homework March 29

Homework for this weekend. It's simple. Paper bag novel study (or any container).
The original outline (plus two rubrics for marking are in the blog archive March 9th).

Here's the basic outline that we've been working on for the past two weeks.
It is encouraged that students hand in THEIR BEST work.

Final standings for week
1:Candyland 90
2. Falcons 80
3. Superdupers 70
4. Team Chaotix 40

Grade 7
The Paper Bag Book Report Project
Now that you have completed reading your novel, you will complete a book report project. This project has many parts and will be presented on a paper bag. You will also create several “mini models” of items that represented an important part of the book. These items will be kept inside the paper bag.

MYP Areas of Interaction
Approaches to learning
Guiding Question:How do I communicate my understanding?

Your Completed project will have the following parts:
Front- Title page
Back- Summary of the Novel
Side 1- Vocabulary list
Side 2- Setting map
Inside- Character model
-5 important items

Parts
Front
Design a title page for your book report.
Include the following information clearly: Title of the book
Author’s name
An appropriate image Your name

Back of Paper Bag

Complete a summary of the novel. What happens is the story? Why should someone read this book (without giving away the story).
This should include a retelling of the introduction (setting), rising action events, climax, denouement (falling action) and conclusion.

Side 1 of Paper Bag
Make note of 15 new or unusual vocabulary words from your novel.
Find and record the definition of each word.
Use each word in a sentence to show its meaning.
Side 2 of Paper Bag
Create an illustrated map of the events and settings in your novel. You should clearly label the map and its parts.

Inside Paper Bag
Character: Create a model of the main character. Base your model on evidence found in the book. Include this evidence attached to, or with your model.

Five Important items: Select five (5) items featured in the book that are important to the telling of the story. Design and create these items to be included in your paper bag project. A short explanation as to why you chose these items needs to be attached to each item.
Assessment: For this project you will be assessed using the attached MYP rubrics.

Due Date: April 2, 2007