I.S. 239Name ______

Class _____ ID _____Date ______

First Quarter: Extra Credit

Supplies:

construction paper (12 x 18)

yarn (12 inches)

markers, colored pencils or crayons

computer

The assignment is to create a kite for the book you read. You will fold the four corners of the construction paper towards the center. All four corners should meet in the center.

You will label each flap with the literary term you choose from the list below.

On the inside of the flap, you will tape the typed response to the question.

Attach the yarn securely to the bottom, just like you see on a kite.

The title and author should be written in the center (on the inside) where all the corners meet.

Fold the corners to the middle.

You should end up with a diamond shape.

The literary terms should be on the outside of the flap.

Yarn

PLEASE NOTE, ALL PARAGRAPHS SHOULD INCLUDE A TOPIC SENTENCE, AT LEAST FIVE SUPPORTING DETAILS AND A CONCLUDING SENTENCE.

Choose FOUR of the following literary terms: Refer to your literary terms sheet for definitions. THE TERM, WHICH APPEARS IN BOLD LETTERS, IS THE WORD YOU WILL USE TO LABEL THE FOUR FLAPS OF THE KITE.

  1. CLIMAX: In a well-written paragraph, explain which point you chose as the climax of the novel. Explain why you think it is the point of greatest emotional intensity. Your paragraph must include specific details and examples from the book to support your opinion.
  1. CONFLICT: In a well-written paragraph, explain which of the five conflicts applied to the story. State the TYPE of conflict it is and explain how it applies to the novel. You should also include whether or not this conflict was resolved. Your paragraph must include specific details and examples from the book to support your opinion. If your book had more than one type of conflict, you may write one for each of the conflict. The label on the flap should read the TYPE of conflict you wrote about. For example, one flap would read: PERSON AGAINST SOCIETY, and a second would read: PERSON AGAINST HIMSELF.
  1. THEME: In a well-written paragraph, explain what you think the theme of the novel is. Explain why you think that is the lesson the author was trying to convey by including specific details and examples from the book. Remember, a theme is a lesson you learned that you could actually apply to your life.
  1. SYMBOLISM: In a well-written paragraph, explain how the author used symbolism in the story. Explain what it is and what it symbolized. Your paragraph must include specific details and examples from the book to support your opinion.
  1. PROTAGONIST: In a well-written paragraph, describe the main character of the story. You should also include whether or not that character was likeable and use specific details and examples from the book to support your opinion.
  1. ANTAGONIST: In a well-written paragraph, describe the antagonist of the story. You should also include whether or not that character was likeable and what made him/her the rival of the protagonist. Use specific details and examples from the book to support your opinion.
  1. PLOT: In a well-written paragraph, describe the

exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution of the novel. Your paragraph must include specific details from the book.