Outsiders Projects, 7th grade due Feb 13th!

1.      Create a play about the trial of Johnny for the murder of Bob.
Perform it for the class.  (three people)

2.      Write a chapter of the book from another character’s perspective.

3.      Make a puppet show of one part of the story.  The script must be
2-4 pages (double spaced)

4.      Write an opinion paper about what parts of the book you would
change and why. 3-4 pages typed, double spaced.

5.      Write a magazine article by one of the characters. Title the article “Being a
Teenager.” Paste your article into an actual magazine; make it look like a
magazine article.

6.       Create 4 cut-up puzzles of  scenes from the book. On the back of
each puzzle piece
completely describe the scene.

7.      Write a Eulogy for one of the characters from the novel.  It must
be written in the style of a eulogy.  One page, single spaced.

8.       Create a board game using details and characters from the story. MINIMUM 50
cards w/questions and answers.

9.      Create a video based on the book and show it to the class. Get
approval from me
for the subject.

10.     Write about how you have changed as a result of reading this novel
or what you
have learned.

God loves, Man Kills

Here is the book, click on it, download it, and open it with the CDisplay program that I emailed you.
If you can't work the email, download the CDisplay program from:      http://www.cdisplay.me/

Pigman Projects

Pigman Projects

Working by yourself, or in self-chosen groups of no more than three, you will be creating a unique project that demonstrates your knowledge of the book The Pigman. Your project must fulfill the following requirements:

• Representative of your best work and effort

• Show your understanding of the plot, characters, setting and themes present in the novel

• Equally include the effort of all group members

• Be creative and take advantage of your talents and interests

Possible project ideas include:

1.  Acting out one chapter of the novel, either on video or in front of the class, and

complete with dialogue, costumes, props, appropriate setting, etc . . .

2.  Writing a follow-up chapter or an alternate ending in the same style as the book

3.  An essay analyzing an aspect of the novel, at least three pages, plus three for each additional group member.

4.  A graphic novel version of one chapter, either hand-drawn or using computer

software or cartoon website tools.

5.  A to Z Book for the novel. ? 26 sentences—A-Z—that "capture" the book and its characters, themes, plot, lessons to be learned, etc. ? Illustrated! ? Bonus for good use of vocabulary words.

6.  Pick several of the symbols that appear in the book. (Examples: the three monkeys at Beekman's, Bobo and the zoo, the cemetery, Mr. P's pig collection, even Norton) Draw, or otherwise graphically represent, at least 4 or 5. Use a quote under each to label it. Explain what each represents and how it is used to further the story.

7.  Write an essay exploring who's at fault (if anyone) for Mr. Pignati's death. You may conclude that the responsibility should be shared. Whatever you conclude, be sure to back up what you say with quotes and examples from the novel.

8.  Rewrite a chapter from Mr. Pignati's point of view. Be sure to include the dialogue as it is, but change the exposition around it. Show what Mr. Pignati is thinking and feeling about John and Lorraine.

9.   Write a chapter telling about the further adventures of the John and Lorraine. Your chapter should be a minimum of 3 pages long and include at least one colored illustration.

10.  Create a mural, collage, or diorama of a scene from the book. Include a one-page description of the scene and how you created your art piece.

11.  A “realia” box contains real things that might be important to a story. Collect 10 items to place in a Pigman box that you create. Write about each item and the significance to the story. Be sure your box is decorated to reflect the story.

12.  Any other idea that Mr. Joel approves.

Tuck Projects

1.      Create a mural, collage, or diorama of a scene from the book. You may want to do one based on the description of the Tucks’ house in Chapter 10 or any other scene you choose. Include a one-page description of the scene and how you created your art piece.

2.      A “realia” box contains real things that might be important to a story. Collect 10 items to

place in a Tuck Everlasting box that you create. Write about each item and the significance to the story. Be sure your box is decorated to reflect the story.

3.      Write a chapter telling about the further adventures of the Tuck family. Your chapter should be a minimum of 3 (typed) pages long and include at least one colored illustration.

          

5.      Make an advertisement for magic water that the man in the yellow suit might have sold.  Include an illustration and write a script for a radio or TV ad. You will perform or play this in class.

6.      Write a diary that Winnie might have kept for three days around (before, on, after) the day that an important incident in the book occurred. Create a booklet to put the diary pages in.  At least 3 typed pages long, with one illustration.

7.      Write a different ending for the story. It should be a minimum of 3 typed pages long and include at least one colored illustration.

 8.   Write one scene/chapter from the point of view of one character in the book. It should be a minimum of 3 typed pages long and include at least one colored illustration.

8b Homework

Finish your parent comparisons if you didn´t, finish reading Chapter 7. 

If you don´t have Tuck Everlasting!

Tuck Everlasting Word.docx

Homework for the weekend.

7A and 7B  -- Compare and contrast Felix and Antonio.  Either, write TWO paragraphs OR do a Venn Diagram.  If you do the Venn Diagram, make it GOOD!

8B - Read the first 5 chapters of Pigman.

8A - Read the first chapter of Pigman.