Literary Festival

 

Points

Signature

 

Component 1: Project Plan

 

 

Due: ________

 

Draft

__/10

 

 

 

Final

__/10

 

 

Component 2: Research

 

 

Due: ________

 

Research Question

__/10

 

 

 

Annotated Webliography

SEPARATE RUBRIC

 

Bibliography

__/10

 

 

 

10 pages notes

__/50

 

 

Component 3: Works Cited

 

 

Due: ________

 

5 Source Cards

__/10

 

 

 

Final Sheet

__/25

 

 

Component 4: Written Components

 

 

 

 

Request Letter

__/25

 

Due: ________

 

Presentation Piece

__/50

 

Due: ________

 

Thank You Letter

__/25

 

Due: ________

Component 5: Project

 

 

 

 

Judge Rubrics

__/150

SEPARATE RUBRIC

 

Audience Rubrics

__/25

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All sections will by initialed and graded by Mrs. Hodits.  She will keep her copy in the grade book.

 

Research Project Requirements:

Literature

You will select a literary work or compilation from the cultural area of your interest.  (You may no do any American Literature).

I.e. King Arthur Legends

     Shakespeare play (Julius Caesar, As You Like It)

    Additional Greek play (Such as Oedipus Rex)

    A collection of Chinese proverbs

Annotated Webliography

You complete your research question, list of credible sources, and appropriate annotations.  (All is based on literary reading)

Research

You will become an expert on the selected cultural aspect surrounding your literary selection.  To prove your expertise to Mrs. Hodits, you will provide Mrs. Hodits with a research packet, Works Cited, and written element.  The written element will be used at your presentation and will contain parenthetical citations. You must explore book, online databases, and credible Web sites.

Presentation

You will prepare an interactive twenty-five minute presentation. Your presentation must include a technical and visual component. Your presentation will display your knowledge of the cultural component and its connection to the literary pieces you chose.

Speaking

You must be polished and professional.  You must be clear, enthusiastic and motivated regarding your topic.

Technical

You will provide a technical component to your presentation.  This technical component will enhance your presentation and could be a Web site, PowerPoint, interactive game, etc.

Writing

You will provide a written pamphlet, brochure, flyer, or other handout.  This handout will provide additional evidence to your audience of your research and expertise.  The handout must include parenthetical citations from your research notes.