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FINAL ASSESSMENT PORTFOLIO

Since this unit primarily aims at analyzing gothic literature of the past up until the present, what better way to show understanding and developmental growth other than composing a portfolio that will act as a sort of timeline through our journey into numerous gothic literary works?

DIRECTIONS: Each student will create his/her own portfolio containing the following items:

1.) POWERPOINT PRESENTATION (40 points)- It’s your time to be the teacher! Create between a 15-20 slide power point presentation demonstrating your knowledge of the historical facts and events that surround gothic literature. Make sure to include what Gothic literature is, which historical, as well as current authors can be credited with the building of this mystifying genre, what makes this literary genre so mysterious and appealing that it has been a success for well over a century, how it has evolved over the years, what has stayed consistent within the themes of gothic literature and what has changed, its origin, the vocabulary necessary to understand it, and all other elements that you feel are important in defining typical Gothic literature that we have studied throughout the unit. Please also include at least 5 small pictures. (Then print out and place in final portfolio binder)

2.) GOTHIC LITERATURE PROGRESSIVE TIMELINE (30 points)- Construct a timeline that designates a spot to each of the gothic works we have studied this unit. (Fall of the House of Usher, The Tell-Tale Heart, Dracula, Frankenstein and Twilight). For each work, include the title, author, year it was written, major characters, brief synopsis of the plot and any major elements of gothic literature shown within it. Underneath your time line write at least one paragraph explaining what elements of the gothic literature have stayed consistent and which have evolved from the beginning of your time line until the end. Please also include one image for each. Also, please use your imagination! Use any colors or designs you wish as long as your time line stays legible and professional. Let your creativity show! (Keep in mind this will also be placed in your final portfolio binder, so make sure to design your time line and the necessary pages needed to accommodate it appropriately).

3.) FINAL PAPER (30 points)- In your discussion groups (4-5 students) create your own gothic short story. Your paper must include at least 5 elements surrounding gothic literature that we have studied throughout the semester. BE CREATIVE but appropriate! After you have printed out the final draft of your story, please highlight the instances in which you incorporated 5 elements of gothic literature. Structure your paper in a five paragraph format, that way each of you will primarily be responsible for one paragraph. Keep in mind this is a GROUP effort and group participation cards will be handed out and collected at the conclusion of this portfolio. (Each of you is responsible for including a copy of your story in your portfolio).

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