Motif Presentation
King Lear
Honors English IV 2014
Motif: ____________________________________
Members: _______________________________________________________________
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Rubric:
______ / 10 points At least one example of direct text which supports the motif is given from
each act in the play.
______ / 10 points The examples clearly depict the motif and how the group establishes the
progression of it throughout the play.
______ / 15 points Each example is fully explained in relationship to the theme that your motif
extablishes. Explanation should include speaker, act, scene and line numbers. Below is an
example.
When we our betters see bearing our woes,
We scarcely think our miseries our foes.
(Edgar, Act III. vii, 101-102)
______ / 15 points The theme is clearly stated in a full sentence. Theme should be broad and
holistic to the play, not specific to a character or plot event.
______ / 10 points Each member of the group presents an equal portion of the presentation.
______ / 10 points Slides are essentially error-free. Please check your slides for spelling and
punctuation errors.
______ / 5 points A handout with each quote is provided for the class to take notes.
______ / 70 points total
PowerPoint Overview:
5 slides of quotes minimum
5 slides of quote explanation minimum
1 slide for theme (should appear before quotes)