{"id":5229,"date":"2022-04-05T20:25:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-05T20:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/englishcomp1\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=5229"},"modified":"2022-04-26T16:43:48","modified_gmt":"2022-04-26T16:43:48","slug":"essay-assignment-multi-modal-narrative","status":"web-only","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/englishcomp1\/chapter\/essay-assignment-multi-modal-narrative\/","title":{"raw":"Essay Assignment: Multi-Modal Narrative","rendered":"Essay Assignment: Multi-Modal Narrative"},"content":{"raw":"For this assignment, you will turn in a multi-modal presentation of your narrative essay. This can be done through a medium of your choosing, including video, PowerPoint, podcast, Prezi, comic book, essay, etc.\r\n<h2>Narrative Essay Prompt<\/h2>\r\nChoose one of the following topics to write your own narrative\u00a0essay. The topic you decide on should be something you care about, and the narration should be a means of communicating an\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>idea<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0that ties to the essay\u2019s theme. Remember in this essay, the narration is not an end in itself.\r\n<h3>Friends<\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Gaining independence<\/li>\r\n \t<li>A friend\u2019s sacrifice<\/li>\r\n \t<li>A significant trip with your family<\/li>\r\n \t<li>A wedding or a funeral<\/li>\r\n \t<li>An incident from family legend<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3>The World Around You<\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>A storm, a flood, an earthquake, or another natural event<\/li>\r\n \t<li>A school event<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The most important minutes of a sporting event<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3>Lessons of Daily Life<\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>A time you confronted authority<\/li>\r\n \t<li>A time you had to deliver bad news<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Your biggest social blunder<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h3>Firsts<\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Your first day of school<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The first performance you gave<\/li>\r\n \t<li>A first date<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h2>Assignment Instructions<\/h2>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Review the\u00a0grading rubric as listed on this page.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Review feedback on your first draft.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Work through the revision and proofreading stages of the writing process.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Create a final version of your Narrative Project according to the following formatting guidelines:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>The narrative should include<em>\u00a0characters,\u00a0<\/em><em>conflict,\u00a0<\/em><em>sensory details.<\/em><\/li>\r\n \t<li>The project creates a<em>\u00a0sequence\u00a0<\/em>of<em>\u00a0events<\/em>\u00a0in a\u00a0<em>plot.<\/em><\/li>\r\n \t<li>The project has an enticing title.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>An engaging introduction pulls the reader into your experience.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Avoid addressing the assignment directly (don\u2019t write or say \u201cI am going to write about\u2026 or I\u2019m going to talk about\u2026\u201d)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Let the presentation reflect your own voice (Is your voice serious? Humorous? Matter-of-fact?)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Share the story AND reflection on why this experience is significant.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Because there are many different formats in which this could be submitted, the guidelines vary depending on what medium you choose to share for your presentation. All projects should include an engaging presentation, a title, introduction, story, conclusion, and reflection.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>If it is a written essay, then it should be 3\u20134 typed, double-spaced pages (about 600\u2013750 words), 12 pt font size, Times New Roman in MLA formatting. It should include at least three images.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>If it is a video, it should be between 2-5 minutes long and be presented in an interesting way, with visual stimuli and either written or verbal narration. MLA Works Cited should be attached separately.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>If it is an audio presentation, it should be between 2-5 minutes long and be presented in an interesting way, with\u00a0clear sound quality and narration.\u00a0MLA Works Cited should be attached separately.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h2>Rubric<\/h2>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td colspan=\"3\">\r\n<h2>Grading Rubric: Multi-Modal Narrative Essay\u2014Final Draft<\/h2>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Criteria<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Ratings<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Point Total:\u00a0100<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Presentation<\/td>\r\n<td>Presentation is interesting, engaging, and meets the minimum requirements of 2-5 minutes in length or 3-4 pages typed. It is easy to access and includes appropriate MLA Works Cited page.<\/td>\r\n<td>__\/8\u00a0pts<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Title<\/td>\r\n<td>The title is three or more words and hints at the essay\u2019s main point.<\/td>\r\n<td>__\/2\u00a0pts<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Introduction<\/td>\r\n<td>Introduction sets up the problem the author struggles with. This could be internal, external or both.<\/td>\r\n<td>__\/20\u00a0pts<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Story<\/td>\r\n<td>The body presents the \u201ccomplication\u201d that sets the plot in motion.<\/td>\r\n<td>__\/20\u00a0pts<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Transformation<\/td>\r\n<td>Conclusion shows the transformation from the introduction and thus the \u201cmoral\u201d of the story.<\/td>\r\n<td>__\/20\u00a0pts<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Reflection<\/td>\r\n<td>The \u201cmoral\u201d of the story is objective and reflects a lesson learned.<\/td>\r\n<td>__\/10\u00a0pts<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Show, don\u2019t tell<\/td>\r\n<td>Author \u201cshows\u201d the events with vivid and compelling language rather than simply tells the story.<\/td>\r\n<td>__\/20\u00a0pts<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>","rendered":"<p>For this assignment, you will turn in a multi-modal presentation of your narrative essay. This can be done through a medium of your choosing, including video, PowerPoint, podcast, Prezi, comic book, essay, etc.<\/p>\n<h2>Narrative Essay Prompt<\/h2>\n<p>Choose one of the following topics to write your own narrative\u00a0essay. The topic you decide on should be something you care about, and the narration should be a means of communicating an\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>idea<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0that ties to the essay\u2019s theme. Remember in this essay, the narration is not an end in itself.<\/p>\n<h3>Friends<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Gaining independence<\/li>\n<li>A friend\u2019s sacrifice<\/li>\n<li>A significant trip with your family<\/li>\n<li>A wedding or a funeral<\/li>\n<li>An incident from family legend<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>The World Around You<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>A storm, a flood, an earthquake, or another natural event<\/li>\n<li>A school event<\/li>\n<li>The most important minutes of a sporting event<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Lessons of Daily Life<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>A time you confronted authority<\/li>\n<li>A time you had to deliver bad news<\/li>\n<li>Your biggest social blunder<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Firsts<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Your first day of school<\/li>\n<li>The first performance you gave<\/li>\n<li>A first date<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Assignment Instructions<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Review the\u00a0grading rubric as listed on this page.<\/li>\n<li>Review feedback on your first draft.<\/li>\n<li>Work through the revision and proofreading stages of the writing process.<\/li>\n<li>Create a final version of your Narrative Project according to the following formatting guidelines:\n<ul>\n<li>The narrative should include<em>\u00a0characters,\u00a0<\/em><em>conflict,\u00a0<\/em><em>sensory details.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>The project creates a<em>\u00a0sequence\u00a0<\/em>of<em>\u00a0events<\/em>\u00a0in a\u00a0<em>plot.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>The project has an enticing title.<\/li>\n<li>An engaging introduction pulls the reader into your experience.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid addressing the assignment directly (don\u2019t write or say \u201cI am going to write about\u2026 or I\u2019m going to talk about\u2026\u201d)<\/li>\n<li>Let the presentation reflect your own voice (Is your voice serious? 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MLA Works Cited should be attached separately.<\/li>\n<li>If it is an audio presentation, it should be between 2-5 minutes long and be presented in an interesting way, with\u00a0clear sound quality and narration.\u00a0MLA Works Cited should be attached separately.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Rubric<\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\">\n<h2>Grading Rubric: Multi-Modal Narrative Essay\u2014Final Draft<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Criteria<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Ratings<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Point Total:\u00a0100<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Presentation<\/td>\n<td>Presentation is interesting, engaging, and meets the minimum requirements of 2-5 minutes in length or 3-4 pages typed. 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