American Born Chinese - Project Directions The project is BOTH a group project and an individual assignment. You will receive a group grade and an individual project grade. Group Part includes slides and a presentation completed TOGETHER (see slides Template on Google Classroom) Individual Part includes a Regent Exam Style Text-Analysis Response based on your group's chosen theme (aka “central idea”). Group Step by Step Directions for the slides and presentation: Choose a MAIN theme (aka “central idea”) based on a topic to focus on in your group presentation (similar to the charts we made). Example: Topic = Friendship / Theme (aka “central idea”) = Friends should support each other even through the toughest of times. Review signpost notes and include a minimum of 4 examples from signposts that connect to the theme (aka “central idea”) your group chose. You must explain how each example shows the theme (aka “central idea”) and why it is important to the overall message. Include a minimum of TWO literary elements that we studied and explain how the author uses those literary elements to SHOW the theme (aka “central idea”). Hint: Refer to your Literary Elements Chart Provide a conclusion slide that makes a connection from the book to the real world. Group Project Rubric: Slides & Presentation Criteria 6 - Excellent 4 - Proficient 2 - Developing 1 - Limited Theme (Central Idea) Theme is clearly stated, insightful, and well-developed Theme is clear and appropriate Theme is vague or underdeveloped Theme is unclear Signpost Examples 3+ strong signpost examples clearly support the theme 3 examples support the theme Fewer than 3 examples or weak connections 1 signpost examples included Analysis of Signposts Each example is thoroughly explained and clearly connects to the theme Most examples are explained and connected to the theme Explanations are unclear or only loosely connected Little explanation or connection to theme Literary Elements 2+ literary elements are clearly identified and well-explained in relation to the theme 2 elements are identified and mostly explained 1 element or unclear explanation No literary elements included Conclusion Slide Real-world connection is thoughtful and clearly tied to the theme Connection is present and somewhat relevant Connection is vague or weak Limited connection made Presentation Delivery All group members participate; presentation is clear, organized, and engaging Most members participate; presentation is mostly clear Uneven participation or unclear delivery Incomplete presentation Individual Step by Step Directions for the written Text-Anal