One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest - Creative Project Options
Each group must choose two (2) to complete and present. Please note all language must be
school-appropriate!
Option #1: 6 Word Fiction (50 Points)
Six word fiction reveals much using few words. Choose five (5) characters from our novel and
write his/her story in six words. For example, here are a few stories (not related to our
characters):
For sale: Baby shoes, never worn.
Living with Alzheimer’s: New friends daily!
Home run. Catch! eBay auction. Rich!
A-level work:
Creative and original story
Excellent use of punctuation/diction
Realistic for character, either during or after story
Uses humorous/serious/sarcastic tone as is applies to character
Option #2: Bumper Stickers (50 points)
Design a bumper sticker for three of the characters in the novel that one would expect to see on
the bumper of their cars or displaced in their homes. For each bumper sticker, design it, create
it, and explain its appropriateness in a paragraph beneath it.
A-level work:
Creative and original design
Excellent use of color
Eye-catching
Realistic size
Uses humorous/serious/sarcastic tone as it applies to character
Option #3: Literary Devices (50 points)
This option requires you to analyze specific literary techniques or devices’ effects on the novel.
Some possible examples could include the use of language/dialect, foreshadowing,
characterization, symbolism, or the unique point of view. Choose five literary devices used in
the novel, provide an example quoted (and cited) from the novel, and explain the effect of the
device on the passage, chapter, or novel. Create a chart which reveals your findings!
A-level work:
Clear and easy to understand
Simply designed
Size is appropriate for the information included
Shows level or complexity for literary devices
Examples cited and accurately provided
Reveals depth of understanding of literary devices and novel
Option #4: Musical Accompaniment (50 points)
Imagine a new film version of Cuckoo’s Nest will be made in the coming year, and you are in
charge of the musical accompaniment. Choose at least seven scenes from the novel, and
choose a song that captures the mood, tone, or events of each scene (one song per scene).
For this section you will be required to actually create the playlist and embed a piece of the
music in your presentation. Ever tried Musical.ly? That may be a good option here! Also
provide 4-6 sentences explaining how EACH song accurately and appropriately captures the
essence of the scene. Please provide the explanations on a typed document.
A-Level work:
Each song captures mood or tone of chosen scenes
Music sources cited
Detailed explanations shed light on how music and scenes match
Important scenes chosen
Presentation includes visually important elements for each song