DUE DATE: Monday & Tuesday, May 13 - 14, 2002

 

Overview

ü      You will voice your own comprehension of your character’s point of view

ü      You will provide your analysis of the character and interpret their real life application

ü      You will identify themes in your character’s interaction in the world

ü      You will be given an opportunity to emulate the language spoken by your character, in portraying your perspective

ü      You will depict an accurate time and sequence of your character’s life, with careful transitions that your audience can easily comprehend

 

Guidelines

ü      Characterization begins the moment you enter class on the assigned presentation day

ü      Students will be expected to dress as they think their character might. An explanation of why certain aspects of costume depict their character will be given additional points.

ü      Speaking time: 5 minutes and should include the following:

1.     Summarized oral history of your character

2.     A description of what your character has learned from three specific life experiences, true to their own nature, that prove your interpretation of your assigned character

3.     An analysis of your character and interpretation of how they experience the world, as expressed through their thoughts from Amy Tan’s Joy Luck Club

 

Grading

 

Joy Luck Club Presentations

ENGLISH II, Hansen
Character Assignment: _________________________
Presenter’s Name:_________________________

GENERAL CONTENT

1 = low      3/6 = average     5/10 = high competency

Introduction                         

Body

Content

Conclusion

1     2     3    4      5

2     4     6     8     10

2     4     6     8     10

1     2     3    4      5

DELIVERY / PERFORMANCE

 

Eye contact

Use of voice (clarity and volume)

Poise & Professionalism

Dress & Appearance

1     2     3    4      5

1     2     3    4      5

2     4     6     8     10

2     4     6     8     10

KNOWLEDGE OF MATERIAL

 

Accuracy

Knowledge of material

Uses specific experiences from the text to illustrate analysis

Carefully illustrated examples from character’s perspective (no bias)

2     4     6     8     10

2     4     6     8     10

2     4     6     8     10

2     4     6     8     10

 

Total Score ___/100

 

* Feel free to store materials in room 207 during the school day if you will need props for your presentation. You may also dress in character during lunch or before the bell rings for class.