the Lit Circle Assessment

... is available as a Google Doc.  Be sure to carefully follow all instructions!

preparing for the final Literature Circle art project

9th English Final Project, Winter 2012

Your task is to artistically or creatively represent your experience as a reader and thinker during this literature circle project—and, on the day of the final, to share that learning with your classmates in an informal conversation, as you proudly share your work.

What are some ways you might achieve this?

You might…

• Create a poster-sized collage of the most memorable characters from your book
• Create a poster-sized timeline of your reading experience (what you thought about, connections you made, etc.)
• Create an abstract artwork that expresses themes from the book
• Write a series of poems that are inspired by the book
• Write a short story based on a character from your book, sharing an excerpt with us
• Draw a fantastic comic strip based on your book (at least 20 panels)
• Do something else that works, approved by Mr. Anderson

You must include a 1-page written explanation of your piece (i.e., 200-300 words explaining your thought process, your artistic choices, etc.)

The kind of project you choose will determine the materials you’ll need. Start your initial planning below:

Things I’ve Learned or Experienced as a Reader

Favorite Moments / Thoughts About the Book

Preferred Project Type

Materials Needed (Poster paper, markers, etc.)

Journal #55

After today's lit circles:

* How's your group going?
* How are you progressing through your book? Are you enjoying it?
* Any obstacles or challenges?
* Any suggestions?

Write a solid paragraph (75-100 words)

Journal #52

Preparation for today's literature circles. Write about your novel:

Character
* Who is the protagonist of your story?
* What is that character like? Physical features? Personality? Other important traits?
* What makes you sympathetic to the protagonist? Is s/he likable? How well do you relate to the protagonist?
* Is there an antagonist? If so, who?


Conflict
* What is the primary conflict? What type is it?
* Are there any secondary conflicts?
* How do these conflicts keep the story moving forward?
* Are the conflicts realistic?
* Can you predict the resolution of the primary conflict?

if you were gone Friday, 1/27...

... be sure to see Mr. Anderson to pick up your Lit Circle task--you missed it!

Journal #50

Reflect on your first-ever literature circle.

1. What did you do?
2. How did you do individually?
3. How did you do as a group?
4. What should you do differently next time?

Journal #49

Some thoughts: use as many as you like to write a solid paragraph about your first experience with this book.

What are your initial impressions of the book?
What do you think about the main character (protagonist)?
How does the author draw you into the story?
Which seems most important so far: setting, plot, character? Why?
What's the very first sentence? How does it "hook" you?

making a book cover

Goals:
To prepare you for discussion
To focus your thoughts on your book

Tasks:
Fold a piece of paper in half "hamburger style." This will be your book cover.

1. Front cover illustration
* This should somehow reflect the importance of the book to you


2. "Back matter"
* Notes about the book for discussion--bullet points are great!


Coloring is optional. Make it look neat.