English+11+Final+Project


 * Culminating “American Story” Project **

The American story is a dynamic and constantly changing tale, filled with themes and concepts, both triumphant and disappointing, heartbreaking and horrifying, elusive and tangible... You now play an important part in that legacy, telling a unique and wholly American Tale. Each group will contribute a strand by focusing on one part of the American story. The story we weave for future generations of Americans will largely depend on your understanding of who we are as a people, who we aspire to become, and how all of that is rooted in who we have been. This project will ask you to prove a deep understanding of the course content and will invite you to contribute your voice to the chorus of the American song.

//Purpose:// Your presentation will demonstrate an understanding of the American story as it has been defined through the literary genres and movements presented in this course. Projects must seamlessly integrate your interpretation of the American story through the synthesis of various texts and authors. What has been said about America, and who has said it?

//Audience:// Junior level students and teachers

//Assignment:// In groups of three or less (NO MORE THAN THREE), capture the story.

Requirements:  >> Ø **__ Theme __** : explain the theme you have chosen >> Ø **__ Project Description __** : explanation of your project >> Ø **__ Supporting Literature and Authors __** : explanation of how each piece of literature/author was alluded to/utilized in your project and how it connects/relates to your chosen theme >> Ø **__ Collaboration __** : explanation of role each group member played within project Parameters: Ø ONE Clear Unifying theme (See Flickinger, Foltz, or Shubert for additional guidance) Ø Touch on ALL literary movements/genres Ø Meaningful allusions that support the theme
 * **You must have a Creative and Analytical Component**
 * Creative Options: (Choose ONE)
 *  Video Presentation (5-8 minutes)
 *  Web Page
 * Art (Single or Series)
 * Soundtrack CD and lyric book
 * Children's book (32 pages in length--16 written, 16 illustrations)
 * Short Story (7-10 pages in length)
 * Original song (3-5 minutes) Recorded with Lyrics
 * Other (must be approved by teacher before beginning)
 * Analytical: (One Per Group)

Successful projects will Ø Represent a clear singular theme Ø Reference texts and theories from the course that support/communicate theme Ø Avoid relying on historical characters or literary storylines—(do not just copy storylines) Ø Demonstrate appropriate style and tone Ø Inspire/Engage your audience Ø Impress us and yourselves <span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Wingdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Wingdings; msobidifontfamily: Wingdings; msofareastfontfamily: Wingdings; msolist: Ignore;">Ø Presentations/Projects--regardless of your choice--must be clean and well-organized