the world?

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Quote analysis essay

Empathy, the ability to understand and share the thoughts and feelings of others, is an important part of our humanity. How do we best express empathy? How does showing and accepting compassion help inform our understanding of the world?

In this unit, we read an excerpt Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird. In the reading, Atticus Finch tells his daughter, Scout, “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view–until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.”

You may pick a different book and a different quote, but you must receive approval from the teacher BEFORE submitting. You must provide a copy of the reading for the teacher to review. If picking another reading, remember that the objective of the assignment is to discuss empathy.

What is conventional wisdom? How did the term “conventional wisdom” become part of everyday speech? According to the authors, why is conventional wisdom comforting to people? What purpose does it serve?

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Conventional wisdom

FREAKONOMICS is at heart a challenge to conventional wisdom. The authors regard conventional wisdom as something to be wary of and questioned. Write an essay on the subject of conventional wisdom in three parts:

Part 1) What is conventional wisdom? How did the term “conventional wisdom” become part of everyday speech? According to the authors, why is conventional wisdom comforting to people? What purpose does it serve?

Part 2) Why do the authors find it so important to challenge conventional wisdom? What does conventional wisdom add to common discourse, and does it help explain the world?

Part 3) Analyze one of the topics of any chapter in the book. What conventional wisdom are the authors challenging? How are they challenging it, and what conclusion do they reach?

What happened in the article? What was the author’s conclusion? Was the author effective?

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Annotation Topics Assignment

For this assignment, you are going to find another source for your final paper. Provide the source information and an annotation for the source. Keep in mind you can use what you submit for this assignment on your annotated bibliography. In your response to this assignment, tell me what that topic is, provide an APA reference citation for the source you decide to use, and then write 100 words summarizing the source. What happened in the article? What was the author’s conclusion? Was the author effective?

After reading the story, do you have an idea of what the author thinks of the lab-leak theory? What do you think of the lab-leak theory? How did the author weave the stories of other people throughout?

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English

Read the attached pdf and answer the following questions. Read prior to class so you can discuss. Also, be advised this is a longer story than you have read previously so leave yourself enough time to get through it all.

1- After reading the story, do you have an idea of what the author thinks of the lab-leak theory?

2- what do you think of the lab-leak theory?

3- How did the author weave the stories of other people throughout?

Did you include at least three details that help depict the scene of the interview or tell the story of the experience? Did you describe details about the photograph you included to enhance your reader’s engagement and understanding of the subject?

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The meaning of life

• Did you select an individual with insight about the meaning of life and produce an original essay of 500-750 words with a title (not “The Meaning of Life”)?
• Did you provide background information about your interview subject to introduce them to the reader?
• Did you incorporate at least three direct quotations from your interview subject?
• Did you elaborate on why the subject holds certain beliefs about the meaning of life?
• Did you include at least three details that help depict the scene of the interview or tell the story of the experience?
• Did you describe details about the photograph you included to enhance your reader’s engagement and understanding of the subject?
• Did you answer the question “What is the meaning of life?” based on the ideas of your interview subject?
• Did you reflect on how the interview subject’s insight has affected you or your thoughts about the meaning of life?

Photograph

• Did you include a photograph of the subject or something that represents their ideas about the meaning of life and insert it clearly and neatly within the essay?

Form •

Did you proofread and/or apply feedback to submit a final, edited version of your project?

How does the text establish its central theme? How do the main events of the narrative develop this theme? What aspects of the text complicate the theme?

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The Odyssey Analysis

You will pick a theme and write an essay of 1500 to 2000 words in which you analyze how The Odyssey develops this theme. Your essay should address the following questions:

1) How does the text establish its central theme?

2) How do the main events of the narrative develop this theme?

3)What aspects of the text complicate the theme?

4) How do other textual elements (i.e, setting, tone, symbolism, point of view) reinforce this theme?

Write an essay that both explains an aspect of your subject area which you are particularly interested in and discusses its importance and relevance in the wider world.

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Write an essay

Write an essay that both explains an aspect of your subject area which you are particularly interested in and discusses its importance and relevance in the wider world.

Identify the two opposing sides of the issue. Examine the most vocal people/groups/organizations on each side of the argument and analyze what that means for the argument.

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Prewriting: Issue Analysis

Now that you have your sources (hopefully useful ones), start gathering quotes and pertinent information that you can use in your essay. Highlighting, underlining, and/or copy/paste are great ways to do this.

Divide information and quotes into three main categories:

Presenting the issue (this needs to be done in a neutral way, simply introducing the issue over all)

Focusing on one side of the issue (make a note about which side it connects to)

People/Groups/Organizations on each side of the issue (bonus if it discusses identity issues!)

This is also a great time to identify what you know and what you still need more information for (Copy/Paste this list into a document on your computer so you can fill it out)

Introducing the issue:

First side of the issue (what is it? what are the basics we need to know?):

Arguments for this side:

How those arguments are supported:

People/Groups/Organizations on this side of the issue:

Identity issues involved:

Second side of the issue (what is it? what are the basics we need to know?):

Arguments for this side:

How those arguments are supported:

People/Groups/Organizations on this side of the issue:

Identity issues involved:

Here is the Link to the Guidelines for the Issue Analysis Rough Draft/Final Draft:

Introduction

In the introduction you need to clearly establish the issue you are focusing on

Then, identify the two opposing sides of the issue

At the end of the introduction, use the thesis statement to set up the structure of the essay

Body Paragraphs

There are four main points that need to be covered in the body paragraphs:

A focused overview of each side of the issue (1 paragraph for each minimum)

Discussion of the claims, grounds, warrents, and backing for each side of the issue (1 paragraph for each minimum)

Discussion of the people/groups/organizations on each side of the issue (1 paragraph for each minimum)

Examine the most vocal people/groups/organizations on each side of the argument and analyze what that means for the argument. (reputations and public opinion matter)

Look at how the supporters identify themselves, and/or how identity plays a part in who supports this side of the issue. (religious beliefs, political affiliation, cultural identity, ect…)

Identify the strengths and weaknesses of their position, without criticizing or supporting it.

You should also look into how the various people/groups/organizations respond to the criticism of their position on the issue.

Analysis of the issue and each side. Discuss any strengths/weaknesses and what they mean for that side of the issue and/or the argument being made (can be one or two (or more) paragraphs, can also be included in other paragraphs instead)

Conclusion

reinforce the overall issue you are focusing on

make it clear where strengths and weaknesses are found on this side of the issue (this should reinforce your analysis)

wrap up identity issue discussion

Here is the link to the Issue Analysis Rough Draft for Instructor Comment:

You will be submitting the same rough draft twice. This one is for my feedback, and the other will be for peer review.

Issue Analysis Rough Draft for Peer Review: