Cyrano de Bergerac Projects
Directions: Each group of students will select one
of the projects from those listed below. Once a project is selected
by a group in a class, it may not be selected by any other group
in that class. All assignments should be typed, neat, and free
of grammatical, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization errors.
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Three regions of France are named in the play: the Dordogne,
Touraine, and Gascony. Research these three regions and prepare
a travel itinerary (including a map in an appropriate format)
which includes information about the food and famous landmarks.
(Include internal citations, where needed, and Works Cited in
proper MLA format).
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Create a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting Cyrano
and Roxane’s love (at least 25 entries). This must be highly
interesting and creative in design.
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Write a song about Cyrano and Roxane’s love (any genre)
of at least 25 lines. Perform it in class and turn in a hard
copy of the song.
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Create and upload a web page of the play. Be sure to include
a summary of the play (your own words), a brief biography of
Rostand (cite sources properly), links to existing web resources
on the play, and some “interesting” sections and links
(example: French pastries, French music, regions of France).
Include appropriate visuals. Should you choose this option,
be certain to have some way of presenting your web page to the
class (assume we cannot access your web URL in class).
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Look at popular music CD covers then create a CD cover
of your own for the sound track of Cyrano de Bergerac.
Design the complete CD insert which includes a summary of the
play (your own words), a brief biography of Rostand (cite sources
properly), album notes (at least 25 lines) and anything else
you would find on a CD insert. The spine of the CD cover should
indicate the CD title. The back cover should indicate the
songs selected for your sound track. It is NOT essential that
you actually burn the CD (though this is a nice touch).
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Develop a radio show from one (1) act of Cyrano de
Bergerac. Be sure to use sound effects and to break for a
commercial. Present it to the class and turn in a hard copy of
your script (at least 2-3 pages).
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Develop a “reduced” or “10 minute” version of Cyrano de Bergerac (using Rostand's language
or a distinctive form of diction). Be sure to include props and
costumes as appropriate. Present it to the class and turn in
a hard copy of your script (approximately 3-4 pages).
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Create the kind of pastry Ragueneau’s shop was famous
for and bring them in for the class to enjoy. These must be original,
home-baked confections -- not store-bought! Write a description
of your mouth-watering creations enticing people into your shop
to buy your baked goods (at least 25 lines and turn in hard copy).
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