One way to show your understanding of the novel is through written analysis; another way is through class discussion. This project is another way--one that might appeal to some of you more than others-- to show your understanding of this most famous novel. The project permits full expression to your initiative, creativity, and sense of humor.
Your work should take a form appropriate to the meaning: music, video, written narrative, Photoshop display or skit presented to the class, etc. Your tone may be serious or comic. The evaluation will be based on the following:
•Your knowledge of the novel based on the details you use;
•Your interpretation of the novel and its range beyond class discussion;
•Your skill in presentation.
Whatever form of presentation you choose, it will be evaluated using the same questions:
How does your presentation use the novel?
How does it expand or deepen our understanding of the novel?
Process:
1) As you read the novel, make note of favorite language, scenes, characters and situations. You need to come up with ONE question you would like to answer in your project. This is essential to the project.
For example, What if the Creature had lived next to a different family than he did? What would his life have been like?
What if the novel does not end the way it appears to end?
What does the creature look like?
Why are there so many different versions of the novel on film?
What is the appeal of the character of the Creature?
2) After you have identified your question, you need to decide on the best form for your exploration of the question.
For example, is an essay the best way for you to answer the question? A video? A graphic? A power point? A drawing?
3) Develop the project. You will have class time on Feb. 24, 25, 28, and March 1 to work on the project. Whatever form you take, you need to provide a written commentary as to why you selected the scene/s you did.
All work on this project must be done with no outside sources except those approved by me.