Parody Assignment
Team members: (3-4)
Team must sign up for one chapter that you will parody. That sign-up sheet is on the stage. If a
team does not choose chapters, a chapter will be assigned to your team.
Date and chapters
Chapters
Presentation date
Assignment:
Create a Dr. Seuss-style book to parody one chapters of The Scarlet Letter
Monitor will complete the Collaboration Work Skills Evaluation for each member of the team and
submit on the day of presentation.
Each team member will present a self-evaluation form on the day of presentation.
The instructors will score using the Parody Presentation Rubric. Grades will be determined using all
three rubrics.
Not submitting a required rubric on the presentation date will result in a lower score for
individual students.
Team member job description – person responsible
Writer(s)
Composes Seuss-style text based on a specific Seuss book.
Text must maintain integrity to the original work. Length may be
Modified if text is too long or too short for purpose of book
Name(s) this
may include
more than one
person
Name
Crafter and/or artist
This person creates the book format using method of choice. The person is
responsible for art work, construction, color and general formatting
Name
Editor
This person should be good at proofreading. The task of the editor is to take
the original story and compare the parody. Most important is how well the
parody parallels the original. Obviously, the editor will pay attention to
conventions as well as assignment specifications.
Reader(s)
The reader is an integral part of the assignment because (s)he sells the parody.
The reader will be responsible for presenting a portion of the original to provide
context. The reader will then present using the best practices of oral
interpretation to present the parody. The parody should be in a book format,
but the presentation should reflect the group’s effort.
Caution: if you decide to use more than one reader, be sure to practice or have a
script ready. The presentation should appear rehearsed and fluid. Reads must
dress in appropriate speech presentation attire.
Name(s)
Monitor and Evaluator
Name
The monitor will sign up, set deadlines and follow progress to be sure the
assignment is ready for presentation. The monitor will also submit an evaluation
form for the group’s work.
Individual
Each member is responsible for his or her own self-evaluation form. This must
be completed and submitted on the day of parody presentation.
Parody Presentation
(instructor evaluation form)
The Scarlet Letter – Seuss-style
Names_________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Chapters
Category
4
3
2
1
Integrity to
assigned
chapters
Details remained true
to the original work by
Hawthorne and
capsulated the
content of assigned
chapters
Rhythm, voice and
punctuation fits the
story line and helps
the audience really
get into the story
Details paralleled
the original
chapters, but missed
one essential detail
Details somewhat
reflected the original
work, but it lacked
multiple essential
elements
At best the details reflected
a Spark Note version of the
text. Lacked depth and
understanding of
Hawthorne’s work
Occasionally speaks
too fast or too
slowly for the story
line. The pacing
(rhythm and voice
punctuation) is
relatively engaging
for the audience
Images create an
atmosphere or tone
that matches some
of the story.
Images may
communicate
symbolism and/or
metaphor
Establishes a
purpose early on and
maintains a focus for
most of the
presentation
Some awareness of
audience in design.
Some graphics
and/or vocabulary
was lost on audience
Tries to use rhythm,
voice and punctuation,
but it is often
noticeable that the
pacing does not fit the
story line. Audience is
not consistently
engaged
An attempt was made
to use images to create
an atmosphere/tone
but it needed more
work.
Image choice was
logical
No attempt to match the
pace of the story telling to
the story line or the
audience.
There are a few lapses
in focus, but the
purpose is fairly clear.
It is difficult to figure out
the purpose of the
presentation
Students chose
graphics and
vocabulary that was
confusing to the
audience.
Demonstrated little
awareness of audience
Student attire, needed
more rehearsal and/or
uneasy demeanor
Limited awareness of the
needs and interest of
audience
Voice-Pacing
Images
Purpose
Images create a
distinct atmosphere
or tone that matches
the intent of the
story. Images may
communicate
symbolism and/or
metaphors
Establishes a purpose
early on and maintains
the focus throughout
Audience
awareness
Strong awareness of
audience in design and
presentation of the
book. Voice and
graphics chosen fit
the target audience
Poise
Appeared
professionally
dressed, wellrehearsed and/or
confident demeanor
Student attire was
adequate, generally
prepared and/or
positive demeanor
Total Points for presentation_____________________/24
Little or not attempt to use
images to create an
appropriate atmosphere/tone
Attire reflected negatively
on the presentation,
demonstrated minimal
preparation and/or uncertain
demeanor
Collaborative Work Skills: Scarlet Letter – Seuss Style (to be completed and submitted by
monitor)
Name____________________________________________(one per group member-include monitor)
Monitor: Rate each member of your team using the rubric below. Just put an X through the box that best
describes the team member performance. Total the number of points earned and write at the bottom of the
page along with your signature.
