Monkey's Paw

Introduction

Welcome Class!!!!!!

You have finished a reading of the Monkey's Paw and should be very aware of how suspenseful and exciting the story is!

BEFORE you can begin this webquest, you must complete your assigned paper of questions on the Monkey’s Paw.

BEFORE you can begin this webquest, you must complete a visual diagram of your completed/alternate ending to the story.

->Create a PPT, Comic Strip, or full page drawing of your ending (it needs detail and color)! This will be completed on lined paper! 

Done with both of those? Well it’s time to start your QUEST!!!!

 

Task

Overview 

->You are going to create a play based on the story you read earlier this week. 

1) You need to choose a talisman of your own 

->Will this talisman bring you good luck or bad luck?

2) Create a setting similar to (doesn’t need to be exact) the story you read

3) Create characters who will interact with the talisman 

->Provide detailed information about the relationship with each character 

4) Be sure to include the elements of Irony and Suspense 

->Irony =the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.

->Suspense= a state or feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what may happen.

5) Create a script where all of the previous 4 elements interact 

Process

Group Work

Step 1:

Groups will be selected by students (no more than 4)

 

Step 2:

The script itself will need to be typed in the following format

 

Character 1: "Things they say are in quotes” things they do are not in quotes 

Character 2:"Things they say in quotes" (notice how a new character talking goes to the next line!)


Step 3:

Your script will need to be acted out by the 4 members of your group, so plan to show this play. Practice your parts! 


Side Step:

->All members should complete equal amounts of work. Example of how to break up the work load

->> Job 1) Script Writer (physical writing, not idea creation) Job 2) Prop creation (talisman and other uses) Job 3) Dramatic planner (plan out the acting portion) Job 4) Leader and facilitator (keep the group focused on rolling) 

 

 

Evaluation

Digital Storytelling : Monkey\'s Paw

      Teacher Name: 

Mr. Bryson

       




    Student Name:     ________________________________________

CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Voice - Consistency Voice quality is clear and consistently audible throughout the presentation. Voice quality is clear and consistently audible throughout the majority (85-95%) of the presentation. Voice quality is clear and consistently audible through some (70-84%)of the presentation. Voice quality needs more attention.
Point of View - Purpose Establishes a purpose early on and maintains a clear focus throughout. Establishes a purpose early on and maintains focus for most of the presentation. There are a few lapses in focus, but the purpose is fairly clear. It is difficult to figure out the purpose of the presentation.
Grammar Grammar and usage were correct (for the dialect chosen) and contributed to clarity, style and character development. Grammar and usage were typically correct (for the dialect chosen) and errors did not detract from the story. Grammar and usage were typically correct but errors detracted from story. Repeated errors in grammar and usage distracted greatly from the story.
Images (Talisman and Props) Images create a distinct atmosphere or tone that matches different parts of the story. The images may communicate symbolism and/or metaphors. Images create an atmosphere or tone that matches some parts of the story. The images may communicate symbolism and/or metaphors. An attempt was made to use images to create an atmosphere/tone but it needed more work. Image choice is logical. Little or no attempt to use images to create an appropriate atmosphere/tone.
Duration of Presentation Length of presentation was 4 minutes. Length of presentation was 3 minutes. Length of presentation was 2 minutes. Presentation was less than 2 minutes long OR more than 4 minutes.
Conclusion

 Have fun with this assignment. It should be a really good time! Also, group grading will be one overall grade, but if you feel your members are not contributing to their best ability, please come see me! 

 

FINAL STEP-> UPLOAD YOUR SCRIPT W/ A PICTURE OF YOUR TALISMAN to EDMODO (assignment should be up by Friday) 

Credits