In this literary response, you will choose any of the literature that you have read in this course and choose write an alternate scene from a different point of view or perspecti

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ENG 130: Literature and Comp

Literary Response for Point of View as a Device

Essay for Eng130: Point of View/Perspective

This assignment focuses on your ability to: Analyze different perspectives and points of view within a piece of literature; create a new experience for the reader through the design of an additional scene. The purpose of completing this assignment is: as a student, a career professional, and an individual, the skill of evaluating another point of view and bringing different perspectives to the conversation will make you stand out amongst your peers. It’s important in any facet of your life to see the whole picture!

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Prompt (what are you writing about?): Choose any of the literature that you have read in this course and respond to the following prompt:

In 2 pages or more, write an alternate part of the story from a different character’s perspective (example: write from one of the villagers in “The Lottery”, or perhaps from the perspective of Tom Robinson as he awaits trial).

Note: Take a moment to email your instructor with your creative plan so that you know you are on the right track.

Instructions (how to get it done):

• Choose any of the short stories or plays you have read in this course.

• Write a 2 or more-page response in which you write an alternate part of the story from a different character’s perspective or a character’s different point of view.

• Your audience for this response will be people who have read the stories.

Requirements:

• Your response should be a minimum of 2 pages.

• Your response should have a properly APA formatted title page.

• It should also be double spaced, written in Times New Roman, in 12 point font and with 1 inch margins.

• You should have a reference page that includes the piece of literature you chose.

• Please be cautious about plagiarism.

Sources: All of the short stories and plays you have read so far in this course.

Be sure to read before you write, and again after you write.

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Rubric for Point of View Response Does Not Meet

Expectations 0-11

Below Expectations

12-13

Needs Improvement

14-15

Satisfactory

16-17

Meets Expectations

18-20

Content

Writing is disorganized or not clearly defined and/or shows a misunderstanding of the task.

Writing is minimally organized. Use of different perspective is underdeveloped.

Writing is effective. Use of different perspective is basic and requires more creativity.

Writing contains related, quality paragraphs. Use of different perspective is effective

Writing is purposeful and focused. Use of different perspective is highly effective and thought provoking.

Vocabulary/ Word Choice

Word choice is weak. Language and phrasing is inappropriate, repetitive or lacks meaning. Dialogue, if used, sounds forced.

Word choice is limited. Language and phrasing lack inspiration. Dialogue, if used, is limited.

Word choice attempts to create a picture in the reader’s mind. Thoughtful language evokes some meaning within the piece. Dialogue, is used, is adequately placed.

Lively word choice adds to the meaning of the piece. Some colorful language and unusual phrasing encourage reflection. Dialogue, if used, sounds Appropriate.

Powerful word choice enhances meaning. Original phrasing and memorable language prompts reflective thoughts and insights. Dialogue, if used, sounds natural.

Voice Writer’s personality is not evident. Connection to audience and purpose is lacking. Writing evokes Minimal emotion in the reader.

Writer’s personality is undefined; writing is cautious. Connection to audience and purpose is limited. Writing evokes limited emotion in the reader

Writer’s personality is limited; confidence and feeling fade in and out. Connection to audience and purpose is adequate. The writing evokes adequate emotion in the reader.

Writer’s personality pokes through; confidence and feeling are basic. Connection to audience and purpose is appropriate. The writing evokes consistent emotion in the reader

The writer’s personality is expressed; confidence and feeling are apparent. Connection to audience and purpose is excellent. Writing evokes strong emotion in the reader.

Grammar and Mechanics

Grammar and mechanics’ errors make the essay incomprehensible

Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and mechanics errors occur throughout document.

Several errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling and mechanics present.

Some spelling, grammar, punctuation and mechanical errors are evident.

Free of punctuation, spelling, grammar, and other mechanical errors.

APA Formatting APA format not used.

Errors in four areas of APA format and style.

Errors in three areas of APA format and style.

Errors in two areas of APA format and style.

No errors in APA format and style.

*A zero can be earned if the above criteria are not met. *Plagiarism will result in a zero.