Flexible assignment

Flexible Assignment Possibilities: You will be completing 3 of the assignments below based on the due dates indicated on the calendar below. You have the freedom to choose your favorite assessments! Short Reflection: What is your favorite monster? (1-2 pages, double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font). Every society including American culture is replete with various types of monsters. What is your favorite monster? Why? What can we learn about ourselves and how we engage with others and the world by exploring the symbolism of this monster? Why are many people frightened by this monster? What can we discover about American culture by examining your favorite monster? Short Reflection: Rehabilitating a Monster. (1-2 pages, double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font) Identify someone or a group of people (e.g., The Central Park Five) who was/were victimized by the rhetoric of monstrosity. How was this image of monstrosity conceived and perpetuated by the media, social networks, political leaders, celebrities, etc.? What can we learn from this injustice the next time that we read about or see a monster on our television, smartphone, or tablet screens? Short-Reflection: Make a Monster. (1-2 pages, double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font) Create your own monster! In the first paragraph or two, provide a detailed description of your monster. What are its physical characteristics? Does your monster have a name? Does your monster have a backstory? Where did it originate? I would like to be able to visualize your monster in my head! You will receive bonus points if you create an image of your monster. During the rest of your reflection, focus on what your monster symbolizes. How does your monster embody certain fears and anxieties within American culture? Should we be afraid of your monster or is it merely misunderstood? Short-Reflection: Literary vs. Cinematic Monsters (1-2 pages, double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font): Compare and contrast representations of a given monster in a text and in the cinematic adaptation(s) of this literary work. How does the symbolism evolve? Is it still the same monster? Which monster is the most revealing in terms of contemporary American culture? Why? Monstrous Transformation Art Project: Create a piece of art that represents the transformation of a character into a monster. This could be a series of drawings, paintings, or even a sculpture. Write a brief reflective artist statement (1-2 pages, double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman Font) explaining your representational choices. Monsters in Advertising: Analyze how monsters are used in advertising campaigns. Create a mock advertisement featuring a monster and write a critical analysis (1-2 pages, double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font) of its effectiveness in conveying messages or selling products. Monsters in Pop Culture Podcast: Create a podcast episode discussing how monsters are portrayed in current pop culture (films, TV shows, social media, etc.). You can interview classmates or experts, discuss trends, and analyze societal perceptions of monsters today.