English 12 Short Story Final ProjectMake sure you know all the following stories: “Hills Like White Elephants” by Ernest Hemingway“The Chrysanthemums” by John Steinbeck“A& P” by John Updike“Barbie Q” by Sandra Cisneros**** You will also be required to read one new story of your choosing .

Make sure you know all your short story terms: plot, character, conflict, setting, flashback, foreshadowing, dialogue, theme, satire, symbolism, irony.

Part A – Creative & Imaginative Projects1. Re-write the ending or continue the story. Mirror the author’s style.2. Twist the perspective or point of view in the story (ie: rewrite part from a different

characters’ point of view or switch roles).3. Make a movie-style poster to advertise the story including the title, author’s name,

a little blurb, and imagery that reflects the story.4. Turn the story into a song or poem… try keeping some of the narrative, use quotes

or vocabulary from the story, find a style that matches the tone of the story.5. Write a letter to one of the characters from the story questioning their motives,

offering advice, and interacting with them.6. Make a puppet show, video, or act out the story.7. Make a sculpture, diorama, or mobile that reflects the story, its characters, themes,

symbols, etc.8. Draw a plot diagram of the story. Include information about plot events, conflict,

characters, setting, and other literary elements.9. Make a game (board game, video game, card game) that takes players through the

world of the story. 10. Create an animation, graphic novel, or comic book of the story.

Part B – Literary CriticismFor this section you must write a short essay (350-500 words or so) using proper academic format. Your essay must include references to, examples from, and quotes from at least two stories (but you may choose to include more).

A. Discuss the ways in which two or more short stories address the topic of relationships.

B. Discuss the ways in which two or more stories address the issue of power.C. Discuss the ways in which two or more stories address gender roles.D. Discuss the ways in which two or more stories address the issue of class and status.E. Discuss the author’s style, using examples from two or more stories.F. Compare and contrast characters from two or more stories.G. Compare and contrast the ways in which authors address the theme of consumer

culture and the world of work. H. Discuss the ways in which authors approach the topic of age and stages of life.I. Compare and contrast two stories that address the topic of choices.J. Suggest your own essay topic.