Pride+and+Prejudice

= Pride and Prejudice

http://ebooks.adelaide.edu.au/a/austen/jane/

February 13--Letter Writing Assignment Rubric: __ Style (5 points) __ Does your letter show an understanding of the letter style in the novel (see Jane's letter to Elizabeth on page 99)? Were you able to adapt their writing style as needed? __ Ideas (5 points) __ Could you recognize certain patterns in the letters of the novel? Were you able to present key elements of the scene in your letter? Did you present the complexity of Elizabeth's emotions in a way that is faithful to the plot of the novel? __ Grammar (5 points) __ Proofread your work!

Follow the guidelines below as you work on your projects. Also, as you read the novel, you might find [|this] website helpful.

//Pride and Prejudice// Project Ideas

You must complete two of the above assignments for this unit. Choose one from two different learning styles. Dates for each project will be announced throughout the unit. Each project will be worth 20 points.

The following assignments are suggestions. If you have your own ideas, let me know.


 * Mastery || Understanding || Self-Expressive || Interpersonal ||
 * || Explain why Mrs. Bennett wanted her daughters to get married so badly. What are three examples of her behavior that illustrated this? || Make a collage from magazines, posters, etc that captures the personality and characteristics of three of the characters. Be prepared to present this to the class with explanations || What advice would you give Mr. Darcy if you were to meet him at the assembly in Volume I Chapter III? (You know what he does and how he is perceived later in the novel.) How would this advice have changed the events of the novel? ||
 * Create a timeline of the novel's major events. Make it accurate and easy to understand. It would helpful if there were illustrations or details included. It would also be good to put it on a long piece of paper or several pieces as needed. || Write a diary for one of the characters. Be sure to include the major events in the novel that involve your character. Try to put yourself in their shoes and show their feelings and their reactions. || Pretend you are a director/screenwriter for a film version of the book. Choose a scene from the novel to adapt.Write the stage directions, the scenery, the costumes, and the lines for each character involved. Film the scene. Remember that the details are very important. || Interview two married couples that you know. Ask them how they met. Did fall in love easily or were there complications? What were their first impressions of each other? Write up the information and briefly compare it to the novel. ||
 * List each character. For each one find three adjectives that Austen uses to describe them in the text. Then choose three adjectives or descriptions of your own for each character. Write a bio poem for each character. || After doing some research about life in the 19th Century (early 1800's to be precise) pick one area that interests you. Write a report about this aspect of the time period with thorough details and relevant information. This will be presented to the class. || Write an imitation. You can either add to events already in the novel where there are holes, or you can write a modern adaptation of the story. Both need to resemble the novel enough to be clearly stemming from Jane Austen's original work || Choose one character, and write a proposal of marriage that he/she might have offered. See the handout for this assignment for ideas, but if you have your own, go for it. ||
 * RUBRIC FOR PROJECTS:**


 * For any written information, the requirement is at least two pages. This includes any explanations you turn in for any of your visual projects. All projects should be submitted with a textual explanation.**
 * You will be graded according to the following criteria:**


 * Ideas/Style:**
 * Your ideas should be clearly expressed---they should be interesting and creative. Ultimately, you should seek to delve below the surface to make deeper connections. Textual aspects of the project should be typed and double spaced. If research is done, you should use MLA citation.**


 * Connections:**
 * Your project should be relevant to the themes, characters and plot of //Pride and Prejudice//. You should seek to connect your ideas to the book.**


 * Presentation:**
 * Your project should be well-put together and visually appealing. The visual aspects of the project should enhance the main ideas of your work.**


 * Grammar:**
 * Remember to proofread!**

The interview (Interpersonal) should follow the following guidelines:

__Interpersonal__ //Option 1--The interview// = Interview two married couples that you know. Ask them how they met. Did they fall in love easily or were there complications? What were their first impressions of each other? Write up the information and briefly compare it to the novel. In your interview, you should ask about 6 to 8 questions about how the couple met, what their first impressions of each other were, how they knew they were going to marry the other person, what factors were important to them when choosing a spouse, what their feelings about marriage were before they met the other person, what their parents are like, what role their parent's played in their marriage, what expectations their culture or family placed on them regarding who they marry. Also, try to ask questions about what role, if any, they think social class plays in their family or culture in terms of how people get married.

In terms of what you turn in: 1. Submit a transcript of the interview. You may type their responses as you interview them, but it might be helpful to record your interview and type the responses later. Make sure to include your questions in your transcript.

2. Submit a paragraph in which you reflect on the interview. Can you find any similarities between the attitudes toward marriage and the experiences of your subjects and the characters in Pride and Prejudice? Do they remind you of any characters in particular. If not, how are your subjects different from the characters in the novel. What role, if any, does social class play in the reasons people get married today. What does your interview tell you about the values of the couple you talked to?

Rubric:

Format (at least 6 questions, presented as a transcript; at least one follow-up paragraph): 5 points. Quality (relevance of your questions and your reflection to the characters, themes, and events in Pride and Prejudice; is your response thoughtful and insightful?): 5 points. Presentation (see above) Grammar (sentence structure and conventions): 5 points.