TheDarkKnight Group Writing Assignment In pairs or individually, you will be writing a multi-paragraph assignment that answers two questions

and uses textual evidence fromatleasttwo texts and specific details from The DarkKnight film: 1. What is existentialism? 2. What philosophical ideas or systems of morality align with or manifest in the main characters (Joker/Batman/Harvey Dent)? You will also have the option of enhancing your paper by answering some or all of the following questions: 1. How do some existential or philosophical ideas compare/contrast with or contradict some or all of your religious beliefs? Is there a way to reconcile (resolve) this apparent contradiction/problem? 2. How do both Batman and The Joker influence and affect Harvey Dent? Groups (or individuals) will be assessed using the rubric below:

OUTCOME Create

ExceedsStandards Project is well put together and creatively (either in language or vision) expresses the answers that are written to the questions above Ideas are expressed clearly and reasoning follows a logical sequence--conclusions are not drawn without proper chains of reasoning All group members work together and contribute; ideas are brought to higher levels because of collaboration Logic, logic, logic, evidence, evidence, evidence: The text responses use sound reasoning and expressive evidence to draw conclusions and support claims

MeetsStandards Project is turned in and is not messy but may be lacking other exceptionalities Ideas are expressed and authors attempt to use logic to support their ideas but may not always have an appropriate chain of premises Group members all contribute something; no one person carries the workload Some evidence is present and claims are supported with evidence

Communicate

Collaborate

Argue