Thursday, April 8, 2010
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Literature Circle Project
What is a Literature Circle Project?
A literature circle project is a final production on the novel that you have chosen to read. It should be creative, interactive, and inspirational in order to encourage other students to read the same book.
What are the teaching and learning objectives?
Students in different high schools read the same novels and meet in virtual literature circles (or e-circles) to discuss their interpretations of their books. Therefore, the 11th grade H.L.R. School students will demonstrate their comprehension of the text and critical thinking skills through questions and modified Socratic discussion methods that promote deep thinking about characterization, plot, style, author intent, and personal interpretation with the use of technology. Students will meet face-to-face to create technology-supported projects that demonstrate their understanding and appreciation of the text.
How will you be assessed?
Each student has chosen her or his own role(s) within the group and will be scored based on how well she or he has completed their task(s), contributed to the project, and participated throughout the literature circle process. Each group member will evaluate the other participants of the group which will account for thirty percent of the project grade (30%), the audience members present the day of the group presentations will evaluate the overall teams’ presentation which will account for twenty percent (20%), and the teacher will give the group and each member a final grade based on the team members’ evaluations and the final production, which will account for fifty percent (50%) of the final grade.
*Note: Rubrics for evaluations will be distributed prior to the evaluation dates to provide each individual with clear expectations that must be met.
Snap Shot of grading:
Group Member Evaluations: 30%
Audience Evaluations: 20%
Teacher Evaluation: 50%
Total Final Grade: 100%
A literature circle project is a final production on the novel that you have chosen to read. It should be creative, interactive, and inspirational in order to encourage other students to read the same book.
What are the teaching and learning objectives?
Students in different high schools read the same novels and meet in virtual literature circles (or e-circles) to discuss their interpretations of their books. Therefore, the 11th grade H.L.R. School students will demonstrate their comprehension of the text and critical thinking skills through questions and modified Socratic discussion methods that promote deep thinking about characterization, plot, style, author intent, and personal interpretation with the use of technology. Students will meet face-to-face to create technology-supported projects that demonstrate their understanding and appreciation of the text.
How will you be assessed?
Each student has chosen her or his own role(s) within the group and will be scored based on how well she or he has completed their task(s), contributed to the project, and participated throughout the literature circle process. Each group member will evaluate the other participants of the group which will account for thirty percent of the project grade (30%), the audience members present the day of the group presentations will evaluate the overall teams’ presentation which will account for twenty percent (20%), and the teacher will give the group and each member a final grade based on the team members’ evaluations and the final production, which will account for fifty percent (50%) of the final grade.
*Note: Rubrics for evaluations will be distributed prior to the evaluation dates to provide each individual with clear expectations that must be met.
Snap Shot of grading:
Group Member Evaluations: 30%
Audience Evaluations: 20%
Teacher Evaluation: 50%
Total Final Grade: 100%
What are the project options?
1. Dramatize the novel to explore and highlight the plot, characterization, theme(s), motif(s), and author’s intent
2. A talk show presentation that allows students to become a character from the novel focusing in on characterization, setting, plot, and author’s history and purpose
3. A book talk given by (or lead by) the group that would allow for reports of their impressions and findings of the novel, author, and time period
4. A mural that would incorporate a sketch of each group member’s favorite section of the novel
5. A poster campaign that promotes the novel accompanied by a book reading
6. A commercial that would allow students to create a theatrical trailer for the novel, which is to become a blockbuster movie
7. Create and participate in an interactive learning activity for students/ audience members highlighting the plot, characters, themes, motifs, time period, author’s intent, and connections to modern society
What are the project expectations?
Each group must submit the following six items in order to receive full credit for their final literature circle project. Groups may want to collectively work on each task, or assign a specific task to an individual who volunteers based on her or his area of personal strength.
