The JULIUS CAESAR
ZINE
You are going to create a “Zine” for the play Julius Caesar. In the end, you will have created a response journal using a variety of media and types of text for the scenes of the play. You and your group members will divide up the scenes as you see fit – just make sure that it’s equitable! Each student will be assessed on his or her specific contribution. For a group of 3 students, your zine should include about 21 pages (plus a front and back cover), meaning that each student should be responsible for about 8 pages apiece. If you are working in a smaller group, or working alone, your overall zine would be proportionally smaller. Each page created should represent, in some way, a scene or group of scenes from the play. All scenes are not created equally. Some scenes might demand much more awesomeness than others ‐ just make sure that all scenes from the play are somehow represented.
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Quotes from the play (along with your thoughts Some form of RANT (or short, informal opinion essay) A diary entry (in the voice of a character)
A collection of written work and visual elements Unique, original ideas and thoughts – expressed how you want!
• Evidence that he or she: o Understands the play o Had fun with this project
Zines (pronounced 'zeens', shortened from the word 'magazines') are small independent publications. There is nothing professional or fancy about them. Making zines is the print equivalent of starting a band in your garage, or making movies with a couple friends and a camcorder. You don't need to be the biggest or the best, you just need to start somewhere and put your creativity into it. Your individual touch is what will make your zine stand out, and make people want to read it.
You could also include: • Lyrics that connect • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
A mock newspaper article A comic strip A How-To Guide A re-write: o In today’s language o In prose/short story format A quiz A word search/ crossword puzzle/ jumble Drawings Photographs Timeline A Facebook page Text messages between characters An interview with o Shakespeare o A character Postcards A collage
you decide! Be creative! Surprise Me!
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What's a Zine?
AL MOST ANYTHING!
Each group member MUST include: • Some form of poem
Project
The JULIUS CAESAR
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Knowledge
Zine demonstrates a superior knowledge of various scene details.
Zine demonstrates a solid knowledge of various scene details.
Zine demonstrates some knowledge of various scene details.
Zine demonstrates a limited knowledge of various scene details.
Communication
Has taken great care in producing the zine - powerful result.
Has taken considerable care in producing the zine - effective result.
Has taken some care in producing the zine.
Has taken little care in producing the zine.
Application
Employs rich, powerful media techniques (bold use of colour or typography, cinematography, advanced writing, etc.)
Employs effective media techniques (bold use of colour or typography or cinematography, advanced writing, etc.)
Employs some media techniques (bold use of colour or typography or cinematography, etc.)
Employs limited media techniques (bold use of colour or typography or cinematography, etc.)
Makes most of the scenes come to life with the zine. The new format for the scenes conveys the same emotions and themes associated with the original - or the zine entries show the scenes in an entirely new and original light.
Scene is very well reflected in the zine. The new format for the scenes conveys the same emotions and themes associated with the original - - or the zine entries show the scenes in a fairly new and original light.
Zine has superior focus and displays breadth of knowledge of the subject (all articles discuss theme and explore them in depth)
Zine has considerable focus (most articles discuss theme and explore them in depth)
Thinking/ Inquiry
ZINE Project Rubric
Scene is somewhat reflected in the zine. The new format for the scenes conveys some of the same emotion associated with the original - or the zine shows the scene in a new light, but does not truly reflect the spirit of the play.
Scene is poorly reflected in the zine. The new format for the scenes does not convey the same emotion associated with the original - or the zine might show the scene in a new light, but does not reflect the spirit of the play.
Zine has limited focus (articles barely discuss theme) Zine has some focus (some articles discuss theme, but offer superficial arguments)
