King Arthur Group Project
For this project, you get to research a variety of information related to King Arthur and the King Arthur stories.
Your project will combine research, writing, speaking, and a reflection of the processes involved in
creating it. I want you to choose themes and ideas that are reflected in the King Arthur legend that interest
you.
You will be working in groups of 2-4 people. (You may choose to work by yourself. If you would like to work by
yourself, please come see me!) Your group project will include a series of mini-assignments dealing with
theme, characters, plot, background information, and symbolism. The purpose of this multi-genre project is to
show a range and depth of knowledge in relation to King Arthur and the King Arthur stories in a highly original,
entertaining, and pleasing format. You will have time, both in and outside of class, to complete your project
before presenting it to your classmates. In addition, you must also write a reflective letter, which describes
what you did and how you went about doing it (what your original plan was, where you got your idea, what you
chose to do).
You will have five to ten minutes to give an oral presentation with your group. You might choose to read one of
your mini-assignments, show a video, or present your project in PowerPoint. The format for the project and the
presentation is up to you and your group.
Now, it's time for you to get started!
REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROJECT:
1. You may work ALONE or in a GROUP with a maximum of 4 people in your group. GROUPS CANNOT
HAVE MORE THAN 4 PEOPLE. If you plan to work alone, please see me!
2. Write a persuasive letter, explaining who you would like to work within your group and how you
plan to go about completing your project. THIS IS DUE TODAY!
3. You must select from the list at least 2 from each area from PLOT, CHARACTER, THEME,
BACKGROUND, and different writing genres to represent your theme in RELATION to King Arthur!
See chart on back for different genre ideas for your project.
4. A Contents page will be required, listing your projects and who completed the requirements for that
portion.
5. A Works Cited page in proper MLA format is required for your project. A MINIMUM of 2 sources is
REQUIRED!
6. All written entries must be typed and presented in a neat manner.
7. All entries must be collected in a binder or some other PROFESSIONAL PRESENATION with a TYPED
WORKS CITED PAGE.
8. Create a presentation to share with the class on your topic. This could be a powerpoint, readings of
your findings, sharing of your videos, etc.
9. Projects are worth 100 points. Presentations are worth 50. Reflections and proposals are worth 15
points each.
10. FINAL PROJECTS ARE DUE on January 31, 2013. NO LATE PROJECTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. IF you aren’t
going to be here, your project must be! Computer problems are NOT ACCEPTABLE as an excuse.
11. If you are not present, your group may decide to present without you. Attendance on your
presentation day is a MUST.
Project Specifics
EACH GROUP MUST PICK 2 FROM THE ITEMS FROM EACH AREA.
If you are working in a group, you MUST select DIFFERENT ITEMS. You
cannot do the same types as the other members of your group.
PLOT:
Draw a picture that illustrates a scene from one of the stories.
Create a newsletter or newspaper based on the events of the King Arthur stories.
Create a visual timeline of events from the life of King Arthur, the Knights and the World of Camelot
Create a Glogster about one of the King Arthur stories.
Create a Prezi or Powerpoint about one of the King Arthur stories and share it with the class.
Draw a comic strip summarizing one of the King Arthur stories.
Reenact a scene and video one of the scenes from King Arthur. Use props and dialogue to tell the story.
Write a 10-15 line love poem of Lancelot and Guinevere
Make a video of a mock newscast discussing all the things going on in Camelot
CHARACTER ANALYSIS:
Create a chart discussing the characters involved in the legend. You may want to include strengths, weaknesses, physical
characteristics, enemies, etc.
Create a song or poem about one of the characters. Poems must be 10-15 lines long.
Design a poster dealing with any of the characters from King Arthur
Draw portraits of any of the characters
Create a collage of any of the characters
Make a video interview of the characters of King Arthur. Be sure to demonstrate their strengths and weaknesses.
Tell a 2 minutes story from one of the characters viewpoints. Realize different characters will be concerned about different things.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Collect five articles from newspapers, INFOHIO, magazines or the internet discussing the life styles of the knights. Write a paragraph
summarizing each article.
Create a Powerpoint, Prezi or Glogster about the life styles of people who lives in the times of King Arthur. It could deal with
marriages, love, dating, knighthood, jousting, armour, weapons, economy, etc.
Design a poster dealing with any historical information you can find about King Arthur
Design a map of Europe from Medieval times
Create a poster comparing life styles from Medieval times to today
Research if King Arthur truly existed. Write a paragraph summarizing your findings.
THEME:
Write an editorial about how Guinevere was treated? Consider if she was treated fairly and did she feel guilty. Explain.
Collect five songs that relate to one of the themes such as shame, guilt, love, sin, suffering, punishment, loyalty, ec.
Design a poster focusing on one of the themes from King Arthur and relate it to real life.
Design a collage focusing on what makes a hero and why the ideals of King Arthur are so relevant to today?
Design a poster discussing what people look for in heroes today.
SYMBOLISM:
Create a list of symbolism in a chart. Draw them and briefly explain each one.
Design a poster dealing with the symbols.
Create a board game based on King Arthur. Incorporate the symbols.
Create a poem or song about one of the symbols from the legend.
YOU MAY USE IDEAS NOT ONE HERE, HOWEVER, THEY MUST BE APPROVED BY ME FIRST!
Review of Final Project Set-Up:
Final project should be submitted in a binder or other presentation material.
1. Title Page –feel free to be creative with your title page! BE SURE TO INCLUDE ALL GROUP
MEMBERS IF YOU ARE WORKING IN A GROUP.
2. Table of Contents – if you are working in a group, YOU MUST LIST WHO COMPLETE EACH GENRE
ENTRY.
3. Proposal Letter to Teacher - If you are working in a group, your group will only need one of these.
4. Contents of your Multigenre Project
5. Reflective Letter(s) – If working in groups, each member must submit one.
6. Works Cited Page – MUST BE IN MLA FORMAT.
7. Lab/Class Usage Time and Research will be a separate grade. You are expected to use class time
wisely.
8. Presentations will be a separate grade. All presentations will be completed on January 31st.