(1)Monster-Origin of Word
(2) Exploration of Modern Monsters
(3) Monstrous
(4) Monsters in literature & Film
(5) Fabulous Creatures
(6) Ghosts & the Paranormal
(7) Everything Scary
(8) BEOWULF MONSTERS
(9) BEOWULF MONSTERS 2
The English word monster can be traced back to
various etymological roots. The Latin 'monstrum' means
'that which teaches', and there is also another connection
to 'monstrare', to show. Both Latin words derive from
the same base 'monere', to warn.
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YOUR TASK:
Write a 5-paragraph essay about SIX monsters in our modern day world and what they reveal
about the fears in the society of their time.
You must select 2 technological monsters, 2 human monsters, and 2 ecological monsters.
(See link 2-“An Exploration of Modern Monsters”)
FOLLOW the outline given for your essay:
OUT LINE
Paragraph 1 = INTRODUCTION
--Define the word monster. (See link #1)
--Write a general sentence about monsters and their role and impact in society.
--Introduce the 2 technological monsters, 2 human monsters,
and 2 ecological monsters that you will use in your essay.
(Select the monsters from link #2)
Paragraph 2 = BODY A
--Identify 2 modern technological monsters and give
a description for each.
--Include photos.
--Discuss the fear each monster reveal about the people
of the times.
Paragraph 3 = BODY B
--Identify 2 human monsters and give a description for each.
(You can think of historical Monsters as well)
--Include photos.
--Discuss the fear each monster reveal about the people of the times.
Paragraph 4 = BODY C
--Identify 2 ecological monsters and give a description for each.
--Include photos.
--Discuss the fear each monster reveal about the people
of the times.
Paragraph 5 = CONCLUSION
--Discuss the importance of understanding monsters as
symbols of fear of the times in which they were created.
--Compare the monsters of the past to our modern
day monsters.
--Give your insight about what you learned in reading about monsters.
English
Ms. Evasco
BHS-HS,
Nov. 27, 2007