AQWF Multi-Genre ProjectThis project asks you to focus on themes and lessons

while creating a poster. You are going to create 5 artifacts that fulfill a variety of genres for a museum exhibit poster that will demonstrate lessons we have learned in the play. On the following pages are further instructions for how to begin your Multi-genre museum exhibit. AQWF Poster Shape ideas

# 1 - Character Diary

Today was kinda rough. Poor Ponyboy got jumped by them no good Socs. Man they think they are so tuff. It made me so mad that I wasn't there to help Pony. It makes me so scared to think of what might have happened if Darry and the others hadn't been there to chase them away. Me and Pony got to stick together as we are the youngest and all. Pony's a good kid, he just don't think sometimes.

My old lady was in the worst mood today. Man all I did was forget to take out the trash and she laid into me, yelling about what a waste of space I was. I can't stand it. If it wasn't for the gang I'd run outa there in a second.

Me and Pony are going to the movies tomorrow night with Dally. At least it will get me away from home. Write more later.

Yours,

Johnny Cade

Curator Notes: Artifact 1

The first artifact is a character diary written by Johnny Cade, a greaser and one of the main characters in the novel. In the character diary Johnny speaks about the major conflict the boys have to deal with which is being preyed upon by a group of rich kids known as the socials. Johnny’s statement in the dairy, “Today was kinda rough” is a lot like When Pony in the novel says “Things were rough all over, all right. All over the East Side. It just didn't seem right to me” (p. 48).

Both characters show us that while both the rich and poor have problems; poverty, presents a unique set of problems that the rich socials simply can't relate to. The diary also shows the themes of isolation, loyalty and love. While Johnny shows us that he is isolated from his parents, he is loyal and receives love from his gang. We learn from Johnny how important it is to look after our friends and loved ones.

What do an Artifact and Curator notes look like?

Project Example:

Multi-Genre ProjectArtifacts:

Your poster must include at least 5 different artifacts for your exhibit. Three of your artifacts will be created, 2 of your artifacts will be “found” meaning you will find artifacts on the internet to connect to the play.  Curator Notes: For each artifact you will assume the voice of a curator (or tour guide) and write a paragraph explanation of how the artifact relates to the novel. Formula: 1) In your 1st sentence introduce your audience to the artifact. 2) In your 2nd sentence summarize the contents of your artifact. 3) In your 3rd sentence connect your artifact to a quote in the book. 4) In your 4th sentence explain the quote. 5) In your 5th sentence explain how your artifact and quote involve the same themes.

# 1 - Character Diary

Today was kinda rough. Poor Ponyboy got jumped by them no good Socs. Man they think they are so tuff. It made me so mad that I wasn't there to help Pony. It makes me so scared to think of what might have happened if Darry and the others hadn't been there to chase them away. Me and Pony got to stick together as we are the youngest and all. Pony's a good kid, he just don't think sometimes.

My old lady was in the worst mood today. Man all I did was forget to take out the trash and she laid into me, yelling about what a waste of space I was. I can't stand it. If it wasn't for the gang I'd run outa there in a second.

Me and Pony are going to the movies tomorrow night with Dally. At least it will get me away from home. Write more later.

Yours,

Johnny Cade

Curator Notes: Artifact 1

The first artifact is a character diary written by Johnny Cade, a greaser and one of the main characters in the novel. In the character diary Johnny speaks about the major conflict the boys have to deal with which is being preyed upon by a group of rich kids known as the socials. Johnny’s statement in the dairy, “Today was kinda rough” is a lot like When Pony in the novel says “Things were rough all over, all right. All over the East Side. It just didn't seem right to me” (p. 48).

Both characters show us that while both the rich and poor have problems; poverty, presents a unique set of problems that the rich socials simply can't relate to. The diary also shows the themes of isolation, loyalty and love. While Johnny shows us that he is isolated from his parents, he is loyal and receives love from his gang. We learn from Johnny how important it is to look after our friends and loved ones.

What do an Artifact and Curator notes look like?

Genre ListYou must include 3 out of the 5 genres below to complete your project.

Artifact Rubric  A (Exceeds

Expectations) B (MeetsExpectations)

C (ApproachesExpectations)

D (ExpectationsNot Met)

Content(50 % of 40 total)

Student elaboratesand providessupporting detailsthat add to the quality of the project. (20points)

Student is at ease with content but fails to elaborate. (15 points)

Student isuncomfortable withcontent and demonstrates only basic concepts. (10 points)

Student does nothave grasp of information; student cannot answerquestions about subject. (5 points)

Grammar & Spelling(25 % of 40 total)

Artifact has nomore than twoerrors. (10 points)

Artifact has three fourerrors. (8 points)

Artifact has four to fiveerrors. (6 points)

Artifact has six ormore errors. (4 point)

Neatness(12.5 % of 40 total )

Artifact is neatly done – attractive. (5 points)

Artifact is neat andpresentable. (4 points)

Artifact has a few careless /sloppy areas. (3 points)

Artifact is not legible hassloppy areas. (2 point)

Creativity(12.5 % of 40 total)

Artifact containsvivid images, original and fresh, thoughtful ideas. (5 points)

Artifact containsseveral original andengaging ideas.(4 points) 

Artifact includes one or two original ideas.(3 points) 

Artifact reflects littleto no creativity.(2 points)

BibliographyFor full credit, you must include a work cited page for your found artifacts!

This involves citing sources for pictures, poems, song lyrics, cartoons, etc. that are not your original work.

When you find an artifact be sure to use one of the following websites to help you create your work cited page.

Bibliography: http://www.noodletools.com/quickcite/Bibliography: http://www.easybib.com/

(Use Purdue OWL) to observe how you format a work cited page.

MLA & In-Text Citations: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/

Sample Work Cited PageWorks Cited

"Blueprint Lays Out Clear Path for Climate Action." Environmental Defense Fund. Environmental Defense Fund, 8 May 2007. Web. 24 May 2009.

Clinton, Bill. Interview by Andrew C. Revkin. “Clinton on Climate Change.” New York Times. New York Times, May 2007. Web. 25 May 2009.

Dean, Cornelia. "Executive on a Mission: Saving the Planet." New York Times. New York Times, 22 May 2007. Web. 25 May 2009.

Ebert, Roger. "An Inconvenient Truth." Rev. of An Inconvenient Truth, dir. Davis Guggenheim. Rogerebert.com. Sun-Times News Group, 2 June 2006. Web. 24 May 2009.

Note: Your citations should be in alphabetical order. In addition, be sure to indent your 2nd line.

Multi-Genre ProjectStep 1: Pick 2 themes for your poster

1) Death, 2) Loss of innocence, 3)Truths of War, 4) Hopes and Dreams, 5) Sacrifice, 6) Primitiveness and Death

Step 2: Select a genre and begin writing an artifact.

Genre ListYou must include 3 out of the 5 genres below to complete your project.