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Romanticism Project Assignment Sheet English 11

As our Romanticism unit comes to a close, you will be creating and presenting multimedia projects to show your knowledge of the Romantic Movement. Please choose one of the following projects:

Option #1: Students will create a soundtrack for Romanticism. Each student will be responsible for picking 3 modern Romantic songs. The soundtrack must include the following elements:

 3 songs burned onto a disk  An explication of the lyrics for each song (explain what they mean)  A brief description of how each song fits at least two of the traits of Romanticism  A dedication to one Romantic writer, and explain why  Cover art which reflects the student’s understanding of Romantic ideas—any medium is acceptable  A brief, informal presentation of your work (max. 5 minutes)  A completed self-assessment sheet

Option #2: Students will create a modified PechaKucha presentation on one of the following:  show the class what they have learned about Romanticism (doesn’t have to be a list of facts – be creative and make connections)  teach the class about a Romantic American author we didn’t study (for ideas, see your literature book or your teacher; topic must be approved)  teach the class more about a Romantic American author we did study

PechaKucha is a unique way of using PowerPoint to bolster audience engagement (more info at http://www.pecha-kucha.org). Students create 15 PowerPoint slides which will each be displayed for 20 seconds, creating an overall presentation of visuals, music, and words. The presentation must include the following elements:  15 slides—with at least 10 images and 2 pieces of music  A short rationale explaining the choices you made  A storyboard or outline for your presentation—should show what images / text / music will be playing / showing and what you will be saying  A 5 minute presentation to the class  A completed self-assessment sheet

Please see the attached rubric for more information on grading, etc. Name Date Block

Romanticism Project Rubric and Self-Assessment

4 - Exceeding 3 - Meeting 2 - Approaching 1 - Failing Knowledge of Project shows a Project clearly Project shows a Project shows lit- Romanticism deep understand- shows under- very basic under- tle or no under- ing of Romanti- standing of Ro- standing of Ro- standing of Ro- cism manticism manticism manticism Execution Execution of Project is well Execution of Project was not project deepens executed. The project may im- attempted, or was our understand- execution helps pede our ability “thrown togeth- ing of Romanti- our understand- to understand er” cism. Students ing of Romanti- Romanticism. (and teacher) un- cism. derstand Roman- ticism more fully after viewing your project Completeness Project is com- Project is com- Project is lacking Project is lacking plete and profes- plete 1-2 minor ele- multiple ele- sional. You paid ments ments close attention to detail Effort Project is “your Project shows Project shows Project shows al- best work” you worked hard you put forth most no effort some effort, but not enough This box for teacher use only. Total /16

x 7 = /112 Comments

Highlight the areas where you feel your project belongs, and, in the space below, write a brief narrative explaining why you think your project belongs there. Attach an additional sheet if needed.