ENG 3U1 Name: __________________

Ruby Slipperjack Thematic Response Paragraph

You have now read two stories by Ruby Slipperjack:

Author: Ruby Slipperjack Author: Ruby SlipperjackAnthology title: All My Relations Anthology Title: An Anthology of Canadian Native LiteratureEditor: Thomas King Editor: Daniel David Moses and Terry GoldiePublisher: McClelland and Stewart Inc. Publisher: Oxford University PressCity: Toronto City: Don MillsYear: 1990 Year: 2005Story: “Coal Oil, Crayons and Schoolbooks” Story: “Blueberry Days”Pages: 27 - 37 Pages: 381 - 386

Previously, we have explored how “Slipperjack draws her readers into her narratives by using a distinct literary style and devices to appeal to the audience’s senses so that attention can be paid to the issues of the family and community”.

Additionally, we examined some secondary criticism regarding Slipperjack’s writing.

Your task is to put all of this together in a FORMAL, literary paragraph!

Critically analyze her stories, coming to a conclusion (thesis statement) about the story. Select one of the following literary elements and examine how Slipperjack uses it in order to prove your thesis about the story.

setting symbolism characterization alliteration metaphor simile personification imagery archetype paradox connotations repetition

pathetic fallacy allusion irony oxymoron juxtaposition hyperbole contrast diction (word choice)

ENG 3U1 Name: __________________

Other Requirements: Submit your plan, drafts and final copy Correct paragraph structure 3 point-proof-explanations You must use both stories; but you must also come up with a new, unique point for each Correct, formal English (see handout) Transition words Effective title Sentence lead ins to contextually introduce proofs Correct MLA format for proofs A correct, complete works cited page in MLA format

Responses must be word-processed and should be no more than 2 pages, double-spaced. It must be submitted, on paper, on Thursday, Sept. 21. Your response must also be submitted on Turnitin (turnitin.com) and will not be evaluated until it is submitted to the site.

The information that you need to submit your paper on Turnitin is as follows:

ENG 3U1 P5 S1 17/18Class ID: 16277102Enrollment Key (password): wagamese

Responses will be evaluated based on the attached rubric:

ENG 3U1 Name: __________________

Rubric

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4Knowledge-Selection of theme for analysis is sophisticated and not wholly obvious-Widespread knowledge of the story is demonstrated-Unique understanding of literary element is shown

Thinking-Thesis is highly explicit and reflects sophisticated thought-Thorough insight into the use of literary device-Selection and explanation of proof (quotes) is relevant and sophisticated

Communication-Proper use of spelling, grammar, articulation, and voice-Effective use of formal language, diction, word choice, etc-Transitions are smooth and not abrupt or awkward

Application-Use of MLA formatting for quotations (pg # only), integration of quotes is accurate-Selection of tense is consistently adhered to