Graded Assignment
3.05 Discussion Worksheet: Jane Austen Today
Answer the prompt, in a full paragraph using complete sentences. When you are finished, submit this
assignment to your teacher by the due date for full credit
(20 points)
Jane Austen's novels have been popular for over two hundred years, despite the fact that the
world she lived in no longer exists. Pride and Prejudice in particular has been repeatedly adapted
for plays and movies, and other novels about Darcy and Elizabeth have been spun off it. So
what's the big deal? Why is Austen's novel still so popular, with people returning to the story and
adapting it to different cultures and times? What is it about her characters, their relationships, and her writing that
has enduring resonance? Offer compelling reasons and support them with textual examples. (Quotes)

Using the format below, write a five-paragraph letter to jem explaining how you feel about three of his decisions. explain whether or not your perception of him has changed and why. use direct quotes from the text to support why you feel the way that you do. refer to the formatting of the friendly letter below to you correctly structure your work. heading sender's address greeting (dear after skipping a line and indenting, begin your opening paragraph. this paragraph states the purpose for writing the letter. tone should be friendly and respectful. skip another line and indent to continue the body of your letter. the body is where you add examples, details, and other relevant information. this letter should contain one to two body paragraphs. skip a line and indent yet again to begin your concluding paragraph. the recipient and make any requests in this paragraph. salutation (sincerely, regards,) sender's signature