1. Dramatize the novel to explore and highlight the plot, characterization, theme(s), motif(s), and author’s intent
2. A talk show presentation that allows students to become a character from the novel focusing in on characterization, setting, plot, and author’s history and purpose
3. A book talk given by (or lead by) the group that would allow for reports of their impressions and findings of the novel, author, and time period
4. A mural that would incorporate a sketch of each group member’s favorite section of the novel
5. A poster campaign that promotes the novel accompanied by a book reading
6. A commercial that would allow students to create a theatrical trailer for the novel, which is to become a blockbuster movie
7. Create and participate in an interactive learning activity for students/ audience members highlighting the plot, characters, themes, motifs, time period, author’s intent, and connections to modern society
What are the project expectations?
Each group must submit the following six items in order to receive full credit for their final literature circle project. Groups may want to collectively work on each task, or assign a specific task to an individual who volunteers based on her or his area of personal strength.
*Note: The grading rubric will be distributed prior to the commencement of the project.
The Tasks:
1. Provide a written report or thematic based book analysis essay
2. Create a power point presentation
3. Post a blog assignment that must be designed and completed by all group members
4. Produce an interactive activity, handout, worksheet, or vocabulary quiz for the audience which highlights the importance of knowing/ learning the words related to the book
5. Demonstrate knowledge of the book with an oral presentation
6. Finalize your project production and provide a formal evaluation to be given to the audience for your group’s evaluation/ feedback
The Tasks:
1. Provide a written report or thematic based book analysis essay
2. Create a power point presentation
3. Post a blog assignment that must be designed and completed by all group members
4. Produce an interactive activity, handout, worksheet, or vocabulary quiz for the audience which highlights the importance of knowing/ learning the words related to the book
5. Demonstrate knowledge of the book with an oral presentation
6. Finalize your project production and provide a formal evaluation to be given to the audience for your group’s evaluation/ feedback
7. Proofread, edit, and correct all work final drafts before submitting to your instructor
8. Submit all required documents on the designated due dates!!!
9. Do your best while creating work you will be proud of submitting!
8. Submit all required documents on the designated due dates!!!
9. Do your best while creating work you will be proud of submitting!
Friday, February 12, 2010
What style of figurative language does Linda Crew use in Children of the River?
Task: Now that you have read the first four chapters, what is Crew's style based on what various kinds of figurative language evident in Linda Crew's Children of the River?
Guidelines:
-cite the pages and provide quotations to support your answer
-respond in eight to sixteen sentences
Guidelines:
-cite the pages and provide quotations to support your answer
-respond in eight to sixteen sentences
What style of figurative language does Betty Smith use in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn?
Task: Now that you have read the first three chapters, what is Smith's style based on what various kinds of figurative language evident in Betty Smith's A Tree Grows in Brooklyn?
Guidelines:
-cite the pages and provide quotations to support your answer
-respond in eight to sixteen sentences
Guidelines:
-cite the pages and provide quotations to support your answer
-respond in eight to sixteen sentences
What style of figurative language does Sue Monk Kidd use in Secret Life of Bees?
Task: Now that you have read the first chapters of Secret Life of Bees, what is Sue Monk Kidd's writing style based on the various kinds of figurative language styles?
Guidelines:
-cite the pages and provide quotations to support your answer
-respond in eight to sixteen sentences
Guidelines:
-cite the pages and provide quotations to support your answer
-respond in eight to sixteen sentences
What types of figurative language is used in Ernesto Quinonez' Bodega Dreams?
Task: Now that you have read the first four chapters, what is Quinonez' style based on the various kinds of figurative language that is evident in Quinonez' Bodega Dreams?
Guidelines:
-cite the pages and provide quotations to support your answer
-respond in eight to sixteen sentences
Guidelines:
-cite the pages and provide quotations to support your answer
-respond in eight to sixteen sentences
What types of figurative language is used in Charles Dickens' Great Expectations?
Task: Now that you have read the first four chapters, what is Dickens' style based on what various kinds of figurative language are evident in Dickens' Great Expectations?
Guidelines:
-cite the pages and provide quotations to support your answer
-respond in eight to sixteen sentences
Guidelines:
-cite the pages and provide quotations to support your answer
-respond in eight to sixteen sentences
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