See the bottom of this page for RUBRICS on how you'll be graded!
General Directions:
Organize yourself by titling a blank pages for each of the following: Vocabulary and Metaphors/SimilesYou will respond to your reading through the mini-activities below. You should do these as we go through the book, as our classroom discussion will help you complete your work.
Self-Selected Vocabulary: After reading each chapter, choose 2 words that are new or stand out to you. Record each, along with its part of speech, synonym, antonym, and an original sentence on a piece of paper to be typed up later.
Metaphors and Similes: After reading each chapter, record at least 2 metaphors and/or similes along with the page number.
Symbolism: After the lesson in class, list at least 3 symbols from the story and explain what each may represent.
Plot: As you read, create a plot summary chart.
Personification: After the lesson in class, find four original examples. Record each quote (along with page number) and sketch a literal interpretation of each.
Irony: After the lesson in class, explain 2 ironic symbols from the story.
Conflict: After the lesson in class, sketch an image of each of the 2 different types of conflict.
Character: After reading chapter 5, compare and contrast Kino’s character.
Theme: After the lesson in class, apply the Steinbeck quote to the story.
Rubric for Lit Terms due THURS--see how you'll be graded!
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Assignment |
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Self-Selected Vocabulary: 2 words are recorded for each chapter 1-6, including word, part of speech, synonym, antonym (2 pts), and original sentence (2 pts) (4 points per word—48 total points) |
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Metaphors and Similes: 2 per chapter—can be any combination (2 metaphors, 2 similes, or one of each) (2 points each—one for the metaphor or simile, and one for including page number [citation]—24 points total) |
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Plot: Plot chart completed in final draft form. Included in character section is “static” or “dynamic” label for each character and why that character is static or dynamic. (20 points) |
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Organization: Everything is neat and complete. Typed, with name and titles included. (8 points) |
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TOTAL: Score= Total / 2 (100 possible) |
÷ 2 =
/ 50
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Rubric for REG CD Project due FRIDAY-see how you'll be graded!
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STUDENT:
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POINTS POSSIBLE |
POINTS EARNED |
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Set-up of front cover includes: colorful illustration, name of group, and featured song title. |
10 |
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Name of your group/band. Must have direct reference to the book. |
5 |
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Set-up of back cover includes: ten song titles, student name and copyright |
5 |
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List of 10 songs. All titles must connect to the book |
20 |
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Song Lyrics #1 |
15 |
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Song Lyrics #2 |
15 |
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Overall Presentation and Creativity |
5 |
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TOTAL
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75 |
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Rubric for DC CD Project due FRIDAY-see how you'll be graded!
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STUDENT:
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POINTS POSSIBLE |
POINTS EARNED |
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Front cover: illustration depicting setting, theme, or one of the characters (explanation included), name of group, and featured song title. |
10 |
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Name of your group/band. Must have direct reference to the book. |
5 |
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Set-up of back cover includes: ten song titles, student name and copyright |
5 |
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List of 10 songs. All titles must have direct reference to a character, theme, conflict or setting found in the novella. |
20 |
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Song Lyrics #1 – original lyrics that parallel a conflict, setting or theme. |
15 |
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Song Lyrics #2 – original lyrics that parallel a conflict, setting or theme OR one recorded song with an explanation showing how the song is a parallel to story |
15 |
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Overall Presentation and Creativity |
5 |
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TOTAL |
75 |
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