Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Group Assignments- Mockingjay

Essay Details: 200 pts.
Completed in class, Monday January 19th
The essay is an analytical compare and contrast essay between Mockingjay and the song of your choice.
The introduction of the essay needs to include a brief background of the book and the song and incorporate a thorough thesis statement.
The body of the essay must be a minimum of 3 paragraphs and needs to use quotes and lyrics from the book and song. There must be analysis that demonstrates the meaning and likeness or difference between the two. There need to be at least 3 examples of similarities and 2 examples of differences.
The conclusion must be well-written and tie the entire essay together.
Grading will be based on GSP, content, quality of thesis and analysis of meaning.

Art Project:- 150 pts.
Due at the beginning of class on Monday. January 26th 
This is a way to creatively express the themes and meaning behind the book and song.
Your group can create a drawing, painting, sculpture, or a combination of these to convey the message/s of the book and song.
It needs to be WELL-DONE!
A minimum of 32cm x 24cm
A one paragraph explanation of the piece will be turned in as well. It must be typed.

Music Video or Movie Trailer- 300 pts.
Due Monday, February 2nd
Using the song of your choice in the background, create a well-edited, well-acted, and quality music video or movie trailer about Mockingjay.
The video must be between 3 minutes – 6 minutes long. If you use existing footage, it may only take up 1.5 minutes of video time, and the rest must be all original.
It needs to coordinate with the book and with the song, and it needs to flow well and convey the message of the book.
Put time into this! It is worth 300 points, and it needs to be quality. Thank you!


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