DePalo – IMST.

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Unit I Final Project – 100 pts

Choose one of the following options below. You may work with a partner or alone.

1. Write an original short story (at least 4 pages double spaced). It should include an
original title and at least five of the following literary terms we discussed during this unit:
 Suspense • Foreshadowing • Dramatic Irony
 Internal Conflict • Verbal Irony • Situational Irony
 Symbolism • Ambiguity • Flashback
 Characterization • Point of View • External Conflict
(direct/indirect)
In your story, you must highlight each part where you used a literary term and write the
literary term in the margin next to it.

2. Design a classified advertisement for a job position that would appear in a newspaper.
Then, select a character from a short story we’ve read and type a resume from that
character as if he/she is applying for the job opening. Be sure to choose a well-detailed
character that we know much about. The ad must be designed and written to look like a
real newspaper ad and the resume must resemble an actual resume (one full page
including a cover letter). In the resume, include an objective, prior positions and job
experience, education/schools and degrees (if any), hobbies and interests. The final
component is a list of interview questions the employer would ask the character and the
answers the character would give on the interview for the job (at least 10 questions and
answers). Make sure the responses include information relating to the short story the
character is in. (Must be typed)

3. Create a comic strip or a storyboard for one of the stories we’ve read. Be sure that the
captions and illustrations explain the main events of the plot. You don’t have to include
every detail – only those that are most important in the story. The pictures may be
elaborate or simple, but effective. As part of your comic strip add onto the ending of the
story. Where would it go from there? Add at least two additional scenes. You should
have at least 12 scenes with captions underneath each explaining what is occurring in
each scene. The strip should look colorful and creative.

4. Rewrite three of the short stories as a poem or a song. Be sure to include important
details, symbols, incidents and conflicts. Each poem or song should be at least 10 lines
long and typed with an original title (the song could be a rap) – BE CREATIVE.

5. Create a poster on which you choose at least one symbol to represent each story we’ve
read in this Unit (there are 6 stories total). Underneath each symbol, write a paragraph
explaining what the symbol is, what it means and how it best represents each story. The
poster must be large, colorful and creative.

6. Create a 3-D model of an important scene in one of the short stories. In the model,
you should include as much detail from the story to show the actual event and
surroundings of the characters in the story. The scene should include characters, setting
and a one page explanation of the scene you chose, why it is important in the story and
what details you included in your model.
Sample Rubric
Followed Directions
 All parts of the assignment are present. /20

Knowledge of the Unit

 The project shows an understanding of the
stories that were read, the characters, events and
lessons. /35
 Specific details and examples from the stories
are incorporated into the project.

Creativity
 The project is neat and put together well.
 The project is visually appealing. /25
 The project shows that time and effort was put
into it.
Mechanical Errors
 The project was proofread and edited before
being turned in. /20
 There are no grammatical or spelling errors that
take away from the assignment.