A Rose for Emily by William Faulkner For this project, you will be retelling the Southern Gothic story

A Rose for Emily, written by author William Faulkner. As a class, we will read the story, stopping to clarify difficult parts and to discuss ideas and concepts from the text. Once weve read the story, you will work in groups to innovatively retell A Rose for Emily. The Assignment: After reading A Rose for Emily by William Faulkner, characterizing the main character, describing the setting, and identifying themes, select one theme to focus on. Then, innovate! Retell Faulkners story in another way but still show the same character development and themes. You can make a photo essay, film, updated story, radio broadcast, comic book, or almost anything else, as long as you keep the general plot of the story and theme in tact. This assignment is due Friday December 13 or Earlier! The Rubric:
Outcome Communicate: Make ideas and information understood, mindful of audience, purpose, and setting Not Yet Meets Standards Project clearly communicates the plot, characters, and themes of the story Exceeds Standards The plot, characters, and themes of the story are clearly presented-students put in a great deal of effort to convey same ideas but differently Students benefit from the collaboration and the project represents the coming together of ideas and people; all students participate equally The project expresses the theme creatively and reflects the creative process of the group The story has been redone in a creative and insightful way; students use their unique ideas to open the story to a wider audience, enhance the story, or bring a new understanding to Faulkners story

Collaborate: Work effectively with others to achieve common goals

Students work not just as a group but as a collaboration to create project; all students participate equally

Create: Produce or develop a product for expression Innovate: Develop new and helpful ways of looking at opportunities, challenges, and problems

Project expresses the chosen theme clearly and creatively The story has been represented in a new way that opens it to a wider audience or enhances the story in some way