Poetry
Big Book Project
100 Points
Students will create a Big
Book (oversized book/anthology) of poems.
The paper should be at least 12x18 in size (I will be providing
construction paper on a first come first served basis). Poster board can also be used if it’s the
correct size or cut in half. The book
pages should be bound together (use yarn, string, book rings …). Students will create 4
original poems in the classroom that are approved by the teacher. Select 4
additional poems from a children’s poetry book. All
8
poems will be used in the Big Book and should be similar in theme. Neatly write or print each poem. Select 4 of the 8
poems to illustrate (2 original,
2 from the additional poems). Create a
title for your Poetry Big Book. This
project is due Thursday, April 30, 2015. LATE projects will not be accepted. Projects not turned in will result in an F. Students should work on their own to complete
this project.
Cover
- 25 points
- Title of Big Book; ex: Reasons for the Seasons
- Student’s Name
- Illustration (optional)
Big Book
- 30 points
- Overall
appearance (neatness/creativity…)
- 8 poems; 4 original, 4 additional (include name of author)
- Bound, poems neatly written or typed
- Student’s own work
Types of Poems – 25 points
- Acrostic *
Color Poem
- Limerick * Alliteration
- Cinquain * Rhyme
- Haiku *
Diamante Poem
- Free
Verse *
Narrative
Illustrations – 20 points
- Must be related to selected poem
- Can use crayons, markers, puff paint, water colors …
- Be creative!!!
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Shoe Box Scene Project
Your AR project for this
grading period is to create a shoe box scene for an AR chapter book you
read. Your scene should include enough
detail to really understand the setting, problem, solution and the action
taking place in the scene. The climax
would be a great scene to create. On a index card or separate sheet of paper,
write a paragraph explaining what is happening in the scene (include this with
your project). On the outside of the
box, write the title, author’s name and a one paragraph summary. You may use
any materials necessary to complete this project. Please turn this checklist in with your
project. This project is due Thursday, March 5, 2015. Late assignments are not accepted. Projects not turned in will result in an F.
____ AR quiz taken
and passed with 80% or better (15pts)
____ Scene is from
an AR book read this grading period (10 pts)
____Title, author’s name and summary is neatly stated on
the box (20 pts)
____ Scene is
detailed, neat, organized and easily interpreted (25 pts)
____ paragraph is
at least 5 sentences long, clear, descriptive of scene depicted (25 pts)
____ paragraph has
no grammatical or spelling errors (5 pts)
______
/100 points possible
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100 Points
Students will select a chapter book to read and design/complete
a display board based on the book. The
display board must represent the chosen book’s overall theme. LATE projects will not be
accepted. Projects not
turned in will result in an F. Students should work on their own to complete
this project. I’ve included some
examples for guidance, please select a book not included as an example. This project should be neatly written or
typed.
These items must be on the display board…
- Title
- Author
- Detailed illustration or 3D display
- Setting of story and theme
- Summary
- Main Character(s)
- Problem/Conflict
- Solution
- Author’s Purpose
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Folktale Writing Project
Students &
Parents: This nine week’s project will
be a “Folktale” assignment! We have read
a few in class and discussed the components.
Your child will need to use his/her imagination and create a
folktale. The folktale is due Thursday (11/20)
typed or written in their best
handwriting. Have fun with it and
encourage your student to use their imagination! J I will be making sure each of the following
components is included in their folktale.
Story must be at least two (2) pages long and also include ONE
illustration (picture) of your folktale that is at least
one page big (8x11)!
Told long time ago…
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Folktales
are always told long ago. Examples -
“Once upon a time” or “Long, Long ago”
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Sets of three…
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Examples
- “three little pigs” or “three
wishes” – three “tries” to solve the problem
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SOMETIMES they use repeating phrases…
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Examples –
“not by the hair on my chinney, chin, chin”
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Good vs. Evil
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Good vs. Bad
-- examples “three pigs vs. wolf,”
“Jack vs. giant,” “turtle vs. hare,” or “red riding hood vs. wolf”
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Happy Ending
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Examples- Red Riding hood is saved!
The three pigs are safe
in the brick house!
The turtle wins the
race!
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Theme –
Example themes you can use:
“Teamwork”
“Problem Solving”
OR make up your own J
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EX: FRIENDSHIP!!! Try to think of FRIENDSHIP traits when
writing your folktales.
Example of
Themes –
Red Riding hood – “Don’t Talk to
Strangers.”
The Three Little Pigs – “Hard work pays
off.”
The Tortoise and the Hare – “Slow and
steady wins the race.”
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Folktale Ideas
Why the bald eagle
is bald
How squirrels bury
nuts
How the swan got its
long neck
Why raccoons have
masks on their face
How the camel got its
hump
Why the bear sleeps
all winter
How the giraffe got
a long neck
Why the turtle has a
shell
100 Points
Students will select a chapter book to read and
complete a cereal box book report project.
The cereal box project must represent the chosen book’s overall
theme. Points are broken down into the
following categories. LATE projects will not be accepted. Projects not turned in will result in an F. Students should work on their own to complete
this project.
Cover
- 20 pts
- Picture of book (hand drawn or printed)
- Title
- Author
- Name your cereal (relates to book); ex: Captain Underpants O’s
- Overall Appearance (neatness/creativity)
- Game
(ex: board game, crossword, etc)
- Game must have clear directions
- Game pieces (if needed)
- Game must relate to the book
- Picture of a scene from the book
Side Panel “Ingredients”: Choose 5 of
these - 30 pts
- Setting *
Author
- Character(s) *
Illustrator
- Author’s
Purpose *
Genre
- Vocabulary *
Number of Pages/Chapters
- Point
of View *
Plot
Other Side Panel “Summary” - 30 pts
- Must be written in first person
- Two 5-7 sentence paragraphs
- Cannot include the 5 you chose in your “Ingredients”.
“Prize Inside” - 5 pts
- One item that best represents the book
Book Project Due: Thursday September 25,
2014
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Writing is an essential component of the Wonders curriculum. Please be sure to encourage our student to write/journal as much as possible. One page book reports would be a great tool for student's to practice and verbalize their thoughts in written form. It will also provide them with extra experience in citing text evidence (examples) from the text. The writing portion of the weekly assessment will be counted as a separate test grade.
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