MikeWQT

=G.R.A.S.P.S= =Understanding(s)= •Adequate exposure to range of texts including poems, dramas, and stories. •Read and comprehend a wide range of texts. •Learn to work through upper level material.
 * Goal: You are an independent filmmaker who wants to get funding for a new project. You must make a trailer for your upcoming project which captures the essence of the Novel that you are recreating.**
 * Role: You are an independent filmmaker.**
 * Audience: A group of Hollywood film producers will be viewing your trailer.**
 * Situation: You are making a film adaptation of a novel and need funding from producers to get it made.**
 * Product/Presentation: A 3-5 minute trailer for a film adaptation of your favorite novel/short story from class. This will be accompanied by an explanation of all of the elements of the trailer (music, dialogue, images).**
 * Standards (Criteria from both rubrics - product and presentation): Presentation: Content 50%, Posture/Eye Contact 5%, Preparedness 20%, Evaluate Peers 10%, Time Limit 10%, Speaks Clearly 5%**
 * Product: Teamwork 20%, Captures Themes 30%, Research 10%, Quality 10%, Storyboard 20%, Creativity 10%**

=Introduction= As a recent film school graduate you are excited to get started on your very Hollywood project. You want to make a name for yourself outside of the world of independent film. This of course is harder than it sounds. You believe that the best way to break out of the world of independent film making is to write your own script. This may be the only way for you to get a chance at directing in the big leagues. You loved the book __The Great Gatsby__ when you were in high school, but it has already been adapted into a film. Now you need to decide. Will you write a better adaptation of that novel? or will you use another book as inspiration for your film?

=Task= Congratulations! you, an independent filmmaker, may have just hit the big time. Your script for an adaptation of your favorite novel has been discovered, and a bunch of producers are fighting over who will get the rights to your film. Although the script is good these producers are wondering whether or not they should trust a Hollywood rookie with the direction of their investment. You are tasked with creating a trailer for the film which will capture the essence of the piece as a whole. This will be presented to the producers in three weeks time, and they will decide if they want to fund your project or not. Music, video, and some dialogue are all expected to be in the trailer. Show the power that this film can have in only a few minutes. The producers want to know just how good it can be. Good luck! and get creative!

=Conclusion= Wow! You did it! The producers liked your trailer, and think that you will do an excellent job directing your film for real now. Although many others made trailers for your script the producers find that you have the strongest understanding of the central themes in the novel. You really captured something special, and they believe that you are ready to make a feature length film that audiences will find invigorating and powerful. By the time it is released in 2015 audiences should be encapsulated by the hype surrounding your film. They will flock to the box offices. A bright future full of Academy Awards, blockbuster hits, and incredible profits await. Move over Steven Spielberg, there's a new ace in town!