Homework

All: Compare/contrast essay, analyzing similarities and differences in
archetypes and romantic elements in 2 short romantic tales that we've read and
discussed in class.

Students have been given copies of the stories they've chosen, a venn diagram
and a rubric.

Essay must be typed in 12 or 14 point font.

RUBRIC:

Outline/venn diagram:

4-5 similarities                                              5 points
4-5 differences for each story                                10 points

Compare/Contrast Essay:

Introduction: explain romance genre, introduce stories        10 points
Body - 3 paragraph minimum                                    20 points
Discuss details in terms of elements, archetypes              25 points
Correct grammar/structure                                     20 points
Spelling                                                      10 points
Specific details explained clearly                            15 points
Conclusion - general; 4 sentences minimum                     10 points

TOTAL:                                                       125 points

DUE DATE:        Dec. 4, 2009