Homework for December 8, 2008

1. Reread the story, "The Destructors" by Graham Greene found at the link:

http://www.geocities.com/borderline_ps2/00000098c8132df01.html

2. Write a response (alone or with a partner) to ONE of the following:

• What causes the darkness in the boys?

OR

• What is "dark" in this story?

Refer to the following criteria for a good response:

Good ideas:

• going beyond plot→imagination
• have depth, are meaningful, intelligent
• unique, original
  
• have insight
• explanation of the why

Organization:

• clear topic sentence/thesis
• ideas are organized logically
• ideas should flow
• ideas should develop →grow, build, deepen

Clarity and relevance:

• each sentence/point is relevant to thesis/topic
  
• supporting detail/included and is relevant
• examples are relevant and vivid