Read the poem on this website - http://www.usprisonculture.com/blog/2013/02/20/poem-of-the-day-outraged/ and use the following template to respond.

A. Content: In 2 sentences, describe the message the poet is trying to get across about prison. Write in complete sentences.

B. Evidence: List 2 quotes AND how the quote contributes to the message.

1. "insert quote here"

-Explanation about how the quote contributes to the message.

2. "insert quote here"

-Explanation about how the quote contributes to the message.

Write about one good thing and one bad thing from your 3-week winter break. Also, tell me about a New Year's resolution you've made.

Unit 3 Writing Prompt 11^th Grade

Due: Wednesday, December 11

Depth and complexity is added to a story and affects the manner in which it unfolds with the use of literary elements/techniques. For example, literary elements/techniques can affect a story by creating complex characters, unique plot development, dynamic theme development, mystery, tension, or even surprise. Authors can be quite creative in their writing styles and employ several uses of literary elements and techniques.  Some of these elements/techniques include internal and external conflict, irony, foreshadow, cause and effect, and personification.

You will be writing a formal argumentative essay answering this question: Which author used the best literary elements creating the most dynamic and exciting story? You must clearly state your argument that the author is highly skilled in using literary techniques/elements.  You must utilize three quotes from the selection. Explain how each quote exemplifies the literary technique/element and analyze what effect each literary technique has on the story. In the last body paragraph, you must discuss another author from the unit who failed to utilize literary elements, and therefore had a less exciting story. You must include a quote from that author’s story to show the weak use of literary elements, explain why the usage of that literary element was weak and what the author could have done to make it better. Conclude the argument by describing to the reader how highly skilled authors use multiple literary elements to create a dynamic story. 

Did you:

• write an argumentative essay that clearly states your argument that the author is highly skilled in using three literary techniques to create a specific effect?
• citing evidence using at least three quotes?
• analyze what effect each literary technique has on the story?
• use MLA style formatting correctly?
• use precise language to maintain formal tone?
• use a formal writing style?
• use transitions to connect ideas?
• Include a counterargument of an author who uses weak literary techniques, using a quote and explaining how it does not provide
• Conclude the argument by describing how highly skilled authors create dynamic stories?
• check for errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation?

Primary Emotion: __________ (anger, frustration, empathy, indifference, hopelessness, hopefulness, sorrow, inspired, motivated, etc.)

My Response: Your response should be at least half a page long. You can respond in any way that you want. If you need some direction, consider these questions: What moments/lines from the spoken word make you feel that way? Do you feel like there is anything you can do about this? Do you agree with Sy Stokes? Why or why not? Do you think race is an issue that isn’t talked about enough? How do you relate/not relate to what Sy Stokes is speaking about?

Rhetorical Devices: Were you convinced/persuaded by anything Sy Stokes said in his spoken word piece? Can you identify at least 2 moments or ethos, pathos, or logos being used in the clip?

Additional Comments: This is optional.

Answer in complete sentences. You do not need to copy the questions.

1. How does wearing the veil affect the funeral? How does it affect the wedding? On which event was the effect of the veil more severe and why?

2. What is Elizabeth's relationship to Hooper? What does Hooper cherish more – the relationship with his fiancé, or his commitment to the veil? How do you know that?

3. Why is Father Hooper wearing the veil?

4. What do Father Hooper's final words reveal about his possible reasoning for wearing the veil?  While on his deathbed, what did Hooper say was the real reason children ran from him and people shrank from him?

5. What parallels do you see from this story to The Crucible?

6. With your partner, take out the “Literary Devices” notes from your portfolio. For the third column titled “Short Story & Quote/Example” for symbols, identify these three items:

• A symbol
• What the symbol represents
• A quote to back-up your claim