Into
the Wild Final Project
Step
1 – Select Your Items
Select
five poems, song lyrics, images, or a combination of these that connect to
Chris’s personality, way of living life, journeys, etc.
(Do not select from the epigraphs
already in the book.)
Step 2 – Create Your Presentation
Create
an attractive, clear Prezi, Slidely, Powerpoint, etc. that includes these
items.
Step 3 – Write Your Explanation
Paragraphs
Write an
explanatory paragraph for each item.
·
This
paragraph will explain what connects the item to Chris and will include specifics and detail.
·
Additionally,
your analysis should include specific
examination of the part(s) of the text that connect to your item, with details and quotes drawn from the text.
Step 4 – Edit
This is
not an essay; you do not need an introduction and conclusion, and you may use
first and second person. It will follow essay conventions in grammar and mechanics,
as well as MLA style. Include in-text citations and a bibliography that
includes all quoted or paraphrased references.
Write well.
Use effective variety in your word choices. (We’ll review this in class.)
Step 5 – Present Your Work
You will
present only the visuals with an explanation. You will not need to present your
paper. You may use notecards if you like or may present extemporaneously.
Grading
Presentation
Delivery
Presenter
is audible, makes eye contact, does not stumble over material. (10 points)
Visuals
Presentation
looks attractive, understandable, and interesting. (10 points)
20 points total
Essay
·
Organization and MLA conventions
o
Does
it make sense? 10
points
o
Does
it follow proper MLA style? 10
points
o
Does
it contain a proper bibliography? 20
points
·
Content
o
Is
it interesting, thought-provoking, and accurate?
o
Does
essay contain specifics and detail? 30 points
·
Mechanics
o
Are
grammar, spelling, punctuation, and usage correct? 30 points
·
Diction (Word Choice)
o
Does
the essay include vivid, precise, and interesting
language?
o
Does
it contain a variety of word choices? 20
points
120 pts. total
