Jackson: Language of Literature Project
In this project, you will be choosing a partner and completing the following work in the Language of
Literature books. First, you will skim the language of literature books and choose two stories (preferably
different than other groups) that you would like to read and present to the class. With these two
stories, you will be responsible for the following…
Story Maps (20pts)
Your group will be responsible for the creating story maps for each story. One can be the
standard design we created in class. The other must be a different design to present to the students.
For this part, you can make a large poster, Inspiration, Prezi, or other tools that you search online to create a story map. I will allow different story map designs as long as they address the “five things that you will be needing when reading or writing a short story that’s mad exciting.”
Artifacts (10pts)
You and your group member will also be responsible to bring in five artifacts to represent the five characteristics of a short story(plot, character, conflict, theme, setting) . Be creative with your artifact choice and choose artifacts that will create interest so other classmates will want to read the book.
Creative Piece (20pts)
This part of the project will be fun but also challenging. Your groups will be responsible for creating a 1:30 minute presentation on one of the stories. I would groups to branch out on project ideas but possible ideas include a Goanimate, a movie trailer on the story(check youtube for samples), a newscast(flipcam), a podcast, or anything off the cooltoolsforschools wiki page. I will not individually teach students how to use these tools. Thus, they will need to research on using the tool they decide to use.
Language of Literature Project Rubric
Story Maps (20pts)
Group has two satisfactory story maps 10pts
One story map is creative and shows higher level learning 10pts
Artifacts (10pts)
Group has a prop or artifact that respresents…
Plot 2pts
Character 2pts
Conflict 2pts
Theme 2pts
Setting 2pts
Creative Piece 20pts
Group uses an approved tool to show deeper understanding 10pts
Group amazes me on what level 1/10 10pts
Total: /50PTS