Gothic Story Contest

March 16, 2018 | Author: Anonymous | Category: History, European History, Renaissance (1330-1550), Feudalism
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1st Annual Nolasco Gothic Story Contest “Take thy beak from out my heart!” -“The Raven” Edgar Allan Poe Directions: Using Edgar Allan Poe’s Gothic literature as a guide, you will write an original Gothic/scary story. Your story should:    

Be typed in Times New Roman size 12 font Be double spaced Have a spooky/interesting title Include all the defining characteristics of a Gothic Story (macabre/violent incidents, psychological/physical torment, supernatural events, and bleak setting)  Be at least two pages long  Be creative, interesting, and entertaining  Not exceed a PG-13 “rating” Your story should not:  Include excessive gory violence and detailed depictions of killings, etc.  Include the killing of any teachers, faculty members, people that go to this school, any person you know, or any celebrity  Have explicit/inappropriate language or content (violence, sex, etc.)  Reference drugs or alcohol (unless it is to condemn them as bad) Judging: *You will also receive a 50 point assessment grade for this assignment, which will be graded by Mrs. Nolasco according to the attached rubric  Monday, October 22 all stories will be submitted to Mrs. Nolasco  Mrs. Nolasco will read all completed stories to the class (author’s name will be omitted)  Class will assess stories on a scale of 1-5 in the following areas: originality, commitment to Gothic theme, and entertainment value  The stories with the three highest scores will win the following prizes… The prizes: 1st prize: McDonald’s breakfast or lunch for you from Mrs. Nolasco 2nd prize: King Size candy of your choice 3rd prize: Sit at Mrs. Nolasco’s desk for the day

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elements of Gothic literature

Includes 3 of the elements of Gothic Literature

Includes 2 of the elements of Gothic literature

Includes 1 or none of the elements of Gothic literature

The story contains many creative details and/or descriptions that contribute to the reader\'s enjoyment. The author has really used his imagination.

The story contains a few creative details and/or descriptions that contribute to the reader\'s enjoyment. The author has used his imagination.

The story contains a few creative details and/or descriptions, but they distract from the story. The author has tried to use his imagination.

There is little evidence of creativity in the story. The author does not seem to have used much imagination.

Title is creative, Title is related to the sparks interest and story and topic. is related to the story and topic.

Title is present, but does not appear to be related to the story and topic.

No title.

There are no spelling There is one spelling or punctuation errors or punctuation error in the final draft. in the final draft. Character and place names that the author invented are spelled consistently throughout.

There are 2-3 spelling and punctuation errors in the final draft.

The final draft has more than 3 spelling and punctuation errors.

Gothic Elements Includes all 4 20 Points

Creativity 20 Points

Title 5 Points

Spelling and Punctuation 5 Points

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