Ethan Frome Project Checklists

Standards addressed: Reading Literature- RL.11-12.1,3,7,9,10; Writing- W.11-12.1-6; Speaking and Listening- SL.11-12.2,4,6; Language- L.11-12.1-3,6 Full version of standards can be viewed at

Character Collage (100 pts max)

Criteria / Present / Not Present
My collage represents what’s in my character’s heart and mind through the use of a variety of magazine pictures, drawings and words. (25pts)
I have included quotes (@ least 3 per character) that either my character said or was said about my characters. (25pts)
I have included a “key” that explains why you used particular pictures, words and quotes. (25pts)
My collage is colorful and interesting with a minimal amount of blank space on poster board of approved size. (25 pts)

Total Points Received____

Prezi/PowerPoint/Video (100 pts max)

Criteria / Present / Not Present
My presentation is intriguing and informative. (20 pts)
My presentation has at least 12 slides (Prezi/PP) or is at least 6 minutes (video) (20 pts)
My presentation uses quotes from the novel or a select scene/chapter to enhance the particular scene that I am showing. (40 pts)
My presentation is colorful and artistic. (20 pts)

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Original or Remixed Song (100 pts max)

Criteria / Present / Not Present
My song gives the audience a clear depiction of the entire novel or of a specific scene. (50 pts)
My performance is engaging and entertaining regardless of genre and content of the song.
(50 pts)

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Becoming the Narrator (100 points max)

Criteria / Present / Not Present
My script is typed (12 point font and double spaced), textually accurate, and at least 3 pages long. (20 pts)
My script includes a CAST OF CHARACTERS. (10 pts)
My script includes clear dialogue that doesn’t stray from the intent of the original act but clearly focuses on Zeena INSTEAD of Ethan.(35 pts)
My script includes directions and details that
- identify the setting
- suggest the use of props, lighting, scenery, sound effects, and costumes
- describe how characters look, speak, move, and react
- provide background information (35 pts)

Total points received______

Letter to the author (maximum 100 pts)

Criteria / Present / Not Present
Iused correct letter format (30 pts)
I have at least 2 questions for the author. (35pts)
I used information from the novel and my notes to construct a cohesive letter. (35 pts)

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Headliner in Lenox, MA (maximum 100 pts)

Criteria / Present / Not Present
My comparison is typed (12 point font and double spaced) and is at least 2 pages in length. (40 points)
I have provided the original article or an article from a similar time period regarding a sledding incident. (20 pts)
I made an effective comparison between the original article and the events of the novel with Ethan and Zeena. (40 pts)

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Ms. Grant1Spring 2016