Capstone: Why do we tell stories?
CAPSTONE:
cap·stone \ˈkap-ˌstōn\ (noun)
1. A stone that seals a door, arch, etc.
2. The high point or crowning achievement
Why do we read stories?
We are going to start with reading stories of our own choosing. They can be fictional, factual, fantastical, or realistic. They need to be stories you have not read before.
QUARTER TWO
- You will read two books over the course of quarter 2
- They must be books you have never read before
- They must be in English
- They can be from any genre
- They must be paper books (but you can use audio too)
QUARTER THREE
- Our definition of "texts" will expand to include...
- Full-length feature film
- Short film and/or television programming
- Short story
- Podcasts
- Music
- Newspaper articles
- Magazine articles
- Documentary
FINAL PROJECT
- An annotated bibliography covering each of the texts you have read this year, DUE: June 7, 2024
- A multi-media project that answers the course's essential question: Why do we tell stories? DUE: June 13, 2023 (pending final info about grading deadlines)
What Goes in the Annotation Box?
Summarize (2-3 sentences)
If someone asked what this story is about, what would you say?
What are the main plot points?
What are some of the major themes of this text?
Evaluate (3-6 sentences) - Answer 2-3 of these questions. Focus on building connections.
What is this story saying about the world we live in?
Why do you think this story is being told and/or retold?
What connections does this story make to the world? Literary? Cultural? Historical?
Why should other people engage with this story?
Does this story have any thematic connections to other stories in your log?
Has this story changed your thinking about the value of storytelling in any way?