English II "since feeling is first" by ee Cummings since feeling is first who pays any attention to the syntax of things will never wholly kiss you; wholly to be a fool while Spring is in the world my blood approves, and kisses are better fate than wisdom lady i swear by all flowers. Don't cry —the best gesture of my brain is less than your eyelids' flutter which says we are for each other: then laugh, leaning back in my arms for life's not a paragraph And death i think is no parenthesis Prompt: In "since feeling is first," Cummings expresses his feelings about love and death using metaphors. Identify these two metaphors and interpret the overall meaning of the poem. FCA #1: First topic sentence is the interpretation and includes the poet's name and title and does not include personal pronouns, especially 'I' (4 points). Example: In "since feeling is first," Cummings expresses... FCA #2: Sentences 2 and 4 include the metaphors in quotations (3 points). Example: The first metaphor is "quote" shown on Line... FCA #3: Sentences 3 and 5 explain how the metaphors connect to the overall interpretation of the poem (3 points). Example: This comparison adds to the interpretation because... | Advanced English II Article: "When Your Punctuation Says All (!)" by Jessica Bennett, New York Times Poems: Prompt: Parenthesis can have three meanings: (1) a punctuation mark, (2) a word, phrase, or clause that adds an explanation or comment to a complete sentence, and (3) an interruption. Which meaning best fits the context of the poem of your choice and why? Use quotes from ONE (1) Cumming's poem and the New York Times article to defend your argument. FCA #1: Consistent verb tense. The entire analysis should be in PRESENT tense. - 3 points Example: In "[why]," Cummings expresses... FCA #2: Correct use of quotation marks when embedding textual evidence. TWO (2) quotes from the poem and TWO (2) quotes from the article to help defend your argument. - 4 points Example: The subtle parenthesis around "he and she" (Line 2) goes along with the article's statement that "punctuation fills in the tonal holes" (Bennett). FCA #3: Conclusion that does not just summarize, but reinforces or touches on a future note. - 3 points Example: When it comes to text messages and poetry, maybe punctuation means more than meets the eye, and humans should pay attention to them more - because maybe they speak more truths than the actual words do. |
Maxim (n) - an expression of a general truth or principle
Atticus Finch is fully of life quotes and lessons. For this composition assignment, interview a parent or other respected adult and ask, “Is there a quote or saying that you believe expresses an important value, ethical principle or law of life to live by?” Example: “Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.” In addition, ask if they have had an experience or know a story that helped demonstrate to them the accuracy or “truth” of the quote or maxim. And lastly, compare your quote to something Atticus has said in the novel thus far. Composition REQUIREMENTS: - AT LEAST 300 words in length (1 1/2 pages) - Times New Roman, 12 point font - Double-spaced - Correct MLA heading/format FCA #1: Include FIVE (5) bolded buzz words – 5 points FCA #2: A paragraph dedicated completely to comparing your maxim to an Atticus Finch quote. This paragraph must be grammatically flawless. – 3 points FCA #3: Include and underline TWO examples of prepositional phrases to start a sentence; Example: “Before the war, Lee played football for the community team.” – 2 points DUE MONDAY, JANUARY 12TH -- 10 points |
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