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Final Project Short Story Unit How is author intent affected when a short story is "translated" into video/film? To answer this question, you will complete the following project.

** Project ** : Write, perform and post a version of an original short story. The story should be at least four pages long, and the “movie” version should last at least three minutes. You will be working in groups for the next three weeks. We will use class time and necessary technologies will be provided. The written story is worth 70 points and the video is worth 50 points. You will, of course, use your creativity and all that you have learned in the short story unit so far. ** Time frame ** :

Write the story. ** Remember to include great characters, setting, plot and AT LEAST 2 of the literary elements that we have discussed in class. Use any and all of the links below to help you build your story.
 * __Week 1__

Story element overview: [|**http://hrsbstaff.ednet.ns.ca/engramja/elements.html**] [|**http://www.learner.org/interactives/story/setting.html**] [] Plot diagram refresher: [|**http://www.beaconlearningcenter.com/documents/2658_01.pdf**] Symbolism: [|**http://www.worsleyschool.net/socialarts/symbolism/page.html**] Character: [|**http://www.wikihow.com/Create-Great-Characters**]

The rough draft will be collected in class and graded for a completion grade.

After I have read your rough draft and given comments, read over the story for accurate spelling, word choice, paragraph structure and sentence structure. Revise as needed.
 * __Week 2__ **
 *  1.  ****  Edit the written story. **

Final written copy is due this week at the end of your class period. It will be graded using the Written Story Rubric (see link on the left).

Incorporate props such as costumes, lighting, sound effects, music, etc. to emphasize the setting, mood, plot movements, etc. For an example, see: [] []
 * 2. Start working on the performance—gather all necessary materials, actors, etc. **

1. Final performance recorded and posted on the class wiki. ** Final uploaded performance will be graded using the Performance Rubric (see link on left). Save your video on You Tube and link it to your group page on the wiki.
 * __Week 3__

How was your story affected when it was "translated" in to film or video? Hint: Did the story come alive? Did you need to leave parts out? Was the plot more easy or less easy to understand? Did the props and effects enhance or detract from the story? Were the actors able to present the story in the way that you envisioned it?
 * 2. Compose a well written 2 paragraph response to the following question.**