Title: 2-3C: Successful Symbols - You Opinion Matters
Course: Course Development Guidelines > Section: Sample Lesson: ENG3U 2-3: A Hero's Shield

2-3C: Successful Symbols
[fa-rocket] Learning Goals

  - Analyze reading texts for a variety of elements
  - Identify the conventions and techniques in media texts
[fa-th-list] Forum Assignment Overview

In 2-3C: Successful Symbols: Captain America, we discussed how Captain America’s role is a costume. Though it is an important part of Steve Rogers, and who he is, there are more elements to Rogers. Rogers was selected to be Captain America, after all. Thanks to the Shield, we see Rogers through his mother’s round eyes: as a fighter, dreamer, and protector. In the forum located below, please do the following:

- Find a comic, narrative or story-line with important symbolism.
- Create a new forum post where you identify and explain the symbol based on the comic, narrative or story-line you chose.
- Include a link or file/picture of the comic, narrative or story-line that you chose. This way, your course-mates can also view the comic.

- Your post should be around 100-200 words.
- Respond to at least one other post using the two stars and a wish format:
  - You will identify two positive aspects of the forum post. You can share your thoughts about their response, elements you found surprising or interesting or anything else you want to share.
  - Then you will express one wish about what your course-mate might do next time in order to improve another aspect of the work.
  - The following is a generic example of a two stars and a wish response: “I want to give you a star for the start of your story because it was very detailed and set the serious tone. Also, I really enjoyed the adjectives you used to describe the house because it helped me visualize the image. I wish that you told us more about Billy because it was not clear what kind of a child he was.”

- Adhere to Forum rules (always use polite language and respectful tone).
- An online teacher will monitor the forum periodically.
- There is a sample forum post that you may take inspiration from for this forum post, but you must show you own individual thinking. Feel free to reply to the sample post to continue the discussion.
[fa-check-square] Success Criteria

You will be assessed on the success criteria that are listed here:

[fa-check-square-o] I chose an appropriate comic, narrative or story-line.

[fa-check-square-o] I identified a symbols and explained its significance within the text.

[fa-check-square-o] I posted a 100-200 word response using polite and respectful language.

[fa-check-square-o] I proofread for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.

[fa-check-square-o] I wrote a thoughtful response to one other post using polite and respectful language.

[fa-comment fa-lg] This is a YOUR OPINION MATTERS activity. Remember to use the YOUR OPINION MATTERS Rubric to guide your work.
[fa-inbox] How to Post

  - This activity is meant to be completed by you in your own words. It is meant to bring out your own thoughts and ideas. Please ensure that you keep citations to a minimum and that you follow the policies and procedures that are outlined in your Academic Integrity contract.
  - When you are ready to post, click on the "Add a new discussion topic" button located at the bottom on this page. It looks like this.