The Story and The Storyteller project – Rubric and Study Guide

Your task is to read(or re-read) and compile a collection of at least 5 of YOUR favorite stories.  In your collection you should have at least one print, one audio, and one video resource.  You should also include at least one story from oral tradition.  You will present your collection to the class using a method of your choice.  Answer one or more of the driving questions above in your presentation.

Stories(Title and Author)

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Presentation Date:

I plan on presenting my material using the following method:

Your presentation will likely follow one of two paths:

Option #1

 A survey of your stories sharing the important details from each story such as:

Plot - A detailed, accurate and clean plot diagram for one of your stories.

• My plot diagram demonstrates all of the elements of plot discussed in class
• I understand, and can explain, every item on my plot diagram
• My plot diagram looks good

Character - Three character studies from your collection(example - iPad home screen, Fakebook page, photostream, playlist, other).  

• I include the character terms discussed in class - antagonist, protagonist, direct characterization, indirect characterization.

5 Artifacts with explanation.  Artifacts may be symbols, depictions of the setting, plot elements, character traits or other significant elements from your stories.

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Your entire presentation should mention at least 10 literary terms total from the class list and textual support to demonstrate your understanding of them.

Driving Questions

Option #2

A creative interpretation of one(or more) of your stories.  If you go this route you should be able to explain your process and the connection between what you created and the driving questions.

1 video resource with annotation

MLA Citation

Annotation(is this a good resource?):

1 print resource with annotation

MLA Citation

Annotation:

1 audio resource with annotation

MLA Citation

Annotation:

You should also compete journal a minimum of 5 entries based(in writer’s notebook) on your preparation and research for the project.  These can include your planning, writings about your stories, sketches of plot diagrams, characters etc, notes for your presentation, or your reflection on the process.

• Does your project demonstrate an effort to plan and prepare?
• Does your project reflect the literature of the unit?  Can you explain the relationship to the literature?
• Is your project original?
• Is your project available for public display?

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