To complete your assignment successfully, you'll need to pay close attention to the words Jenna uses and the way she uses them. Look evidence of any theme(s) in her writing. Then, using what you know about how word choice relates to theme, identify textual evidence that supports your theory about what likely happened to Jenna. Pay particular attention to the connotations of words in Jenna's diary entry as well as how she uses figurative language. Jenna’s diary entry may be the only real clue in this case, and your case report may be the best chance Apex has to bring her back home.
Dear Diary,
Today will be transformational! My life is never going to be the same.
I've waded through some troubled waters, but I'm finally headed toward the end of the rainbow. Change is in the air. Bliss is on the horizon.
For so long, Dear Diary, you have been my sole confidante. But, I have a feeling my world is about to expand.
I am so very blessed. I have a wonderful family that means the world to me. And I have friends who make my life fulfilling, especially my special friend...who need not be named.
I truly have a great life, and I know how lucky I am.
I've gotta go for now. I'll update you later:)
Jenna
The Apex Literary Investigation worksheet on this page will help you start your analysis of Jenna's diary and also figure out how to present your findings. Remember that your case report will have two different audiences—your employers at Apex and Jenna's friends and family. Your conclusions should sound convincing to both audiences.
When you are ready to start working on this project, click the Activity button. To see how your work on this assignment will be graded, click the Rubric button.
