ELACC7W7: Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions for further research and investigation.
Gifted Hands ABC Choice Board Project
ABC BOOKCreate an ABC book using all of the 26 letters of the alphabet. Include a cover for the book. The letters must represent an important character, description,
plot, message, setting, idea, or
feeling about the book. Each letter needs to have a description and an illustration. / STORY COLLAGE
Create a story collage. Be sure to draw an appropriate setting for the story. Next, draw or cut-out and paste pictures that represent each of the following information: main characters, main events beginning,
middle, and end), the problem, solution, and what you liked best about this book. You must use each letter of the alphabet (26). / ILLUSTRATED TIMELINE
Create a timeline of the book. Your timeline must include at least 10 major events with descriptions in order from beginning to end of the story along with pictures to
represent each event. You should have a total of 10 pictures along with your 10 major events along your timeline.
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Write a poem using the other 16 letters OR write a letter to one of the characters using the other 16 letters.
STORY IN A BOTTLE
Use a 2-liter clean, empty soda bottle and remove the label. Choose one character from the book and create a new label to paste on the bottle that will represent that character. The new label should include: the setting of the story, title, author’s name, and 3 facts about the story you read along with 3 illustrations.
Fill the bottle with items that represent the characters in the story and write a poem or rap for each letter of the alphabet (26). / STORY MOBILE
Create a hanging mobile with information on both sides of card/sheet. Include a picture of the setting and description of the scene/character/setting chosen (on back) and an illustration and facts about the chosen information (on front).
You should use all 26 letters of the alphabet. / PAPER PLATE TRI-ORAMA
Make a tri-orama out of paperplates. Have each tri-orama scene show an important part or event from the story. Be sure to include the setting and something that demonstrates what the plot of the story is about on each scene.
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BOOK JACKET
Design a new book jacket for your story. Front, back, and inside flaps should be filled with: cover illustration of setting and main characters, summary of story, author information, and book review quotes. Be sure to use your own words for this project.
BOOK JACKET
Design a new book jacket for your story. Front, back, and inside flaps should be filled with: cover illustration of setting and main characters, summary of story, author information, and book review quotes. Be sure to use your own words for this project.
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Write a friendly letter (using the proper format and all letters of the alphabet) to a character. Your letter must have the following parts: a short introduction of you,what you liked about the book and characters, how you felt while reading it and why, questions for the character, and why you would recommend this book to someone else. / STORY SCRAPBOOK
Create a scrapbook about the story using the entire alphabet (26). Include a cover page and pages demonstrating pictures andinformation on each of the following parts of the story: characters, setting, major events, problems and solutions. Each picture will need to have a brief description. Include a picture for each letter (26).
Compare/Contrast
Using the 26 letters of the alphabet, you will write a poem or short story comparing, contrasting, or both yourself to Dr. Carson. You can use the letters in any order or form you desire, but you must use all the letters. / VIDEO STORY
Create a slide show, video, xtranormal, movie preview, a cd, podcast, etc. Make sure that you use lines from the book, characters, settings, etc. in your creation. Be sure to set your slide show to music that reflects the mood and or theme of the novel. All letters of the alphabet must be used (26).
The following websites can be used, but are not required.
Gifted Hands ABC Project Contract
All parties agree that academic success is the product of a cooperative effort. To ensure that ______will benefit from this union, each party has the following responsibilities:
As a student, ______will:
1)choose a project, complete all areas of the chosen project, and put the best effort
possible into the completion of the project.
2)come to class prepared with project resources and materials for maximum use of class
time.
3)spend at least 20 minutes a day preparing the project.
4)Follow the rubric (column 1) for optimal success.
As a parent/guardian, ______will:
1)provide the proper resources and materials my child needs to complete the project.
2)complete daily progress checks for my child’s project.
3)communicate with Dr. Prothro about any questions or concerns.
4)ensure that my child will come to class prepared with project resources and materials for
maximum use of class time.
5)ensure that my child spends at least 20 minutes a day preparing the project.
6)ensure that my child will follow the rubric (column 1) for optimal success.
As a teacher, ______will:
1)provide a safe, comfortable environment where the students know they can choose
for the project.
2)provide ample class time (2-4 days) for the students to work on the project.
3)provide the students with clear and concise expectations and directions through a rubric.
4)enforce rubric requirements and grade only according to the rubric’s requirements.
5)work to make learning an enjoyable and impressionable experience.
The project is due at the beginning of class Wednesday, May 14, 2014. Your parent/guardian’s signature is due by Tuesday, May 6, 2014 in order to receive 10 extra points on your project grade. All parent signatures are due by Thursday, May, 8, 2014; if no signature is received, your parent/guardian will be called or emailed so that they are aware of the upcoming project. This project is an opportunity for you to increase your grade. Take advantage of it and do your best. This assignment will count as a Major Assessment (30%) grade. If you make an 80 or above on the project, the grade may replace the Utopian/Dystopian project grade and count as your final exam grade also. We will discuss this on an individual basis.
If you have complications, need assistance or have a desire to change the project type, you should speak to me by Tuesday, May 6, 2014.
Student Signature: ______
Parent/Guardian Signature: ______
Gifted Hands: ABC Project Classwork Checklist
You will have 2-4 days of class to work on your project, but this project will require you to do most of the work at home.
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