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Glogster Project for The Crucible

100 points For this assignment you will be researching various topics that will prepare you to read The Crucible such as Puritan History, McCarthyism, Arthur Miller, and the Salem Witch Trials.   You will be using the links provided to assist you with your research.   If you would like to use additional sources that is up to you, but you will need to create a Works Cited page if you use any resources other than the ones provided for you.   You will also be provided with guiding questions to assist you with your research. Once you have gathered your research, you will be presenting your material through Glogster.   A Glogster is basically a digital poster.   You will be able to add images, video, or sound to your text to make your poster as creative as possible.   To begin, go to Glogster.   Go ahead and create your own account with Glogster.  There is no other school code.   In the future, you will be able to login with your created account information.   Once you have created an account, click on Create New Glog.   This is where you will create your poster.   Make sure to include the required information on your poster, but other than that, this is your creation.   If you need additional help, ask your teacher. Here is the required information you will need to include on your Glogster as well as the websites (click on the titles) to assist you with your research: Puritans     Who were the Puritans?     What did they believe in?     Why did they cross the Atlantic? McCarthyism     Who was Joseph McCarthy?     Where did the term McCarthyism come from?     Define anti-communism. Arthur Miller     Where was he born?     What other literature is he famous for?     Why did Arthur Miller write a book about the Salem Witch Trials? Salem Witch Trials     What were the Salem Witch Trials?     List some accused witches.     Give a brief overview of the procedure of the Salem Witch Trials. View the rubric to see how you will be graded on this assignment.   Once you create your Glogster, you will be asked to save and publish it.   After you save it, you will be given a web address for your Glog.   You need to save this web address and submit the link for grading. ***If you are unable to use Glogster contact your teacher for other presentation options such as PowerPoint.***                                                    20 Points 17 Points 15 Points 10 Points Research Information . The Glogster includes all required elements in a thoughtful manner. All 4 research topics have been included. The Glogster includes most of the required elements. One of the research topics was not fully covered. The Glogster is missing some of the required elements. Two of the research topics were not fully covered. The Glogster is missing much of the required elements. Three or more of the research topics were not covered. Neatness   The Glogster is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness. The Glogster is attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness. The Glogster is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy. The poster is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive. Creativity The design of the Glogster reflects an exceptional degree of student creativity. One or two of the graphics used on the Glogster reflect student creativity in their creation and/or display. The design of the Glogster is student made, but shows little creativity. The design of the Glogster shows no creativity. Effort The design of the Glogster reflects an exceptional degree of student effort. The design of the Glogster reflects an adequate degree of student effort. The design of the Glogster reflects an inadequate degree of student effort. The design of the Glogster shows little or no student effort. Grammatical Correctness There were no grammar or spelling errors. One or two grammatical errors were evident. Three or more grammatical mistakes were evident. It is apparent that the student did not proofread his/her Glogster

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Original Satire Narrative

This is the Satire Creation Assignment for the culminating assignment. 

Original Satire Narrative Prewriting Assignment

 

Much like the satires you have just examined, you will now create your own original satire.   Think of a TV show which will be the basis of your parody.   You will eventually write a two page script with dialogue including stereotypical characters and multiple examples of satire.

To help you get started, answer following. This is worth 20 points

1.        What tv show or movie will your story satirize?  In other words, what show will you make fun of? 2pts

2.        What is the title of your parody? Often a satire or parody uses part of the title of a real show and then changes it up a little. For example:  “Family Fight” for “Family Feud” or “Space Balls” for “Star Wars”.  2pts

3.        Where is it going to take place? 2pts

4.        Think about your cast of characters and their relationships. Who will your stereotypical characters be?  List the characters and briefly describe them. 5 pts

5.        What is the storyline? Briefly state what your narrative is about. 5 pts

6.        What elements of the original show will you put into your parody?   How will you plan to do this? 4 pts

Rough Draft:  Satirical Narrative

1.        Establish the setting:  should be familiar to the audience but with a twist

2.       Introduce the main characters:  need to be stereotypical characters

3.       Describe the conflict or the situation:  use vivid language that fits the setting and characters.  Find everyday occurrences and add humor to them through stereotypes and parodies.

4.       Detail the events:  add in dialogue

5.       Describe the climax:  make this exciting and humorous

6.       Describe the resolution:  what happens after the climax

(2 pages, MLA format, 12 font, double spaced)

Satire Narrative Instructions and Rubric:

Write a two-page narrative script with dialogue including stereotypical characters and multiple examples of satire.

Must include:

·         Dialogue

·         Stereotypical characters (ie:  wise old man, spoiled rich kid, dumb jock, nerdy academic etc)

·         Plot:  exposition with setting and introduction of characters, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

·         Satire/parody

·         Original and creative

·         Strong mechanics (spelling, grammar, punctuation)

·         Outline, rough draft, final draft  

·         50 points possible

Categories	10	7	5	2
Script Requirements 7—too long but still needed a resolution	Script was two pages in length and included a title, stereotypical characters, dialogue	Script was two pages in length but was missing one of the required elements and the exposition needed more detail.	One of the required elements was missing from the script.	Two or more of the required elements were missing.
Plot   7  -What happens afterwards.  How is the conflict resolved?	Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution	1 part of the plot was missing	2 parts of the plot was missing	3 or more parts of the plot were missing
Satire 5	The satire included in the script was evident; there were numerous examples.	There were several examples of satire.	There could have been more examples of satire, and/or it was hard to understand exactly what was being satirized.	The script did not contain enough examples of satire.
Creativity 10 Even though the requirements are not all met, you have a lot of detail in your setting and of your characters.	The written script reflects an exceptional degree of student creativity.	Most of the script displays student creativity.	The script is student written, but shows little creativity.	The written script shows no creativity or effort.
Mechanics 5- One more rewrite always helps to catch these small errors.  These kinds of errors do distract for the reader.	There were no grammar or spelling errors.	One or two grammatical errors were evident.	Three or more grammatical mistakes were evident.	It is apparent that the student did not proofread his/her scene.
34/50  If you were doing another rewrite, I would suggest you examine your overall meaning.  What exactly are you trying to tell society?  What is the parody.  Where is the humor /satire?  Not sure how the parody works.  You are a great story teller/  Just need to see how it works for the assignment.

 Comments were also included in the body of the story for several areas of attention.  Compliments need to be plentiful and genuine.