Faculty of Human,

Social and
Educational
Development
Assignment A-1
ENGL 0601
Introduction to Literature

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Assignment 1
Total marks for Assignment 1 (25 marks)

Assignment Part 1.1

Marks for Part 1.1 (10 marks)
Choose the letter of each correct multiple‐choice completion.
1. What is the occupation of the character named Will in Medicine River?
a. Photographer
b. Shopkeeper
c. Mortician
d. Pilot
2. Which key word in an essay question calls for lengthy writing on the stated
subject or for a response that gives various points of view?
a. Assess
b. Discuss
c. Explain
d. Illustrate
3. Which of the following is not a stated objective of one of the ENGL 0601
modules?
a. Correct errors in punctuation and mechanics in other people’s writing.
b. Create well‐developed essays to express critical insight into stories.
c. Critique and discuss drama, including film drama, in appropriate terms that
relate drama to other kinds of literature.
d. Critique and discuss the style and substance of novels, using a range of means
of literary analysis.
e. Use literary analysis and writing skills fluently in exam conditions.
4. According to the Course Guide, what publication includes a map showing the
exam centres around British Columbia (places where one can take the ENGL 0601
exam)? The map is printed on Page 10 of the TRU-OL Student Handbook.
5. Which of the ENGL 0601 textbooks includes a glossary of fiction terms? The
glossary starts on page 498 of Inside Stories III.
6. Which of the ENGL 0601 textbooks includes a poem by John G. Magee? The
poem is located in the Course Guide under “Resource Page”

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7. What style is used for documentation of sources in ENGL 0601? Modern

Language Association Style (MLA Style).

8. How many ellipsis points should one use to indicate words left out at the end
of a quoted sentence? Three. When a word, or a sentence is deleted after a
complete sentence, the ellipsis points are inserted after the sentence’s
ending punctuation.
9. In parenthetical documentation of a quotation from a book, what information
should one normally include besides the author’s name? The page
number(s)
10. One of the following citations has significant errors in documentation style.
Write the corrected version.
Nelligan, Émile “Two Portraits of My Mother.” Inside Poetry. Ed. Davies, Richard,
and Jerry Wowk. Toronto: Harcourt Canada, 2002. 151.
Simard, Rodney. “Medicine River. Thomas King.” Review. SAIL: Studies in
American Literatures 2.3.3 (Fall 1991): 72–74. 11 June 2005
<http://oncampus.richmond.edu/faculty/ASAIL/SAIL2/33.html>.
The Snow Walker. 2005, Burnaby: Thompson Rivers University, Screenplay in
ENGL 0601 Readings, Smith, Charles Martin.
Walton, Percy. “’Tell Our Own Stories’: Politics and the Fiction of Thomas
King.” World Literature Written in English 30.2 (1990): 77–84.

Smith, Charles Martin, dir., The Snow Walker, Thompson Rivers University
Screenplay in ENGL 0601 Readings, 2005.

Assignment Part 1.2

Marks for Part 1.2 (15 marks)

Background
To bring together and apply what you’ve learned about traditional essay writing, you
will develop an outline (including a thesis statement) and opening paragraph for a
traditional five‐paragraph essay, as explained below.
• If there were objectives stated in the Course Guide, one of them would be this:
“You will be able to plan study methods leading to success in ENGL 0601:
Introduction to Literature.”

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• That plan is your topic. Your outline’s title is “The Three Best Ways to Succeed
in ENGL 0601: Introduction to Literature.” Imagine that you are going to write a
five‐paragraph traditional essay on the topic.
• Your three best ways must centre on time allocation, study environment, and
motivation.

Directions
1. Using Alternative Format I or II, prepare a traditional essay outline. (10 marks)
2. Write the introductory paragraph. (5 marks)

Notes
• In doing this assignment part, write in the third person and in the present
tense.
• Draw on study tips from the ENGL 0601 Course Guide and the rest of the
course materials. However, use your own words.
• Use one of skeletal outlines that are provided on the following pages. (Follow
one of the formats.)
• Similarly, for the introductory paragraph, using the lines that are provided
(after the skeletal Alternative Format II) is optional.
• Do not write the rest of the essay, but ensure that the introduction
(introductory paragraph) would be suitable for a well‐developed essay.
• Edit, revise, and proof the introductory paragraph before submitting the
assignment.

