The Project
0 Select a short story
0 www.teenink.org has some good ones but it can come
from anywhere you want.
0 Create an engaging PowerPoint that summarizes the
story and identifies the: conflict, climax, and theme.
0 Timeframe:
0 One day to select a story (library)
0 One day to get notes
0 One day to put together the PowerPoint (library)
Marking
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Plot Summary
Vague.
Does not mention characters or
setting.
Simple word choices.
Somewhat detailed.
Mentions characters and setting.
Appropriate word choice.
Fully detailed.
Explains characters and setting.
Engaging word choice.
Conflict,
Climax, and
Theme
Incorrectly identifies the type of
conflict.
Climax is incorrectly identifies and
not linked back to the conflict.
Does not move beyond the literal
message and is unable to identify
a greater message from the author.
Properly identifies one type of
conflict.
Climax is correctly identified but
not linked back to the conflict.
Attempts to move beyond the
literal but does not clearly state
the author’s intended message.
Properly identifies all types of
conflict and explains the primary
one.
Climax is correctly identified and
linked back to the conflict.
Shows an understanding of the text
beyond the literal and explains the
author’s greater message.
Grammar
Grammar and spelling mistakes
are frequent and detract from the
content.
Grammar and spelling mistakes
are noticeable but do not detract
from the content.
Grammar and spelling mistakes are
only noticeable upon careful
inspection.
Use of
Evidence
General statements without
specific reference to the story.
Quotes and paraphrasing are
present but may be too long or not
linked back to argument.
Quotes and paraphrasing are
selectively used from the story.
Visually
Engaging
Not enough use of white space and
images are inappropriately placed
so that they detract from the
writing.
Attempt to use white space.
Images do not overlap with
writing but may not be formatted
neatly.
White space and images are used to
help guide the viewer.
Sample Project using
“Paul’s Case”
Summary
Conflict
0 Explanation
0 Quote
0 Picture
Climax
Theme