Details

Dracula Journal

Formatting & Journal Contents:

• All analysis should utilize MLA formatting – use of the 4 Steps to Using MLA is required
• Journal entries are to be TYPED and use grammatical conventions
• Final journal will be turned in inside either a folder or a binder – LOOSE LEAF JOURNALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
• Please organize journals by chapter readings, keeping all materials for one assigned reading together
  • Bonus points will be allotted to journals that are well organized
• Contents
  • Worksheets passed out in class, completed during class time
  • In-class assigned writings or activities
  • Weekly analysis done on the assigned chapter readings
  • Theme analysis

Writings Inside the Journal

Weekly Analysis: This week Chapter 1-5

• Length 1-2 pages
• Must utilize at least 2 literary terms within the analysis
  • DIFFERENT terms should be used throughout the journal
  • Terms should be bolded
• Some small summary is fine, but writings SHOULD NOT consist of an overabundance of summary as the idea here is analysis

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Theme Analysis:

• Length: 1/2 page – 1 page
• As you read, keep track of concepts surrounding the theme of science versus mysticism
• In at least 3 separate entries that labeled “Theme Analysis”, discuss this theme in the sections you have read
• Can happen in any set of assigned readings, anywhere in the journal, but should not be considered your weekly analysis – this is a separate entry