Short Story Unit Project - Lewis-Palmer

Jestice/English 1Short Story Unit ProjectTotal points: 250Objective: Students demonstrate the application of literary elements in short stories, showingmastery in a project-based assignment. Student demonstrates the ability to followdirections.Directions:1. Choose a partner—that means one! You may work with ONE person.2. Choose a short story that we have not read in class from the list below. No two groupsin a class may choose the same story. Please sign up for your story on the posted paper.Both partners will read the selected story; think about the plot curve and literaryelements to analyze your short story.Stories to Choose“The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant p. 27“Where Have You Gone Charming Billy” p. 63“Marigolds” by Eugenia Collier p. 74“The Osage Orange Tree” by William Stafford p. 104“The Perfect Storm” by Sebastian Junger p. 113“The Sniper” by Liam O’Flaherty p. 162“The Possibility of Evil” by Shirley Jackson p. 172“The Censors” by Luisa Valenzuela p. 185“A Christmas Memory” by Truman Capote p. 272“American History” by Judith Ortiz Cofer p. 294“The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant” by W.D. Wetherell p. 306“The Beginning of Something” by Sue Ellen Bridgers p. 324“Brothers Are the Same” by Beryl Markham p.359“Through the Tunnel” by Doris Lessing p.373“To Build a Fire” by Jack London p. 517“Marine Corps Issue” by David McLean p. 618“Daughter of Invention” by Julia Alvarez p. 663“Powder” by Tobias Wolf p. 687“Full Circle” by Sue Grafton p. 742“Wasps’ Nest” by Agatha Christie p. 759“The Utterly Perfect Murder” by Ray Bradbury p. 799“A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings” by Gabriel Garcia Marquez p.863“Two Kinds” by Amy Tan p. 88

Jestice/English 13. Make a poster of your story on a large piece of poster board. If you want to be evenmore creative, that is great, too!a. First, label, explain in writing, and illustrate each item of the 5 point plot curve—usethe worksheets you have already filled out as examples. (Exposition, Rising Action,Climax, Falling Action, Resolution). Both the written explanation and a drawing (orother representation are required). Computer graphics may be used if they are keptto a minimum. Be symbolic.b. Second, you should address each literary element (list below) that you find in thestory. Use examples/quotes from the text to support your explanation of where eachelement was found.Make your poster/plot curves interesting and colorful—be creative!Literary Elements1 Characterization A – define both protagonist & antagonistB – direct characterization (for both)C – indirect characterization (for both)D – Are these characters static or dynamic?2 Setting - fully describe how the setting impacts the theme or character development.3 Foreshadowing - fully describe the hints or clues at the things or events that later happenin the story.4 Mood - fully describe the mood of the story.5 Tone - fully describe the tone & explain how the author feels about the subject matter.6 Point of View - 1st person? 3rd person? 3rd person omniscient? Also, pick out a passagefrom the test (with page #) to support your answer.7 Symbols - fully describe the symbol and what it represents.8 Allusion – fully describe at least one allusion from the story and what it is an allusion to.9 Irony – Verbal? Dramatic? Situational? Fully explain what is ironic in the story and whichof the three types of irony it is.10 Theme – state the theme of the story. Remember to begin it with “It is human nature to ”Work Time: Please bring supplies to work on October 11 and 13 for Navy DaysOctober 12 and 14 for Gold DaysPresentations: Sign up for a presentation time October 17 and 19 for Navy DaysOctober 18 and 27 for Navy Days

Jestice/English 1Short Story Project Grading RubricI.Work Days (30 points)A.B.II.You were prepared on all work days with suppliesYou were on task during all work days/ 10 points/ 20 pointsPoster (120 points)A.B.Creativity (High School level work)Neatness (High School level work)/ 15 points/ 15 pointsC.Plot Curveexposition (5)settingtime (2)place (2)other important elements (explain) (2)impact on theme/character (4)conflict (5)rising action/complications (5)turning point/climax (5)falling action (5)resolution (5)/ 40 pointsD.Literary Elements (10 terms, 5 pts. each)/ 50 pointsProtagonistdirectquote from story & page # to supportindirectquote from story & page # to ote from story & page # to supportindirectquote from story & page # to supportstatic/dynamicexplanationForeshadowingquote from story & page # to int of View1st person 3rd person3rd omniscientquote from story & page # to supportSymbolsquote from story & page # to supportexplanationAllusionquote from story & page # to ote from story & page # to supportexplanationThemeexplanation

Jestice/English 1III.Presentation (100 points)Each partner must present the project—divide the work evenly.You must present whether or not your partner is present.INTRODUCTIONInteresting, appropriate attention getterRelevant background information (author & title)Clear statement of purpose for this presentationBODY555444333222111Logical organization/purpose(Ideas so that listeners can follow line of reason)Summary is clear and thoroughDiscussion of Plot Curve(sufficient depth to support purpose)Discussion of Literary Elements(sufficient depth to support purpose)Developed style according to e 4433221154321555444333222111Speaker dresses appropriate for the occasionPresentation lasts 4-6 minutes.Formal EnglishUse proper dictionUse proper grammarUtilize specialized technical language as appropriateMaintains InterestEye contactExtemporaneous delivery(appropriate preparation & appropriate adaptation tothe audience)Avoiding distracting mannerisms(appropriate gestures & body posture)Volume (appropriate level)Rate (appropriate pace & enthusiasm)Enunciation/Clarity (appropriate vocal technique)TOTALIV./100 POINTSTotal Points (points taken from above rubrics)A.B.C.Works DaysPosterPresentation/ 30 points/ 120 points/ 100 pointsTOTAL/ 250 points

Jestice/English 1Short Story Project and Presentation Contractand will be partneringfor the Short Story Project and Presentation.We have chosen as a short story.We understand that this is a partnership and a group grade. We will both participate equally.Each partner must complete his or her portion of the project. If a person fails to fulfill thecontracted project, the other party may choose to separate from the uncooperative member byapproaching Mrs. Jestice with a well-stated argument prior to the presentation. The expelledpartner will then be responsible for all tasks pertaining to the selected short story. The partnerwith the grievance will be responsible for all tasks pertaining to the short story project, as well.The group members have read and understand the above statements.Partner Signature #1(printed name)(signed name)Partner Signature #2(printed name)(signed name)

Choose a short story that we have not read in class from the list below. No two groups in a class may choose the same story. Please sign up for your story on the posted paper. Both partners will read the selected story; think about the plot curve and literary elemen