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Assignment 1 This assignment is 1500 words in total (including in-text citations, but not your reference list). It is marked out of 40 and is worth 40% of your assessment for this unit. Choose ONE of the following options: 1. Into the Forest How does Anthony Browne's picture book Into the Forest (2004) re-imagine the traditional fairy tale in order to reflect contemporary ideas about children and childhood? Answer this question by paying close attention to the key concepts of intertextuality and picture book analysis outlined in Week 2. You should reflect on three or more aspects of picture book narration including line, shape, layout, font, colour, medium, and/or the relation between the written text and illustrations. Support your answer with reference to at least two relevant e-readings provided for you in the Unit Reading List (Weeks 1 and 2 particularly). Although it is not compulsory, you may also include reference to other scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters that are relevant to your response. 2. Stella Street "Stella Street (Honey, 1998) positions the implied reader to believe that Henni is right about the Phonies, implying that all rich people are law-breaking neighbourhood wreckers". Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Support your answer by applying at least three aspects of narrative theory (narration, implied author, implied reader, focalisation, closure, narrator reliability etc.) to those areas of the text that best illustrate your answer. Your response should draw support from references to at least two e-readings drawn from the Unit Reading List (Weeks 1 and 3 particularly). Although it is not compulsory, you may also include reference to other scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters that are relevant to your response. Please note: you should provide a properly formatted list of references at the end of your assignment, to record the sources you have drawn upon in the Assignment. Please use the Deakin Harvard style for references and in-text citations. This reference list is not included in the word count. To see how to do this, you should refer to the Deakin online guide to referencing and citation: Deakin Referencing Guide In order to ensure you are aware of your ethical responsibilities as a university student, you are required to complete the Plagiarism Self-Test. You can find the Plagiarism Self-Test by clicking on Quizzes under the Assessment heading in the CloudDeakin navigation bar. Only students with approved Special Consideration or extension are eligible to complete the task without penalty after the due date. Familiarise yourself with the rules for Special Consideration before applying; it is for serious and exceptional circumstances only. Work that is submitted after the due date without approved extension will receive a penalty of 5% for each day late. Preparation To prepare you should ensure that you have: read the set texts and the prescribed readings and completed any exercises you have been set in class or online (study guide) attended/listened to lectures participated with online discussions revised your lecture and study notes and refreshed your memory of the key ideas covered throughout the unit. Marking criteria This assignment requires you to demonstrate your knowledge of the set texts, an understanding of concepts and learning objectives of this unit, the ability to apply ideas from academic research such as the unit e-readings, and university-level essay-writing and literacy skills. Marks will be awarded for: following the guidelines and completing all parts in the timeframe allowed accurately and insightfully responding to the questions at hand demonstrating a close knowledge of the set texts and their key themes and narrative features demonstrating a knowledge of the key concepts covered in the unit materials (study guide, readings, lectures etc.) writing that is well structured, legible, clear and academic. ◦HD High Distinction 80-100%: An outstanding performance. All parts done very well. Exceeds or refines the basic task requirements. Evidence of critical thinking or thoughtful sorting and selection. Comprehensive and accurate. ◦DN Distinction 70-79%: A superior performance. Some parts done excellently. Material presented is strongly linked to task; comprehension of task is high. ◦CR Credit 60-69%: A good performance. All parts dealt with satisfactorily. Some isolated examples of excellence. ◦P Pass 50-59%: An acceptable level of performance. Broadly completed but some parts are superficially treated, misunderstood or nearly overlooked.