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    This document outlines a two-part assignment for an English 30-1 class. For part one, students must create a soundtrack for a film adaptation of "The Rocking-Horse Winner" or "The Chrysanthemums" by choosing songs that relate to a theme from the story. They must justify their song selections and include lyrics and links. For part two, students must illustrate one theme through a creative drawing of a character and explain how it connects to the theme. The assignment requires a thematic statement for both the soundtrack and illustration. Guidelines are provided for themes, symbols and motifs in each short story.

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    This document outlines a two-part assignment for an English 30-1 class. For part one, students must create a soundtrack for a film adaptation of "The Rocking-Horse Winner" or "The Chrysanthemums" by choosing songs that relate to a theme from the story. They must justify their song selections and include lyrics and links. For part two, students must illustrate one theme through a creative drawing of a character and explain how it connects to the theme. The assignment requires a thematic statement for both the soundtrack and illustration. Guidelines are provided for themes, symbols and motifs in each short story.

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    English 30-1

    Isherwood

    English 30-1
    Unit 2 Final Project: Album Creation
    You may work in partners on this 2-part assignment. You may choose to work traditionally, or digitally.
    Name :______________

    Partners Name: ______________

    Part 1: Soundtrack Imagine Night, The Rocking-Horse Winner or The Chrysanthemums is


    being made into a feature film. You have been hired to create a soundtrack to represent the story,
    focusing on one of the themes and relevant motifs, symbols and events. You may choose a specific era
    or genre of music, or work from a broad base.
    1. Choose one of the themes from your chosen story and write a thematic statement to be the
    focus of your soundtrack.
    2. Choose 4-6 songs to represent your soundtrack. For each song, justify your selection with a
    short, but significant explanation of its connection to the short story. Make sure to explain how
    it relates back to your theme. You may also want to look at how it relates to a character(s),
    significant events, symbols, and motifs. It is recommended that you refer to specific phrases or
    images in the song to create these connections.
    3. Collect the lyrics and find an appropriate YouTube video/link for each song.
    4. Choose a fitting album title and include a creative album cover
    Part 2: Illustration You will be creating an illustration focused on one of the themes from your
    chosen story representing a character. You may choose your medium from any creative talent you
    possess, for example watercolors, crayons, collage, markers, and photographs.
    1. Choose one of the themes from your chosen story and write a thematic statement to be the
    focus of your illustration.
    2. Choose one character to illustrate in a creative way.
    3. Write a detailed explanation of the connection between your illustration and the theme referring
    to specific details from your illustration.

    Your finished assignment must include the following elements:

    Thematic Soundtrack statement


    Song justifications
    Song Lyrics
    YouTube videos or links

    Album Cover Illustration


    Album Title
    Thematic Illustration statement
    Illustration Explanation

    Due Date:_______________________

    Possible themes, symbols, and motifs for each text


    Adapted from Nielsen: PWA 2014

    English 30-1

    Isherwood

    *This is not an exhaustive list, but is meant to provide a starting point for your thinking

    Themes in Night
    Faith

    Inhumanity

    Suffering

    Survival

    Identity
    Symbols in Night
    Fire

    Night

    Eyes
    Motifs in Night
    Religious Observance

    Tradition

    ______________________________________________________________________
    Themes in The Rocking-Horse Winner
    Neglect

    Opportunism

    Faulty Sense of Values

    Quest

    Obsession

    Deceit

    Symbols in The Rocking-Horse Winner


    The Rocking-horse

    Horses in general

    Motifs in The Rocking-Horse Winner


    Eyes
    __________________________________________________________________________
    Themes in The Chrysanthemums
    Women & Femininity

    Dissatisfaction

    Isolation

    Transformation

    Symbols in The Chrysanthemums


    Chrysanthemums
    Motifs in The Chrysanthemums

    Adapted from Nielsen: PWA 2014

    Salinas Valley

    English 30-1

    Clothing

    Adapted from Nielsen: PWA 2014

    Isherwood

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