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I need you to complete this document making a pretend eulogy on Gatsbys death. I need you to have Daisy being the person reading the written eulogy. All the directions and the rubric are in the document attached. Please make sure you have all the components of the rubric in the final piece. If you are confused or have any questions please please ask me.
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Please Compose your eulogy outline here (5 points):
(This does not have to be in complete sentences, but it can be.)
Please Compose your eulogy here (20 points):
(If you are wondering how long the eulogy should be, make sure you include all of the elements in the rubric
and checklist below; that is how you will know you have completed the task.)
Please add your video recording here (5 points):
(Be sure that your video has been shared with me. I would appreciate it if you embedded the video here instead
of copying and pasting the URL. Let me know if you need help doing this.)
Important Information regarding grading:
✅Completing steps 1-4 is worth 5 points. I will not grade the assignment without an
outline completed.
✅Completing a video and sharing it with me will be worth 5 points.
✅Completing and sharing the written eulogy will be graded using the 20 point rubric
below. Please note that many elements in the rubric require a video presentation. Without
the video, additional points will be deducted from the speech.
✅ Please highlight the following elements: examples of color symbolism(x3), use of
dialogue, reference to American Dream, reference to Jazz Age, connection to theme,
examples of figurative language, and details that illustrate the setting.
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Element #1
Content (Reading,
Writing, and
Communicating Standard 1)
The speech demonstrates a
deep understanding of
Gatsby’s character,
motivations, and impact on
others. It effectively
explores Gatsby’s
relationships, successes, and
failures, providing
insightful anecdotes and
examples.The speaker uses
an appropriate POV and
dialogue. Elements above
are highlighted in the
written eulogy.
The speech adequately
covers Gatsby’s major
characteristics and
contributions, though it
may lack depth or
originality in its
analysis. It provides
sufficient evidence to
support its claims.
Most of the elements
above are highlighted in
the written eulogy.
The speech shows
some understanding
of Gatsby’s character
and actions but lacks
coherence or
sufficient supporting
details. It may rely
heavily on surfacelevel observations.
The speech
demonstrates
limited
understanding of
Gatsby’s character
or fails to provide
relevant evidence
to support its
claims. It may lack
organization or
coherence.
Element #2
Delivery
(Speaking and
Listening Standard 2)
The speaker maintains
strong eye contact, clear
articulation,
professionalism, and
appropriate pacing
throughout the speech. They
effectively use gestures and
vocal variation to engage
the audience and convey
emotion.
The speaker
demonstrates mostly
clear articulation and
maintains adequate eye
contact. Pacing may be
slightly uneven, and
gestures may be
somewhat limited.
The speaker’s
articulation, eye
contact, and pacing
are inconsistent,
leading to occasional
difficulty in
understanding.
Gestures may be
awkward or
distracting.
The speaker’s
delivery is often
unclear, with
minimal eye
contact and little
variation in pacing
or tone. Gestures, if
used, may be
inappropriate or
distracting.
Element #3
Connection to
Theme and
Setting (Reading,
Writing, and
Communicating Standard 2):
The speech effectively
connects Gatsby’s life and
legacy to the themes and
setting of the novel,
demonstrating a nuanced
understanding of
Fitzgerald’s portrayal of
the Jazz Age and the
American Dream. Color
symbolism is referenced
three times in the eulogy.
The speech makes clear
connections between
Gatsby’s experiences
and the broader themes
of the novel, though
these connections may
lack depth or originality.
Color symbolism is
referenced two times in
the eulogy
The speech
acknowledges the
novel’s themes and
setting but fails to
fully explore their
relevance to Gatsby’s
life or fails to make
meaningful
connections between
the two. Color
symbolism is
referenced once in
the eulogy
The speech
demonstrates little
understanding of
the novel’s themes
or setting and fails
to connect them to
Gatsby’s life or
legacy.
Element #4
Language Use
(Language Standard 3):
The speech demonstrates a
sophisticated command of
language, employing vivid
imagery, figurative
language, and varied
sentence structure to convey
meaning and evoke
emotion.
The speech effectively
communicates its ideas
using clear and precise
language, though it may
lack the richness or
complexity of language
found in higher-scoring
speeches.
The speech’s
language is generally
straightforward but
may lack precision or
clarity at times. It
may also be
repetitive or overly
simplistic.
The speech’s
language is often
unclear or
confusing,
hindering the
audience’s
understanding. It
may contain
numerous errors in
grammar, usage, or
word choice.
Element #5
Overall Impact
(Reading, Writing,
and
The speech leaves a lasting
impression on the audience,
effectively capturing
Gatsby’s significance and
inviting reflection on his
life and legacy. It inspires
empathy and emotional
The speech effectively
communicates Gatsby’s
importance and impact,
though it may lack the
emotional depth or
resonance found in
higher-scoring speeches.
The speech may
convey some sense
of Gatsby’s
significance but fails
to leave a strong
impression or
provoke meaningful
The speech fails to
effectively convey
Gatsby’s
importance or
impact, leaving the
audience with little
sense of his
Communicating Standard 4):
resonance.
reflection.
significance or
relevance.
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