Romeo & Juliet Art, Analysis & Reflection Project

What is love?
Romeo & Juliet Art, Analysis, and Reflection Project

Choose one character from Romeo & Juliet. Does this character demonstrate true love? Why or why not?


1.    Create a work of art that responds creatively to the prompt.
a.    Commit to excellence in whatever format you choose. Do not choose an art medium in which you are not skilled.
b.    Incorporate a Quote closely related to the character.
c.    Consider using elements of style that will have a specific impact on your audience.
d.    You may choose any of the following mediums. Some of these mediums may require more than one person; if you and another classmate would like to team up, seek me for approval. Also seek approval if you would like to choose an art medium not on this list or slightly different from something on this list:
                                      i.        Painting/drawing
                                     ii.        Poetry
                                    iii.        Narrative
                                   iv.        Drama
                                    v.        Interpretive Dance
                                   vi.        Song-writing/lyric writing
                                  vii.        Film (you should have film-making resources other than your iPad & iMovie)

2. Write a five-paragraph close reading/analysis essay on the same prompt: Choose one character. Does this character demonstrate true love? Create an argument by closely analyzing Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, using concrete evidence to support your claims.

3. You will present your art and essay to the class including (but not necessarily in this order):
a.    showcasing your art
b.    summarizing the thesis and evidence if your essay
c. define love (answer "What is love" briefly")
d.    reflecting on the relationship between the art piece and the essay

                      i.        For example, answer the question, “How did my art inform my writing?” or vice versa.


Art Project Rubric for Romeo and Juliet  (30 points)
Due Tuesday, March 1
Criteria for Project


CRAFTSMANSHIP:
Excellent use of material
Extreme attention to detail
Crafted with care and attention
Technical ability reflects expertise in materials


CREATIVITY:
Dynamic image, object, or material engages audience
Each detail uniquely contributes to the whole piece
Explores original choices and ideas
Appealing to the senses


CONNECTION:
Art piece is substantially related to a character
Art piece is substantially related to the character’s demonstration of love
The character and theme are symbolically or literally represented in the piece
The connection to Romeo & Juliet engages deeply with the text, character and theme.
Creatively Incorporates a quote from Romeo & Juliet related to the character.


Essay Expectations (20 points)
Due Tuesday, March 1
See MVCS Writing Resource Blog for Essay Structure and Analysis Expectations
*Must include at least three quotes cited properly and used properly in syntax.
Introduction Paragraph: (3-5 sentences)
Hook:
Background Information:
Thesis (Argument + 3 Evidences):


Body Paragraph 1: (6-8 sentences)
Topic sentence (Argument + 1 Evidence):
Quote 1 (cited):
Commentary:
Commentary:
Quote 2 or paraphrase (cited):
Commentary:
Commentary:
Concluding sentence:

Body Paragraph 2: (6-8 sentences)
Topic sentence (Argument + 1 Evidence):
Quote 1 (cited):
Commentary:
Commentary:
Quote 2 or paraphrase (cited):
Commentary:
Commentary:
Concluding sentence:

Body Paragraph 3: (6-8 sentences)
Topic sentence (Argument + 1 Evidence):
Quote 1 (cited):
Commentary:
Commentary:
Quote 2 or paraphrase (cited):
Commentary:
Commentary:
Concluding sentence:

Conclusion Paragraph: (3-5 sentences)
Restate Thesis with fresh language:
So what? Why should your reader care?:

Concluding Statement/Outro:


Presentation Rubric for Romeo and Juliet (20 Points)
Due March 3 - 8
Criteria for Project
PACING AND FLOW
No more than two minutes
Clear articulation; not rushing or slurring words; speaks intentionally and deliberately without word-fluff (like, umm, you know…)
Adequate time given to each required topic


FULFILLS REQUIREMENTS
Showcases and thoroughly summarizes art piece
Briefly summarizes the core argument and evidence of the analysis essay
Offers an insightful reflection on the relationship between the art pieces and the essay


BODY LANGUAGE AND POSTURE
Makes eye contact consistently, only occasionally referencing notes
Keeps a formal posture, tone, and demeanor
Dresses formally


REFLECTION CONTENT
Comments on how the art project deepened understanding of the character/text
Comments on how the central argument of the essay is represented in the art piece
Defines love
Shows an insightful awareness of the thought-process behind how the art and essay both relate to the textual or character details specifically.

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