Short+Story+Assignment


 * Each group has been assigned a short story. The group must create a wikispace page to display their knowledge of the short story and further research. After the pages are completed, the groups will present their wikis to the class.

Each wikispace page must include:**

//(The number is the assigned point value for that requirement.)//

Page Number where story can be found in your textbook (1) Title (1) Author (1) Date published (2) Background Information of Author (8) Other works published by this author (3) Plot diagram (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, denoument) - Explanation of each section; A summary broken up into sections (20) Setting of story (4) Time Period Research - What took place during this time period in this setting? (8) Point of View and explanation of point of view (4) TWO Imagery examples with page number (6) Characterization of ALL CHARACTERS (round, flat, dynamic, static) - Explanation as to why (10) Mood of the story (3) TWO Examples of Suspense (6) Main Character descriptions (5) FIVE Important Quotes and explanations (10) ONE Theme in your story with description of purpose and lesson on life (8) ONE symbol in your story with explanation (6) TWO examples of Direct Characterization with the direct characterization underlined (4) TWO examples of Indirect characterization with the indirect characterization explained (4) THREE vocabulary words (your choice) with definition, part of speech, an original sentence using the word, one antonym, one synonym (9)

Lastly, you must include a story critique. Give it a rating of 1-3 stars. Act as if you are a famous critic of literature. What was great about this story? What needed work? This is completely your voice. Your critique must be a minimum of 20 sentences long. (20) 5 Pictures (15) 3 Links (12) Color (5)
 * MUST INCLUDE AT LEAST**:
 * Your wikipage must be well organized! The information should be found easily.**

**Rubric:**

Wiki Page Knowledge of story 10 points Completion of all requrements 175 points Presentation 15 points

TOTAL: 200 points
 * This is a MAJOR assignment. Take your time and produce a quality product! Your project is due on Monday, March 9th. Your grades will be emailed to you through your wiki.

GOOD LUCK!**