Fight Club - Masculinity in Crisis

In a developed, well-written response of 400-450 words, evaluate Tyler's goals.  Did he achieve his goal of rescuing masculinity, or did he fail?

Rubric:

Use of Fight Club to support your ideas (specific references to the novel)

 9       10       11       12       13       15       16       17       18        19        20



Use of the FC readings to support your ideas (specific references to the articles)

9       10       11       12       13       15       16       17       18        19        20




Use of grammar, voice and word choice


4       5       6       7       8       9       10

Fight Club - Marla as a hero?

During the Fight Club readings, Marla has been seen as both empowered and victimized.  Take a position on Marla - is she a friend or a foe to feminism?


Rubric:

Use of Fight Club to support your ideas (specific references to the novel)

 9       10       11       12       13       15       16       17       18        19        20



Use of the FC readings to support your ideas (specific references to the articles)

9       10       11       12       13       15       16       17       18        19        20




Use of grammar, voice and word choice


4       5       6       7       8       9       10

CITR - What's the deal with Holden?

In a well-written paragraph of 300 words, take a position on Holden's frailties.  What's his biggest problem?  Name it, then support it from the text.
Remember the 5 themes we have studied throughout this novel.  They might help you with this assignment.


MARKING SCHEME: 

Analysis is thoughtful and explores the significance of the topic:

10     12     14     16     18     20



Quotation is included and supports your analysis:

5     6     7     8     9     10



Mechanics are fluid and sophisticated; Wording is formal.

5     6     7     8     9     10

CITR - Self-reflection

In a well-worded paragraph of 300 words, evaluate your own character and describe a time (or times) that you have ever resembled Holden.

MARKING SCHEME: 

Analysis is thoughtful and explores the significance of the topic:

10     12     14     16     18     20



Quotation is included and supports your analysis:

5     6     7     8     9     10



Mechanics are fluid and sophisticated; Wording is formal.

5     6     7     8     9     10