Mrs. Shumaker's

World Literature Honors Class

January Question: Bring in a printout of this page with the answer to the following question written on it for 10 points extra credit (through January 31): What were the names of Shakespeare's children?

Play/Performance Review: See a PVHS production or performance or a play production elsewhere in Las Vegas. Then write a 250-word (minimum) review of the performance, attach your ticket stub or playbill, and turn in for 20 points extra credit. Limit one review per quarter.

Paragraph With Quotes: Carefully review this link on the use of quotes in your writing. Now write a paragraph detailing a characteristic of one of the cultures we have studied, using quotes from the literature as evidence (11 sentences and three quotes minimum) (20 points extra credit)

Anthem Essay: Edit your Anthem essay and re-submit a final draft of the essay (no outline) with a cover sheet that satisfies the requirements for the Ayn Rand essay contest for 20 points extra credit. To avoid disqualification, the stapled cover sheet MUST include your name and address; your e-mail address (if available); the name and address of your high school; topic selected (#1, 2 or 3 from list); your current grade level and (optional) the name of the teacher who assigned the essay, if you are completing it for classroom credit. Your essay will be submitted to the contest. (See The Ayn Rand Institute Essay Contest.)