Literature Circle
Think-Tac-Toe
(Outcomes: 1.2, 1.3, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 8.1, 8.3, 8.4, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 10.2, 10.4)Create a PowerPoint that
includes a summary of the
story; an analysis of the
text structure; a visual
and written reflection of
the story; and 10 pictures
that represent the story
(explain the representations). The
PowerPoint should be
interactive and include
special effects. Present
the PowerPoint to your classmates. / Perform a play that shows the conclusion of a story. / Write a song about one of the main events.
OR
Create a CD (actually make it) with songs based around the novel The Outsiders. You will include art on the cover of your CD. You must also write a justification of each song on the CD (one paragraph for each on a separate sheet of paper).
Poem "cycle"
· 4-5 poems about the events in the story
· 3-4 poems that really "capture" each character and one about the novel as whole and what we can learn from it.
· Illustrations
· 500+ words (or thereabouts).
* / Create a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting the introduction to the closing.
Create a timeline that will presented as a synopsis of events from each chapter 1-12 , written on line with a small illustration. / Dress up as your favorite character and perform a speech telling who you are.
Website
Create a website that represents the book. The website must be 10 pages deep. Each page must reflect a different aspect of the book. The pages must be content rich, visually appealing, and
include pictures (illustrations or free clip art). Include fiction and nonfiction content. Include links to other sites with information and activities that can be used with the book.
Show your website to your class. / Do you wonder what happened next? Write a sequel to your book where you predict what comes next in the lives of the characters. Be sure to write it as a story, not just an essay explaining what you think. The story must show evidence that you understood the book and its characters.
* / Create sculptures, paintings, cartoons, a mural, a photographic essay, or a series of collages that explores the novel.