WRITTEN TASK (V4)CAT’S CRADLE

WHAT IS A WRITTEN TASK?

• A creative assignment related to a text or topic studied• 800-1000 words (no more, no less)• Designed to demonstrate two things:• Understanding of the text or topic• Understanding of the text type used for the task.

• Plus Rationale (200-300 words, no more, no less)

CHOOSING YOUR WRITTEN TASK

• Topics organized per text type• Choose one topic – no two people may choose the

same topic• Exception: if you can prove to me beforehand how your version

will be different

• If you can’t agree, see me and I will decide

TRAVEL GUIDE:Entry on San Lorenzo, including history, geography, culture•“VVV”-type travel guide on San Lorenzo•“Lonely Planet” type travel guide on San Lorenzo•Expedia-type entry for trip to San Lorenzo•“Travel supplement” in magazine or newspaper (specify) on San Lorenzo

OBITUARIES:

In the style of the NY Times •Dr Felix Hoenikker•Bokonon•‘Papa’ Monzano

OPINION COLUMNS:

•Why America should give aid to San Lorenzo•Why America should try to topple the ‘Papa’ Monzano dictatorship•San Lorenzo pro-government newspaper attacking Bokonon religion•American newspaper defending Bokonon religion.

MAGAZINE ARTICLES:

•National Geographic article about the Bokononist religion.•Time Magazine interview with ‘Papa’ Monzano•Magazine article about Dr Julian Castle’s hospital (specify magazine)

NEWSPAPER ARTICLES:• The arrival of the American ambassador in

San Lorenzo• The ceremony in honor of the 100 Martyrs

for Democracy• The defection and re-appearance of

Zinda in Moscow• The discovery and rounding up of the smuggler’s ring

that Newt was working for.

BLOGS:

Autobiographical blog by one of the Hoenikker children, about any period of their lives (multiple entries must be within 3 weeks of each other).•Frank•Newt•Angela

 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR:

3 to 6 Letters to the Editor each (150-350 words) responding to: • Interview with ‘Papa’ Monzano •Reports about persecution of Bokonon religion in San Lorenzo•Rumors about existence of Ice Nine

CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING (IN THE TEXT AND RATIONALE)• What register is appropriate for the text type?• Do I sound like the person I am pretending to be?

• Character from book• Famous columnist• Text type writer

• Does the piece contain the correct information?• Does the piece show a thorough understanding of the book?• Does the piece conform to the conventions of the text type?

RATIONALE (200-300 WORDS)

• What is the context of the task?• How does task show understanding of the text or topic

• What have you used from the book• Why is what you have added appropriate?

• How does task show understanding of the text type• What conventions specific to this text type have you use?• Examples?• Why is the language appropriate for the intended audience?

SCHEDULE

• Peer review: (hard copy) June 14th in class• Electronic corrected version: June 16th 23:59• Marked-up peer reviews: June 20th

QUESTIONS