English 12 B Unit 3 Research Project Ms. Sheinberg
“Rime of the Ancient Mariner” Research Project
Link to the Template for the project
The detailed descriptions in this poem make it ideal for illustration and visual support. For this assessment, you will merge your creative abilities with your literary understanding. You will create your own shortened version of this poem and create a visual rendition of this poetic feast. The thesis statement for the project is: One theme for “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” by Samuel Taylor Coleridge is redemption. The actions of the Ancient Mariner illustrates his need to seek redemption through his journey through the epic
This is where you creativity comes into play; decide on a method you would like to use: powerpoint, a comic strip, a storyboard, or perhaps a series of separate illustrations. I have created a powerpoint you are welcome to use, but you are encouraged to allow your creativity to flower. However, you must follow the directions and provide all of the data required to receive credit for the project.
Directions:
There are seven parts to “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” and you are to select three stanzas from each part to analyze, provide an image to illustrate the quote, and discuss the quote; all cited using correct Modern Language Association (MLA) format. All images need to be cites and the stanza from the text needs to be cited. That means:
From Part the First you select three stanzas, analyze the three stanzas to support your thesis statement, and locate images for the three stanzas – each on separate slides. All cited using correct MLA format.
From Part the Second you select three stanzas, analyze the three stanzas to support your thesis statement, and locate images for the three stanzas – each on separate slides. All cited using correct MLA format.
From Part the Third you select three stanzas, analyze the three stanzas to support your thesis statement, and locate images for the three stanzas – each on separate slides. All cited using correct MLA format.
From Part the Fourth you select three stanzas, analyze the three stanzas to support your thesis statement, and locate images for the three stanzas – each on separate slides. All cited using correct MLA format.
From Part the Fifth you select three stanzas, analyze the three stanzas to support your thesis statement, and locate images for the three stanzas – each on separate slides. All cited using correct MLA format.
From Part the Sixth you select three stanzas, analyze the three stanzas to support your thesis statement, and locate images for the three stanzas – each on separate slides. All cited using correct MLA format.
From Part the Seventh you select three stanzas, analyze the three stanzas to support your thesis statement, and locate images for the three stanzas – each on separate slides. All cited using correct MLA format.
Sources cited page
You can create your images digitally, draw images by hand, or use clip art to convey your visual message. Remember to support each image with a caption that includes the stanza and line numbers plus a brief summary.
Opening Slide 1
Your name
Thesis statement
Opening Picture with MLA documentation
Course with Date
Example:
Opening Slide : Your Thesis statement with your name
Course and date.
Slide 1
Figure 1: Gustave Dore’s “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” illustration
Remaining Slides with stanza, analysis, graphic, and MLA documentation
Final slide Sources Cited page (Example below)
Boss, Judy and David Widger, producers. Samuel Taylor Coledridge. “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.” The Project Gutenberg EBook. EBook #151, 01-January 2013. http://www.gutenberg.org/files/151/151-h/151-h.htm
Coleridge, Samuel Taylor. Kristen LeMoine, reader. “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.” Librivox, Librivox, 14 Jan. 2006, audio recording. librivox.org/the-rime-of-the-ancient-mariner-by-samuel-taylor-coleridge/.
Dore, Gustave, Illustrator. Samuel Taylor Coleridge. “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.” The University of Adelaide Library: University of Adelaide, south Australia. eBooks@Adelaide. 03 February, 2019. https://ebooks.adelaide.edu.au/c/coleridge/samuel_taylor/rime/
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-RZZcKo5986s0R0co7FdpFpqenFzM1cP/edit#slide=id.p1