Friday, December 2, 2011

Extra Credit Opportunity

You have two options to earn 10 points (a letter grade on a major assignment) of extra credit.

Option #1:  Attend one of the following literary events and bring me back your ticket and playbill:

‘The Santaland Diaries’/‘A Christmas Memory’
A theatrical double- header. David Sedaris and Truman Capote, are brought together in one must-see event that will tug at your heart strings and get you in the holiday spirit. Dec. 9-11, 14-28, 20-23 at Kirkwood Theater, 400 Walnut St. Tickets $18-22 through Midwestix or at 244-2771.
Iowa’s First Lady Presents ‘A Christmas Carol’
This beloved Charles Dickens story is performed by the Iowa Shakespeare Experience. The show includes a gourmet reception, complimentary wine and a dessert intermezzo. Dec. 15-18 at Terrace Hill, 2300 Grand Ave. $65 adults, $45 young professionals, $15-$25 youth through Midwestix or call (515) 244-2771.


The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams Directed by Ann Woldt
Box office open November 16

Pote Theatre, December 2 & 3 at 7:30 pm and December 4 at 1:00 pm
Tickets are $9 for non-Simpson students
Simpson students are free


Option #2:  Watch a movie version of a GREAT LITERATURE book or play you have read and write a review (1-2 pgs typed) to be submitted to Turnitin.com.  Your review should include your opinion of the film's interpretation of the book and your commentary on the differences you see in the film.

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