~ Four Letters: Write a series of letters between two main characters in the novel who might have written to one another during the course of the entire novel. (To gain 50 points, you must include at least four one-page letters.)
~ Poetry: select (from an outside source) or write five poems/songs that you feel say something about the theme, mood, characters or settings of the novel. Explain why you selected or wrote each poem/song.
~ Alternate Ending: Write a new ending for the story, a new adventure for the main character, or the beginning of a sequel. Keep the same first-person narrator. This should be three pages.
~ Bible Theme: Consider what you believe the power of one is. Consider the passage in Ephesians 4:3-6. Then write a two page essay comparing the meaning behind the scripture with the meaning found in several passages in the novel. How are these passages similar or contrasting in meaning? What is the power of one for you?
~ Bio Research: Research the author of the novel. How much of the story is really fiction or autobiographical for Courtenay? What parts of his life could have inspired the themes from our text? You should also include the names of other books that he has written, what awards/honors he has received. What themes are explored in his other books? Create a power point slideshow to teach us your findings. This must be in your own words. Your presentations should consist of 10 slides with a presentation time of 5 - 7 minutes.
~ Map Art: Draw or create a map of where the story takes place. Label all of the places that were important in the story. Write one page about how the places were significant in the novel.
Presentations due Wednesday, November 15.
The Power of One
Rubric
A
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B
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C
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D
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Understanding
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This
project shows that you really understand the events, characters and deeper
themes of the book.
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This
project shows that you have a clear understanding of the events and ideas in the
book
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This
project shows that you generally understand the events and meaning in the
book.
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This
project shows that you may have misread or were somewhat confused about the
story.
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Interest
Level
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This
product explicitly reveals an insight that is personally significant that
you’ve gained beyond the text.
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This product adequately reveals an insight that is meaningful and/or
significant from our text.
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This product shows that you grasp something interesting or meaningful
in the text.
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This project is really more of a summary of some part of the novel,
rather than an insight.
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Quality
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This product is beautiful and inspiring.
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This product is clean and shows care.
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This product has a few problems or errors.
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The errors/issues are distracting from the meaning behind the product.
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Presentation
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You shared this with the class confidently and thoughtfully.
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You shared this with the class clearly.
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You shared this with the class nervously or without thinking through
all the details.
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 Your presentation was hard to understand or hear. |
d c b a
50 points 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-50HOMEWORK:
Witmer's Class: Finish Reading Chapter 12
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