The Secret Life of Bees – Sue Monk Kidd (Unit Assignment), English homework help
Assignment: The Novel
For this assignment you will have choose ONE of the following options:
OPTION A: Write an analytical essay that explores the meaning of the title and how the symbolism of the bees plays out in the novel. Your essay must have each of the following parts:
Introduction Paragraph
Hook statement to bring the audience into the essay
Summary of your main points
A strong, specific thesis that you will prove in the rest of the essay
Body Paragraphs (3 or more)
At least three main arguments that prove your thesis
Evidence from the novel to support each argument (at least three quotes or examples to prove each argument)
Commentary explaining the thematic or symbolic significance of each quote used
Transitions between ideas within each paragraph and between each paragraph
Concluding Paragraph
Restatement of your thesis in different words
Recap of the main points
An evaluation of the effectiveness of the title symbolically and thematically
A clincher statement that your audience will remember
OPTION B: Create a presentation, using a program such as Microsoft PowerPoint or Open Office Impress that explores the meaning of the novel’s title and uses illustrations to show the title’s connection to the theme and symbolism in the novel. Your presentation must include a minimum of eight slides with visual images and a commentary script written in the notes section of the slide or delivered in audio as part of the presentation.
1-2 Introductory Slides:
Hook the audience
Present a strong, focused thesis
Summarize your main proof for your thesis
6-12 Content Slides:
Present at least three main arguments that prove your thesis
Show evidence from the novel to support each argument (at least three quotes or examples to prove each argument)
Give commentary explaining the thematic or symbolic significance of each quote used (this is appropriate for the script portion of the assignment)
Transitions between ideas within each paragraph and between each paragraph this is appropriate for the script portion of the assignment)
1-2 Conclusion Slides:
Restate your thesis in different words
Recap the main points
Evaluate the effectiveness of the title symbolically and thematically
End with a clincher statement that your audience will remember
I don’t care which option you choose, so choose the option you think you could do the best!
The document that I have attached is the rubric for this assignment.