Your final assessment will be a close reading of Crooks' and Curley's Wife's portrayals. In this assessment, you will be given a *random* page that characterizes either Crooks or Curley's Wife, and you will be asked to answer the following question:
In this selection, how does Steinbeck position Crooks/Curley's Wife (depending on which page you get)? Look very closely at the language surrounding the character. What does the surrounding language suggest about the character? What do those suggestions reveal about Steinbeck as a person/author?
In class, we will outline the assignment, which will be graded according to the following rubric:
Length and format: 1-2 pages, format: You must have a definite thesis at the end of your introduction, clear body paragraphs with excellent topic sentences, and a conclusion.
One possible format to use if you're stuck:
Intro - hook reader, give bg, answer all parts of question.
Body paragraph 1 What does the language surrounding Crooks/CW imply/suggest?
Body paragraph 2 How does this subtle use of language positions the character, and is this reinforced in the plot?
Conclusion - restate thesis, restate evidence, and answer the question: "What do these suggestions reveal about Steinbeck as a person/author?
_____/10 Student creates a clear introduction with a strong thesis at the end. Thesis answers ENTIRE question. No part is left out.
_____/10 Student creates a strong and complex topic sentence at the start of each paragraph.
_____/10 Each body paragraph contains sufficient "proof" - I am convinced of what you set out to prove in the topic sentence.
_____/10 There are 3-4 sentences of analysis answering the question "So what?" present.
_____/10 All parts of the question are answered thoroughly throughout the essay. Student makes an effort to develop a cohesive essay.
_____/10 Spelling and grammar errors do not distract the reader.
_____/10 Conclusion restates the thesis and evidence without unneeded detail. It also leaves the reader thinking.
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