Homework 5-16-03 

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• Be sure to include APPROPRIATE text in questions 3, 6, 8, 9. If you don’t you’ll have to do a third IRA.
• Scores below 80% will require a third IRA.
• Look at score sheet on reverse side before answering questions.

I need to read _______ pages per day to finish this book and these assignments on time.

1. Explain how the book begins. Do you like the introduction? Explain why or why not.
2. Who is the main character in the book? Describe him/her/it using five or more adjectives; write a complete paragraph.
3. Describe the setting of the story up to this point. Explain when and where the story takes place, both generally and specifically. Don’t forget the time period and how you know it. **
4. If you could give this book another title, what would it be and why?
5. What is the main problem/conflict in the story? What kind of conflict is it?
6. Explain about one time that the main character did the right thing.**
7. Pick out two characters you would like to meet. Explain, in detail, why you would like to meet them.
8. If you could give the main character in this book a gift, what would it be and why would you give it to them? **
9. What do you think is the theme of the book, or the lesson that is learned? **
10. Do you think that your answer in question number five is correct now that you have read the entire book? What is the resolution of the story?

• IRA’s must be word-processed and must be formatted properly.

• 12 point times new roman font

• double spaced

• Name , LA, date in upper right hand corner

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• Be sure to include APPROPRIATE text in questions 3, 6, 8, 9. If you don’t you’ll have to do a third IRA.
• Look at score sheet on reverse side before answering questions.

I need to read _______ pages per day to finish this book and these assignments on time.

1. Who is the main character in the book? Describe him/her/it using five or more adjectives; write a complete paragraph.
2. Describe the setting of the story up to this point. Explain when and where the story takes place, both generally and specifically. Don’t forget the time period and how you know it. **
3. Explain about one time that the main character did the right thing.**
4. If you could give the main character in this book a gift, what would it be and why would you give it to them? **
5. What do you think is the theme of the book, or the lesson that is learned? **
6. What is the conflict or main problem in the story? Explain the climax that occurs as a result of this conflict.

• IRA’s must be word-processed and must be formatted properly.

• 12 point times new roman font

• double spaced

• Name , LA, date in upper right hand corner

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REVIEW NOTES ABOUT THESE BEFORE YOU WRITE.

1. I describe the main character. _____ _____ _____

2. I describe the setting of the story. _____ _____ _____

3. I explain the conflict accurately. _____ _____ _____

4. I correctly explain the point of view _____ _____ _____

Yes (10 pts.) No (0 to 5)

1. All answers include at least 5 sentences _____ _____

2. There are no filler sentences and the paragraph

reads smoothly _____ _____

3. When I answer my questions I refer to things

that happened in the story. I include _____ _____

textual evidence where required.

1. My spelling is correct (5 pts.) _____ _____

2. My capitalization is correct (5 pts.) _____ _____

3. My punctuation is correct (5 pts.) _____ _____

1. My paper is perfectly formatted (5 pts.) _____ _____

2. My paper is word processed (5 pts.) _____ _____

3. My self assessment is complete

and stapled to IRA before start of class (5 pts.) _____ _____

TOTAL SCORE ________________

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List of  Possible Projects IF you are not required to do an IRA
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1. 10 question IRA**
2. Mobile*- (This may be done no more than once during the year.) With a mobile students display artifacts that have particular significance to the book and its characters.
3. Paper bag project*- Students use a brown lunch bag and place responses and scenes on the outside. Artifacts relating to the book are on the inside.
4. Character biography**- Student writes a biography of the main character as if they were a real person.
5. New ending**- Student writes a new ending to the story. Events and actions must fit the original story, must be logical and serious.
6. Epic poem**- This is a poem, rhyming or not, that reflects the writer’s comprehension of the story. It should be at least one page and reflect on plot, character and setting.
7. Book Jacket- Student creates a new book jacket, one leaf must contain a detailed plot summary, the other a reason to read the book. An appropriate illustration is on the cover.
8. Character growth poster*- This is a poster with text an illustrations that shows how the character has changed.
9. Character trait poster*- This is a poster with text and illustrations that show the seven different character traits.
10. Gift card to your character. Create a card, like a Hallmark card, that you would attach to a gift that you would give the main character. Inside write a message telling the character what it is and why you gave it to them.
11. Create the front page of a newspaper from your character’s world. Include an article that might appear about the plot and another about the character (something they did) Include a few advertisements and a weather report or anything else you think is appropriate.
12. Write an interview with a character. Create important questions to ask them, have their answers in a "voice."
13. Choose a familiar melody, such as "Mary Had a Little Lamb," and change the lyrics so they pertain to the novel. Include plot and character in your lyrics.
14. Create a decorated plot diagram for your book. Use illustrations to help explain the rising action, climax and resolution. Don’t forget to explain the central conflict.

