Mask Project and Informative Process Essay Oedipus Rex English II Objective – Create a mask (similar to the masks used in Greek drama) that represents a character, motif, or theme from the play. Create a four paragraph process essay that includes an introduction and thesis statement, a body paragraph detailing the steps you completed to create the mask, a body paragraph explaining what your mask and its elements symbolize, and a conclusion that reflects on what you learned by completing this assignment. Use MLA format for formal writing. Requirements The mask represents a specific character, motif, or theme from the play. It includes at least 5 specific details and/or symbols that represent the character, motif, and/or theme. The mask shows planning, detail, creativity and artistic effort. Color and space are utilized wisely and proportionally. The informative process essay is at least four paragraphs in length, adheres to MLA format for formal writing, and includes the following: Introduction – Grabs the reader’s attention, includes information about how you picked your topic, presents thesis statement that involves what you learned why completing this assignment. Body Paragraph #1 – Presents a topic sentence, includes vivid details about the steps you completed to make the mask, provides commentary on what worked, as well as struggles and problems you encountered. Body Paragraph #2 – Presents a topic sentence, explains the meanings behind the details/symbols of the mask, connects these meaning back to details/lessons from the play. Conclusion – Returns to the thesis statement about what you learned, summarizes the main ideas of the 2 body paragraphs, leaves the reader with a final thought about your process and the play. Grades – The mask is worth 40 points. The process essay is worth 35 points. The quick write information process piece is worth 3 points. The mask planning sheet is worth 5 points. The 2 project logs are worth 3 points each. The process essay rough draft is worth 10 points. Total = 100 Points for all parts of the assignment. Steps in the Process Step One – Writing an Informative Process Essay Read page 179 and pages 193-196 to learn about writing an informative process essay. Complete a quick write process piece to practice this writing technique. Critique process writing in class for further understanding Step Two – Read Oedipus Rex Understand the characters, motifs, and themes of Oedipus Rex well. Read, both during class and at home. Complete character analysis worksheets. Answer study guide questions. Engage in the whole class discussion after reading the play. Step Three – Plan your Mask Select your topic (character, motif, or theme). Be creative and pick something that you find interesting. Complete the mask planning worksheet Make a rough sketch of what you want your final mask to look like. Use pencil and crayons, colored pencils, or markers to draw a picture of it. Step Four – Record your Creation Process As you create you mask, record everything that you do. Complete the 2 process logs, which will help you with your body paragraphs Step Five – Create your Mask Begin your mask at home. We will have one class workday, and I will provide some basic art supplies – glue, scissors, etc. Bring additional art supplies with you to class (glitter, paint, beads, feathers, etc.) to use for your mask. Finish your mask at home. Step Six – Rough Draft – Informative Process Essay After finishing your mask, complete the rough draft of your process essay. Remember to include a thesis, 2 body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Step Seven – Revision Complete the self-review sheet for your process essay. Fix parts of your essay that don’t work. Correct grammar and spelling; eliminate use of ‘to be’ verbs Step Eight – Presentation Bring your completed mask to class for a grade Submit your informative process essay for a grade