Multi-Genre Project Rubric and Description

Multi-Genre Project
Global Perspective
Sophomore English

Final Power Point Presentation Due Monday January 4
Completed Book Due No Later than Monday January 11

Book will be approximately 50 pages.
1. Final appreciations of two books and one film (The Poisonwood Bible, The Samurai, and “Bend it Like Beckham”)
2. Explorations of the global perspective: themes, issues, and problems (multi-genre writing)
3. Songs, poems, films, and quotations, arranged according to personal choice, with commentary.
4. Relevant images, photos, art work.
5. At least one narrative, either auto-biographical or fictional, with dialogue.
6. Persuasive essay on two global issues of import, one of which is immigration. Note: extra credit for debate participation; see website (Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center)
7. Appreciation of global language issues.

Weekly Points: 20
Total Points: 200

Phase 1: Due Tuesday/Wednesday December 1-2
20 points
**At least one music set (lyrics, image, and discussion page).
**At least one film set (dialogue, image, and discussion page).
**At least one quotations set (quotes, image, discussion page).

Phase 2: Due Friday December 4
20 points
Rough draft of introductory essay: What is my global perspective?
(2-3 pages, typed, double-spaced, 12-pt. font, 1-inch margins)
Observe 6-trait criteria: sentence fluency, organization, word choice, voice/style, conventions, and content.

Phase 3: Due Tuesday/Wednesday December 8-9
20 points
Rough draft of a narrative (story) with a global perspective, either auto-biographical or fictional, with (some) dialogue. Suggested length: 2-3 pages, typed, double-spaced, 12-pt. font, 1-inch margins (note: may be longer if desired….).



Phase 4: Due Friday December 11
20 points
Two Global Issues of Import (Immigration and Another Issue of Your Choice): Find a pro and con article for the two issues (four articles total) on the Opposing Viewpoints website. Explain your position on the two issues and evaluate the opposing viewpoints you have chosen (1-2 pages, typed, double-spaced, 12-pt. font, 1-inch margins); include another page with selected quotations from the four articles.

Phase 5: Due Tuesday/Wednesday December 15-16
20 points
Final appreciation of The Poisonwood Bible, The Samurai, and “Bend it Like Beckham”: Description and personal reaction to the works with an appreciation of their significance within a global perspective (1-2 pages, typed, double-spaced, 12-pt. font, 1-inch margins). Include also images and a quotations page.


Special Considerations:
1. Each phase is a rough draft; either 0, 10, or 20 points will be recorded at due date. The full 20 points can be earned after the due dates upon completion of the rough drafts.
2. Files and images should be accessible in class, either on your account, a jump drive, google docs, or via email. Do not print out materials (SAVE PAPER!).
3. Power Points based on your project, with at least five slides, should be submitted into drop box before Monday January 4. Presentations should be no more than five minutes. (Presentations may include music and/or video, but it isn’t required.)
4. Commentary/discussion pages on books, films, quotes, and music should each be at least one page (typed, double-spaced, 12-pt. font).
5. Printing and construction of book Dec. 14-22