Outline for Assignment Part 1.2, Alternative Format I

I. Introduction
A. General points related to the topic: It’s important to use your time in an
efficient manor while studying.

Placing yourself in the proper study environment is fundamental to

ensuring any kind of consistency.

Sometimes it’s hard to stay focused on one thing for too long
without losing interest. Taking a break and coming back to your
assignments can help you stay on task and keep you motivated
throughout the course.

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B. More‐specific points that move the focus toward the thesis statement:
Give yourself a specific time to study each day, at least five days a
week. By doing this, you are providing yourself with a consistent
schedule which should allow you to consistently complete
assignments on time.

Diminish the distractions. Find a calm and quiet environment to

study each day. Identifying your distractors and minimizing them
will help you focus on your work.

Create a clear vision to understanding why you’re taking ENGL

0601. Being clear about what you’re working for can give you the
encouragement to stay on course.

C. Thesis statement: The three best ways to succeed in ENGL 0601 are
allocating your time well, setting up a proper study environment,
and keeping yourself motivated.

II. First supporting paragraph

A. Topic sentence: One of the best ways to study efficiently is by
allocating your time well.
B. Specific details and examples to develop the topic sentence: Give yourself a
specific time to study each day, at least five days a week.
C. Concluding sentence: By doing this, you are providing yourself with a
consistent schedule which should allow you to consistently complete
assignments on time.
III. Second supporting paragraph
A. Topic sentence: Another way to study efficiently is by setting up a proper
study environment.
B. Specific details and examples to develop the topic sentence: Find a calm and
quiet environment to study in each day if you’re studying alone.
Identifying your distractors and minimizing them will help you focus on
your studies.

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C. Concluding sentence: Sometimes the right environment is more about the

people you’re with, rather than where you’re studying. In that case,
finding a study group or partner could be what you need in order to
study efficiently.
IV. Third supporting paragraph
A. Topic sentence: Another great way to study efficiently is to find ways to
keep yourself motivated, even when the going gets tough.
B. Specific details and examples to develop the topic sentence:
Create a clear vision to understanding why you’re taking ENGL 0601 by
asking yourself questions like: How will it contribute to something
important? Where will this make a difference? Staying positive is very
important if you want to stay motivated, negative thoughts and feelings
can lead to demotivation.
C. Concluding sentence: Being clear about what you’re working for can give
you the encouragement to stay on course, and more importantly, stay
motivated throughout the course.
V. Concluding paragraph
A. Topic sentence: These three steps are all necessary throughout ENGL
0601.

B. Summary of key points made in previous paragraphs:

Paragraph 1) Giving yourself enough time each day to study is

mandatory in order to consistently complete assignments on time.

Paragraph 2) Whether you’re studying alone, with a friend, or a group of

people, knowing what environment works best for you plays a big role in
studying efficiently.

Paragraph 3) It’s very important to maintain a positive and clear

understanding on why you’re working to complete ENGL 0601.

C. Final concluding statement: If you keep these three things in mind, you will
succeed in ENGL 0601.

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Outline for Assignment Part 1.2, Alternative Format II

I. Introduction
A. Attention‐gainer:
B. Key supporting points
1.
2.
3.
C. Thesis statement:
II. First supporting paragraph
A. First key supporting point (IB1)
B. Specific details and examples
1.
2.
3.
III. Second supporting paragraph
A. Second key supporting point (IB2)
B. Specific details and examples
1.
2.
3.
IV. Third supporting paragraph
A. Third key supporting point (IB3)
B. Specific details and examples to develop the topic sentence
1.
2.
3.
V. Conclusion
A.Summary
B. Memorable concluding statement:

Now write the Introductory paragraph.

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The Three Best Ways to Succeed in English 0601

Learning the use of proper and efficient study methods is a

successful way to create a well-rounded and positive educational
experience for yourself in English 0601. By applying study methods in
your everyday studies, you are not only creating multiple ways to be
consistent throughout the course, but you are also raising your
productivity level at the same time. Although there are many different
study methods, the three best ways to succeed in English 0601 are
by allocating your time well, setting up a proper study environment,
and keeping yourself motivated throughout the course.

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