If you are going to see an EXTRA CREDIT play, please follow THESE INSTRUCTIONS on writing a play critique. There are several good plays coming in the next few weeks. Please take advantage of them. The critique is due within ONE WEEK of the performance.
If you are missing a book write, here are the directions again:
Mystery Book Declaration: Book Write 1
(Paragraph 1)
- What is the full title of the book? (Underline this--do NOT put it in quotation marks. Use quotation marks for SHORT works, like song titles).
- Who wrote your book? When did they write it? How many pages does your book have?
(Paragraph 2)
- What is the MYSTERY we are trying to solve?
- Why did you choose this mystery? What appealed to you?
Detective Book Write: Book Write 2
Paragraph 1- Who is your detective? Identify them (give the name).
- What is the method your detective uses to detect/solve the crime?
- Describe your detective. What is his/her physical description. Get it from the book. Use a quote. Use details. What are his/her physical attributes (height, weight, age, hair, eyes). What does your character do when he/she is not detecting? Where does your character live? What does he/she do for fun? What type car does he/she drive? What does your character typically SAY?
- How does your character compare to another detective? Is there a TV character or another movie character your character is like? If your character is already on TV, compare your book character to his/her movie/book counterpart. How is the book character different from the movie or TV version of the character.
HONORS Book Write 1
“If music be the food of love, play on. Give me excess of it.”
Choose ONE prompt:
❧ What does your author emphasize in your PLAY?
What is there an excess of in your PLAY?
What motif or item or reference occurs over and over in your play?
Are there reoccurring elements in your play? (Is there a “play” on something?) In Ernest there was an emphasis on Bunburying and marriage and money. Is there an emphasis on something in your play?
or you can choose this prompt
Choose ONE prompt:
❧ What does your author emphasize in your PLAY?
What is there an excess of in your PLAY?
What motif or item or reference occurs over and over in your play?
Are there reoccurring elements in your play? (Is there a “play” on something?) In Ernest there was an emphasis on Bunburying and marriage and money. Is there an emphasis on something in your play?
or you can choose this prompt
❧ What would make a great theme song for your main character, and why?
Include a copy of the lyrics, and point out 3 specific quotes from the song that match the character.
Give examples from the book and explain why the song goes with the character. You need to have a good comparison/contrast of why your song matches your character.
Give examples from the book and explain why the song goes with the character. You need to have a good comparison/contrast of why your song matches your character.
Directions: Write 3 paragraphs (250-300 words) onONE of the prompts. Use quotes and develop your idea. Don't use BE verbs. Remember NOT to write about yourself, and don't write about "you" (*Mrs. Phippen*). You mean the author and the characters.