Design a book jacket for the book. I STRONGLY suggest that you look at one or more actual book jackets before you attempt this. All text should be word-processed and GUM counts! All elements of the sample book jacket must be included. All text should be word-processed and GUM counts! (This should be done on plain

8.5 x 14 paper)

 

This is the back flap. It should have a word processed, perfectly edited character description that includes at least five underlined adjectives in the paragraphs and the because sentence that follows it.

This is the back cover. It should have five pretend quick reviews from real newspapers like this… "Astounding wizardry, vivid descriptions, Harry Potter is a spellbinding novel." Washington Post

This is the front. It should have an illustration THAT IS DIFFERENT FROM THE ILLUSTRATION ON THE REAL COVER OF THE BOOK. It should be related to the book, it should be in color, and the entire cover should be colored in.

This is the inside, front flap. It should contain a detailed summary of the story. It should be word processed and perfectly edited.

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1. 1. Gift card- Gift card to your character. Create a card, like a Hallmark card, that you would attach to a gift that you would give the main character. Inside write a message telling the character what it is and why you gave it to them.

1. Card front has high quality illustration relevant to book.
2. Inside front cover should be an illustration of the gift or something that symbolizes it.
3. A note, at least 100 words, that you might include if you were really giving someone the gift. STORY REFERENCES to explain the appropriateness of the gift a must. GUM counts

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1. Front Page -Create the front page of a newspaper from your character’s world. Include an article that might appear about the plot and another about the character (something they did) Include a few advertisements and a weather report or anything else you think is appropriate.

1. The page can be a typical 8x11 page. Have a banner with the paper’s name (made up). Work in columns on the word processor.
2. Write a 100-word plot summary. Make it sound like news, use a "news" voice.
3. Write 100 words about the character as if he/she were an important person in the community. "Report" on them and what they do, achieve, accomplish, etc.
4. Don’t forget an advertisement, photo, etc. Look at the front page of a newspaper to see what it looks like.

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1. Write an interview with a character. Create important questions to ask them, have their answers in a "voice."

1. The interview is written in question and answer form. If you could ask the character some questions, what would you ask them.
2. Ask the character at least 5 important questions about themselves. Don’t forget that you can make inferences as to what the answers may be. The answers will be several sentences so don’t ask simple questions that might have a one-word answer.
3. The interview should be word-processed

1. Song Choose a familiar melody, such as "Mary Had a Little Lamb," and change the lyrics so they pertain to the novel. Include plot and character in your lyrics. There should be several verses. You can move up a score point with a quality live performance of the song.

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Odyssey Language Arts

Paper Bag Book Project

READ CAREFULLY, read the whole assignment before you begin.

On a brown paper lunch bag (lunch bag size) provide the following information in marker or dark gel pen, so that it is legible.

1. The title
2. The author
3. A description of the "setting", or where and when the story took place.
4. A description of the main character(s)
5. A short comment about why you did or did not like the book (i.e. humor, suspense, writer’s style, adventure, etc.)
6. On one of the two long flat sides of the bag complete an illustration which represents a scene, concept or character in the book.
7. Inside the bag place 6 "artifacts". These are objects which represent things, people, places or concepts that are important in the book. ( for example, if the book took place at the shore, put a seashell in the bag) You must make AT LEAST three of the artifacts.

You will get an opportunity to present this project to the class in a book talk. HAVE FUN
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 Odyssey

Student name _______________

Paper Bag Book Project Score Sheet

______ (2) The title

______(2) The author

______ (5) A description of the "setting", or where and when the story took place.

______(5) A description of the main character, GUM counts(s)

______( 5 ) A short comment about why you did or did not like the book, GUM counts (i.e. humor, suspense, writer’s style, adventure, etc.)

______(5) On one of the two long flat sides of the bag complete an illustration which represents a scene, concept or character in the book.

______(5) Inside the bag place 6 "artifacts".

______(5) All text is word processed

______ (15) Oral presentation (volume, eye contact, vocal variety and completeness of artifact description)

Your

Score ______________

Mr. Wight’s score___________