Objectives:
Demonstrate an understanding of the play’s themes, structure, and characters. Present critical analysis through writing questions and answers, and leading discussion.
Length:
1,500-1,600 words
Format:
(Re)set your margins to 1”
(Re)set your paragraph settings to zero spacing before and after paragraphs
(Re)set your line spacing to “double”
Select Times New Roman 12-point font, Cambria 11-point font, or Calibri 11-point font
When citing quotes from the play, use MLA style
You MUST include a bibliography that cites the play(s) and textbooks you use
DL Questions Instructions (100 points):
Read the play.
Brainstorm several script analysis items to discuss (see the two Methods of Script Analysis pages provided).
Write a concise description of two to three of these points (at least 100 words). You will read/share this in class. – 5 minutes max.
Include this statement at the top of the same document with your discussion questions and answers.
Write four well-articulated questions about those themes or points that you can pose to the class.
Write a solid 250-word paragraph response for each question to demonstrate that you have thought about your own questions, have found support for the question in the play, and that you are prepared to lead the discussion.
In your answers, use references or quotations from the play’s text to support your answers.
These references can be paraphrased parts of the play with in text citations using MLA 9th edition.
A 250-word paragraph does NOT need many quotations. You should mostly use your own words and refer to supporting evidence found in these texts, citing appropriately. If you use quotations, they should not be long and adjust the word length requirement accordingly.
As a fifth question, or number 5, explore what AI says about your question.
Choose one of your questions, list it as number 5, and copy and paste it into ChatGPT or another AI generator.
Create a bullet point and copy the answer presented by the AI generator onto your paper.
Please use quotation marks and cite the AI sourcecorrectly.
Then, read the answer and critique it. Write a 250-word response that states what is missing from generated answer. Please answer all of the following questions:
What specific examples from the play are not mentioned?
What specific examples are mentioned?
Does the answer consider the entire play? What is noticeably missing from this answer?
What does this answer focus on and what does it ignore?
Does this answer resonate as analyzing the play or summarizing the play? How do you know?
