Academic Twelfth Grade
Mrs. Zeglen
I. Introduction:
Beginning with the fourth marking period, each of you will have an opportunity to create a multi-media project that revolves around a theme, idea, or emotion of your choice. Your focus may be something that amazes, puzzles or intrigues you�or all of the above. In any case, be sure it is something that motivates you to learn!
II. Definition:
An exhibition may be viewed, in its simplest terms, as an advanced show-and- tell in which you demonstrate: 1) your complete immersion in your chosen area of focus and 2) that you have learned something worthwhile.
III. Core Components In Detail:
A. Research Component (~5 pages, w/several sources and Works Cited):
history/origin/causes of....
criticism/essays written about....
recent developments/ events in....
statistics/studies about....
social/political/ economic problems which illustrate....
B. Writing Component (choose at least two of the following categories):
1. Creative Writing - parody, newspaper, "how-to" booklet, short story, poem, monologue....????
2. Expository - define, analyze, argue, persuade
3. Journal - keep an ongoing reaction/progress journal during the independent study; record your feelings about the subject, or document your progress as you work......????
4. Letter - write a letter to someone you love (or like) telling about your experience in detail
C. Fine Arts Component:
Find or create and perform or share with the class:
Music, art, video, Theater, Photography, Dance�. Or any other alternative means of expression.
D. Literary Component:
1. Novel: Take informal notes or keep a reaction journal. You must have an introduction sheet to your novel and three informal responses. These responses must show the beginning, middle, and end of your novel.
2. Related Readings: Minimum of two-three short stories/poems that deal with your subject. Include a copy of these readings and a reaction to each. If the selections are too long, then include a source on where to obtain this literary piece.
IV. The Presentation. The Presentations will be in small groups.
A. The presentation must contain the four required components
B. The presenter must narrate effectively
C. The presentation must tie components together thematically with smooth transitions from one to the next. Remember to make clear how each component relates to your theme. (P. S. - Be creative about the point of view from which you narrate ! Perhaps you might want to conduct your exhibition in character or through music...)
D. The presenter must utilize some physical format for display, such as posters, power-point presentation, a bulletin board, an album or a portfolio; this should display some or all of the required components and should be worked into the exhibition. At the very least every student should have a poster board if not a more substantial display.
E. Demonstrates diligence, creativity, and scholarship
Each student will fulfill the following core requirements. It is up to the student to determine how each of these components can be best shaped to develop/define/ illustrate the subject/the student's relationship to /feelings about the subject. Some suggestions are listed below each component; there are other possibilities that may better suit specific cases.
V. Criteria for Evaluation
A. COHERENCE: Is theme clearly stated? Components thematically connected? Does narration continually reinforce theme?
B. DEPTH: Does each component reflect effort, thought and scholarship?
C. DILIGENCE: Did you work hard all through the process?
D. CREATIVITY: Does exhibition reflect original thought and expression? Did the assignment propel you into new territory?