Name______

Date______

Hour______

Nothing But The Truth

300 points

Basic Level = 220pts

Required:

  1. Read the book for 60 points. While reading, students will complete 3 conference worksheets either individually or in a small group. Students who have been paying attention to the book will be able to discuss it and earn all points. Teacher agenda will indicate appropriate day for discussion group. Students must also complete 10 journal entries independently. Each entry must be on a separate sheet of paper, ¾ of the page in length without skipping lines.

_____/100pts—10 Journal EntriesTeacher Initials_____

_____/20ptsReading Discussion #1Teacher Initials_____

Read pages 1-81

_____/20ptsReading Discussion #2Teacher Initials_____

Read pages 82-157

_____/20ptsReading Discussion #3Teacher Initials_____

Read pages 158-212

CHOICES

You must choose ONEof the following assignments in EACHcategory.

Category A—Theme (Salmon)

_____/15ptsActivity sheet 1—Fair or Unfair

_____/15ptsActivity sheet 2—Identifying themes

_____/15ptsActivity sheet 3—Understanding Irony

Category B—Point of View (Purple)

_____/15ptsActivity sheet 4—Shades of Truth

_____/15ptsActivity sheet 5—Point of view

_____/15ptsActivity sheet 6—Accepting, Ducking Responsibility

Category C—Cause and Effect (Green)

_____/15ptsActivity sheet 7—A growing problem

_____/15ptsActivity sheet 8—Writing for effect

_____/15ptsActivity sheet 9---Cause and Effect worksheet

Category D—Characterization (Pink)

_____/15ptsActivity sheet 10---Attribute Web worksheet

_____/15ptsActivity sheet 11---Hit the Target with characters worksheet

_____/15ptsActivity sheet 12---Making Decisions worksheet

_____/15ptsActivity sheet 13---Story Map

I have earned ______/120 pointsTeacher Initial______

Intermediate Level= 40points

All projects typed or written in blue or black pen neatly and in final form. When choosing projects, choose ones that you will do well on. Artistic ability is included in grade. Each option is worth 20 points each. You must earn 40 points before moving on to the advanced level. Choose 2.

  1. Design and construct, 3D, a new and different book cover for the novel. Must include a front picture and a 3-paragraph book review on the back.
  2. Write a 5-paragraph letter from Phillip when he is 30 to one of the other characters explaining how and why his life has changed. Must be believable.
  3. Write a 3-paragraph movie review with a listing of cast members from today’s society. Must use examples from the newspaper. Draw on poster board a billboard advertising NBTT movie with new current cast members.
  4. Write a 5-paragraph article for a local newspaper covering the events of the story. Use examples from the newspaper such as the who, what, when, where, and how? (Use Act 17 worksheet—for guidance)
  5. Construct a school yearbook with individual and group pictures of all the characters in the novel. Must include a written physical description of each character, what activities they participate in, etc.
  6. Read the entire novel on videocassette. Must use enthusiasm and dialect in voice. You may work with a partner. Each partner will receive the same grade.
  7. Deliver one of Ted Griffen’s campaign speeches aloud to the class. Remember you really want your audience’s votes! ( Must memorize speech, use eye contact, voice inflection, and be 3-5 minutes in length)
  8. Write and illustrate descriptions of the novel’s settings each on its own sheet of paper: Harrison High, Miss Narwin’s homeroom, the Malloys’ house, and Philip’s bedroom.
  9. Write and illustrate physical descriptions of the novel’s characters each on its own sheet of paper.
  10. Construct a quality and challenging test for NBTT. You must have 5

true/false, 5 multiple choice, 5 fill in the blanks, and 1 essay question. You must also write an answer key to all questions.

Total points earned: ______Teacher Initial: ______

I earned ______points on Basic and ______points on Intermediate for a total of ______points.

Advanced Level= 40 points

Each option is worth 40 points. All projects must be typed and in final form. Choose 1.

  1. Write a 5 paragraph editorial to the local newspaper persuading all teachers that students must read NBTT and why. Must use editorial format in the newspaper. Must include introduction, three supporting reasons why read the novel, and conclusion.
  2. Write a different ending chapter, 2-3 pages, to the novel. Must be believable.
  3. Create a 10-minute dialogue of interview questions and answers. Must videotape and act out interview questions and answers. You may work with one partner from your class—partners will receive the same grade. You must bring all materials with you to present to the class.
  4. Create and videotape a 10-minute play of a sequel to the novel. You may work with one partner from your class—partners will receive the same grade. You must bring all materials with you to present to the class.
  5. Construct and write a children’s book with pictures and words about the theme within the novel.
  6. Write a 50-line poem about a character, the novel, or a scene of the novel.

I earned a total of ______/300 points on my Nothing But the Truth unit.

Teacher Initial:______