Due 12/12: 1984 and Art as Social Commentary

1. 1984–Read Chapter X (10). It’s a short one…6 pages.

2. Art as Social Commentary Project

Remember, your creative projects are due Thursday, Dec. 15th.  Your only limit here is your imagination! Your art should have consciousness and purpose as you create awareness. It should be genuine. Ultimately, I expect that you will elevate and catalyze a dialogue relevant to your subject.

Folks, this is not some casual art assignment that can be done in your journal consisting of a couple of stick figures. If you do this you will receive no credit for the assignment. In grading the visual bit I am expecting to see the product of deep thought (thematic understanding), extraordinary effort, and creative effort.

The following will be considered when assessing these:

Project’s visual impact (The visual should be aesthetically pleasing…more simply, it should look amazing)
The project should be informed by your research. It should reflect knowledge and understanding.
Project is thoughtful (The visual should be so thoughtfully and carefully created so as to carry your commentary/message.)
Project is well-designed/executed
Project reflects exceptional effort.
VERY IMPORTANT: The visual alone should communicate the commentary/message. You should not have to rely on words!

I expect your very best creative work here. Know your creative strengths and weaknesses. If you are not a “natural” artist, improvise… Don’t be afraid to think outside of the box. No excuses for mediocrity on this assignment. Ultimately, produce a project that you will be proud to share with the class.

3. Personal Vocab–You should now be at 15 words.

Due 12/8: 1984 and More…

1. 1984–Complete Chapter 9

2. Class Forum—Based upon my comments on your essay, sum up your writing strengths and weaknesses.

Due 12/5: 1984 and More…

3rd and final draft is due one week after you get your graded 2nd draft. You MUST TURN IN YOUR GRADED 2ND DRAFT WITH THE 3RD DRAFT. Also, be sure to HIGHLIGHT all changes made in the 3rd Draft.

UPDATE: Due Date for the final Creative Project has been pushed back to 12/15!

Due 12/6

1. 1984–Chapter 8

Due 12/7

1. 1984–PP. 179-201 (Stop with Ignorance is Strength)

Due 12/8

1. 1984–Complete Chapter 9
2. Class Forum—Based upon my comments on your essay, sum up your writing strengths and weaknesses.

Due 12/5: 1984 and More…

3rd and final draft is due one week after you get your graded 2nd draft. You MUST TURN IN YOUR GRADED 2ND DRAFT WITH THE 3RD DRAFT. Also, be sure to HIGHLIGHT all changes made in the 3rd Draft.

UPDATE: Due Date for the final Creative Project has been pushed back to 12/15!

Due 12/5

1. 1984–Chapters 4-7!
2. Class Forum—Write one discussion question born out of the first 6 chapters of Part II of the novel. In a complete paragraph (featuring a topic sentence and evidence) answer the question. Every one should be prepared to lead a class discussion.

Due 12/6

1. 1984–Chapter 8

Due 12/7

1. 1984–PP. 179-201 (Stop with Ignorance is Strength)

Due 12/8

1. 1984–Complete Chapter 9
2. Class Forum—Based upon my comments on your essay, sum up your writing strengths and weaknesses.

Due 12/1: 1984 and More…

There are many things on your “plate.” So, pay very close attention to due dates, folks! 

3rd and final draft is due one week after you get your graded 2nd draft. You MUST TURN IN YOUR GRADED 2ND DRAFT WITH THE 3RD DRAFT.

UPDATE: Due Date for the final Creative Project has been pushed back to 12/15!

Due 12/1

1. 1984—Part II, Chapters 1-3. Annotate! (This reading is due 12/2 for 10B)
2. Class Forum—Vocab Word Posting
3. Art as Social Commentary–Final two précis!

Based on your first precis, here are some thoughts:

  • Precis should be SINGLE SPACED.
  • Some of you still get the heading wrong. Now that we are in the second quarter, you are now penalized every time you get it wrong. Pay attention to the little things.
  • You must turn in a hard copy of your source with the precis. I cannot grade it otherwise. Be sure the hard copy is highlighted/underlined. I want to get a sense of your engagement with the original source.
  • Your precis should not be one paragraph. Use paragraphs to organize the source details in your precis.

Due 12/5

1. 1984–Chapters 4-7!
2. Class Forum—Write one discussion question born out of the first 6 chapters of Part II of the novel. In a complete paragraph (featuring a topic sentence and evidence) answer the question. Every one should be prepared to lead a class discussion.

Due 12/6

1. 1984–Chapter 8

Due 12/7

1. 1984–PP. 179-201 (Stop with Ignorance is Strength)

Due 12/8

1. 1984–Complete Chapter 9
2. Class Forum—Based upon my comments on your essay, sum up your writing strengths and weaknesses.