river oaks [english]

You have each proposed your Macbeth project, and hopefully have gotten started. Remember that the due date is one week from today (April 4th). Your next assignment is to compose a memo including the following information: A statement of purpose (i.e. "The purpose of this memo is to...") A paragraph detailing your progress so far (what have you done?) A paragraph detailing your plan of action for the next week (what are you planning to do?) Contact info Remember too that the heading for the memo is double-spaced; everything else is single-spaced. The memo should be around 250 words. Only one is needed per group, and everyone will receive the same grade. You should initial, rather than sign, by your name in the heading. The memo is due MONDAY, March 31st

The first step in the research process is to pick a TOPIC. I’ve provided a sheet of several suggestions, which you can amend or use intact, or you can create your own topic. Your assignment is to write a business letter addressed to me proposing the topic for your research paper. You must include at least the following: A statement that states the purpose for the letter A statement including your general topic Your topic phrased as a question Your initial answer to the question (preliminary thesis) A statement explaining why you chose your topic – try to connect it to your interests in some way Contact information Signature The letter should be around 250 words typed, formatted like your “DEAR” letters (full block). Use Times New Roman only. DUE: Monday, March 31 st

After reading Macbeth , you will each have a choice of three 100-point assignments: First, you can choose to write a critical paper of at least three pages, which examines a central theme to the play (100 points). I’ll be happy to provide you with a topic. Your paper must include evidence (direct quotes, summary and paraphrase) from one critical source, as well as evidence from the play. Everything will be documented according to MLA, and you must include your source with the final draft. Your second option is to create a video of a scene from Macbeth and to write a short paper “defending” your video. You can work alone or form a group of up to four students. Each group will pick a scene that is central to the plot of the play and create a video (80 points). Finally, each student is required to write 250 words explaining WHY he/she chose the scene – i.e. placing the scene in the context of the play (20 points). Your third option is to create an original work of art rela