Written: 1000–1500 words (may be accompanied by digital elements appropriate to the type of publication) Mode / length Duration 5 weeks notification and preparation Topic/s Topic 1: Conversations about concepts in texts Unit Unit 3: Textual connections Extended response — written response for a public audience
A defining characteristic of society is the manner in which information and knowledge can be accessed and manipulated. In this unit, you have studied two texts which presented important ideas about information and knowledge: Ray Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451" and George Clooney's 'Good Night, and Good Luck'. You have explored representations of a variety of human actions, behaviours and attitudes which have been influenced by the application, manipulation and response to information and knowledge. "Electric Literature" is an online publication with the mission to 'make literature more exciting, relevant, and inclusive'. An upcoming series of essays will explore the issues relating to society's relationship with information and knowledge. You have been asked to write an online literary essay for "Electric Literature" that explores the connections between these two texts, and considers their enduring significance. Task Write an online literary essay, in a manner that engages readers, analysing the representations of a key concept across both Ray Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451" and George Clooney's "Good Night, and Good Luck". Choose one of the following concepts as a focus for your analysis: (I HAVE CHOSEN) - the power of knowledge and information -To complete this task, you must: - choose a key concept to focus your analysis - compare how this concept is represented in each text to devise a thesis statement or contention on the representation of your chosen concept - develop this across the piece, dedicating equal analysis to both texts, and supporting your perspectives with evidence from both position the audience to think in particular ways about the representations in the texts - use the generic conventions and range of textual features of an online literary essay - add to ongoing, informed and public conversations about representations in literary texts
consider the public audience of this essay: well-read, informed readers, interested in discussing texts
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Scaffolding Your online literary essay for "Electric Literature" should have the following characteristics: - a coherent thesis or contention that is developed in a series of paragraphs patterns and conventions - an engaging lead that reveals the focus of your essay, the texts to be examined, and your contention - an interesting introduction that hooks the readers and immediately positions them in relation to your contention- quotations and examples from the texts to illustrate your points and develop your contention - selection and synthesis of material and language choices that reveal how both texts construct particular perspectives and representations and how they are similar /different to one another in these constructions - digital elements such as images, video clips, hyperlinks, and layout, as appropriate to the site of publication - a conclusion that relates back to the essay's contention and leaves a lasting impression on readers If necessary, some research to contextualise the essay may prove valuable, e.g. about the context and or/reception of these texts