CATEGORY
Contributions
4
3
Often provided
useful ideas was a
strong member
who tried hard
2
Sometimes provided
ideas. A
satisfactory member
who did what was
required
Quality of
work
Provided the highest
quality of work
Provided quality
work
Provided work that
needed to be
checked/redone by
other group member
to insure quality
Group
effectiveness
Consistently made
suggestions and
volunteered to make
the project more
effective
Occasionally made
suggestions and
volunteered to
make the project
more effective
Focus on task
Self-directed.
Consistently stayed
on task and did what
needed to be done
Other members
could count on this
person. Did what
needed to be done
most of the time
Working with
others
Almost always listens
to others, shares and
supports efforts.
Tries to keep people
working well together
Usually listens to,
shares with and
supports others.
Does not cause
waves in the group
Completed what was
required by group to
present an effective
project but did not
volunteer or make
additional
suggestions
Other group
members must
sometimes nag, prod,
and remind the
person to complete
task
Often listens to,
shares with, and
supports the efforts
of others.
Sometimes not a
good team member
Routinely provided
useful ideas
throughout the
process. Participated
fully demonstrated a
lot of effort-positive
leader
1
Rarely provided
input and/or
useful ideas. Did
not(attendance or
otherwise) or may
have refused to
participate in the
process
Provided work
that needed to be
redone or did not
submit work
leaving the work
to other group
members
Did not volunteer
nor make
suggestions. Did
not work on
project to make it
more effective
Lets others do the
work. Rarely
focused on task
and what needed
to be done
Rarely listens to,
shares with and
supports the
efforts of others.
Often not a good
team member
Monitor name______________________________________________________________
Total Points earned by student_______________/20
Self-evaluation of Group Participation: Scarlet Letter-Seuss-style
(each person must complete the following rubric for him(her)self and submit on assigned presentation
date.)
Rate yourself using the rubric below. Just put an X through the box that best describes team member
performance. Total the number of points earned. Write the points at the bottom of the page along with your
signature.
CATEGORY
Discussion
Prepared
Behavior
5
I fully participated in
discussion. I listened to
others and paid attention
to their ideas and was
present for all group
meetings
I was always on time for
my group work and I had
all the supplies needed.
3
I generally participated in
discussion. I sometimes got side
tracked or was present for most
group meetings
1
I did not participate in the
discussion. I was frequently
not present for meetings
I was on time for my group work
and I had most of the supplies
needed
I remained in my group
and participated in its
activities. I completed all
work required of me and
it was on time and done
well. I always treated my
group members with
respect.
I occasionally was out of my group
or off task. I completed most of
the work required of me on time.
I treaded my teammates with
respect.
I was late or not present
for group work or I had to
leave the room during that
time.
I was usually bored with the
group activity. Most work
was completed by other
members of the group.
Total points __________
Name__________________________________________________________
Fourth PERIOD
Chapters
Present
ation
Date
1-2
Parody signup sheet (3-4 members per group required)
Group
1
10/18
3-4
2
10/18
5-6
3
10/18
7-8
10/20
4
9-10
10/20
5
11-12
6
10/20
13-14
7
10/25
15-16
8
10/25
17-18
9
10/25
19-20
10
10/28
21-22
11
10/28
22-23
12
10/28
Member
Member
Member
Member
Fourth Period
Chapters
Present
ation
Date
Parody signup sheet (5-6members per group required)
Group
1-2
1
3-4
2
5-6
3
7-8
4
9-10
5
11-12
6
13-14
7
15-16
8
17-18
9
19-20
10
21-22
11
22-23
12
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member