Midsummer Project

As a final assessment for reading A Midsummer Night’s Dream, you must choose one of the following five projects to complete.

DUE:  Monday, May 6th

1. MOVIE POSTER

On a piece of poster board, create an advertisement for A Midsummer Night’s Dream.  Include the following:

ü  Title and author of the play

ü  Appropriate, relevant illustrations to decorate the poster.

ü  At least one important quote from the play which represents one of the themes.

ü  A symbol which represents some aspect of the play

ü  Write a one-page, typed wedding announcement for any of the engaged couples and attach to the back.

 

2. COLLAGES

Complete two 8x10 collages that represent one of the couples.  One should represent the male (Oberon, Theseus, Demetrius, Lysander) and one should represent the female (Helena, Hippolyta, Hermia, Titania).

ü  Each collage must cover the page and can include words.

ü  The collages should represent how the couple perceives themselves as individuals (how do they see themselves).

Be creative!

3. MONOLOGUE/SOLILOQUY

Memorize a monologue or soliloquy from Midsummer Night’s Dream.  You can find a list of them at: http://www.shakespeare-monologues.org/plays/13?g=3

ü  It must be a speech of at least 15 lines.

ü  You must act it out. Emotions should be appropriate for the context of the speech.

ü  Prepare both a description of the scene and a description of the character.

ü  Develop a program to go with the monologue.

Be creative!  Go all out and dress up and add props.

 

MOVIE POSTER PROJECT RUBRIC

Title and author of play                                                                      15        _______

Appropriate, relevant illustrations                                                     20        _______

Appropriate quote                                                                               20        _______

Appropriate symbol                                                                            20        _______

Wedding Announcement                                                                            25       _______

Total                                                                                                   100      _______

 

MONOLOGUE/SOLILOGUY PROJECT RUBRIC

Memorized in its entirety                                                                    20        _______

Performed for class with appropriate tone                                          20        _______

Summary of the plot of the scene                                                       20        _______

Description of the character                                                                20        _______

Preparation of a program promoting your monologue                        20        _______

Total                                                                                                   100      _______

COLLAGE PROJECT RUBRIC

Collages:

Two 8x10 collages completely covered                                            20        _______

Collage #1 clearly represents one of the

couple’s self-perceptions                                                       20        _______

Clearly#2 clearly represents second

            couple’s self-perceptions                                                        20        _______

Creativity                                                                                            20        _______

Variety                                                                                                20        _______

Total                                                                                                   100      _______