All Quiet on the Western Front Layered Curriculum Project – due 10-3-11
Name ______Points earned______
Total Possible points: 115
Layer C: Choose at least three activities from this layer.
______1. Write ten vocabulary words (new to you) , definition, a sentence, and a symbol or drawing to help you remember the words. (10 points)
______2. Find, identify, and draw (or find online images) of at least five symbols that depict the life of a soldier in WWI and write a few sentences on each describing their symbolic meanings. (15 points)
______3. The author, Remarque, gives detailed descriptions of each of the characters in the book. Choose three characters and write three paragraphs or three short poems about these characters. ( 15 points)
_____4. Draw a cartoon, sketch or comic strip about one of your favorite scenes in the book. (15 points)
_____5. Draw a portrait of a character from the book. The portrait may be a head shot, or a full-body representation. Be as accurate as possible based on the description in the book. Use watercolors, charcoal, crayons, or colored pencils. (15 points)
_____6. Draw a poster advertising the movie or to convince your friends to read the book. (15 points)
_____7. Create a collage of the story using pictures from the Internet, magazines, drawings, etc. that depicts the story. Create three identifiable scenes from the story. (15)
_____8. Write an alternative ending to a chapter in the story. (20 points)
_____9. Write a newspaper article about one of the events in the story. (20 points)
_____10. Write an event in the story from another character’s perspective. Include the thoughts the character might have had while the event was taking place. (20 points)
_____11. Choose one of the following areas to research in the 1914-1918 time period: Entertainment, politics, warfare, fashion. Write a one-page paper about your research. Use proper citation. (20 points)
_____12. Design a new cover (both back and front) for the novel. ( 20 points)
_____13. Write a letter or a series of post cards from Paul to his family describing his experiences in the trenches. Use the correct form for a friendly letter. Use 5x8 Index cards for your postcards. (15 points)
Layer B: Choose at least two activities before moving to layer A .
_____1. Pick out twelve significant events in the book. Make a timeline of the events and write a two-sentence explanation of why they are significant. (20 points)
_____2. Write an interview between a main character and a newspaper reporter. (15 pts.)
_____3. Design an award for one of the main characters. Write a brief speech (one to two paragraphs) outlining why that person qualified for the award. (15 points)
_____4. Write a eulogy or obituary for one of the main characters. Include highlights of that person’s life. You may add details for the younger characters in the book. (15 pts.)
_____5. Create a mobile depicting scenes from the book. Use construction paper, actual items, or pictures. (15 points)
_____6. Write a detailed character analysis of a person from the story. Discuss three traits of the character. Give examples from the book to support your analysis. Use at least three quotes or examples. Parenthetically cite the quotes with the author’s name and page number. (20 points)
_____7. Write a song or a “Where I’m From”poem about one of the characters. (15)
_____8. Create a power point presentation about the book. Include quotes, events, and characters in your presentation. (20 points)
_____9. As you read each numbered untitled chapter, create a name for each chapter that reflects the main theme of each chapter. (25 points)
Layer A: Choose one Critical Thinking Activity. Write a well-developed five-paragraph essay for the question you choose. (25 pts)
1. / All Quiet on the Western Front paints a picture of war that is full of terrifying, grotesque details in an attempt to persuade readers of the horrors of battle. Portrayals of war in other books, however, as well as in films and on television, often ignore the more painful side of battle to glorify fighting. In a persuasive essay, debate the ethics of how war should be depicted—not only in literature, but also in other art forms.2. / Through Paul Baumer's eyes, we see war as a horribly dehumanizing experience. In an essay, Discuss what experiences in war—if any—might make young soldiers more human.
3. / In an essay, analyze whether there are any heroes presented in All Quiet on the WesternFront. What is the nature of their heroism? Are there any villains in the novel? What makes them villainous?
4. / Hitler banned All Quiet on the Western Front at the beginning of World War II and had copies of the novel burned. Although it is easy to condemn his acts of censorship, this may not always be the case. Is there ever justification for censorship of antiwar material? In a persuasive essay, take a position for or against the right of a government to censor certain types of antiwar media when the country is involved in a full-scale war.
5. / In an essay, discuss the possible statements that Remarque might have been making by the ironic way he kills off the characters of Kat and Paul—veteran soldiers who survive many terrible fights but end up dying anyway when they aren't in battle.
6. / World War I was known as a "total war" because it involved the efforts of many civilians in addition to the military. Today, however, warfare can be drastically different. In an essay, discuss how All Quiet on the Western Frontwould be different if it were told from the perspective of a modern-day American soldier during, say, the war in Iraq? What events would be different? What ideas and issues might change?
- Keep all of your work in your English Folder. Submit this Assignment Sheet with the activities that you completed in each layer checked highlighted. I will assign points after reviewing your work. All work that can be placed in your folder should be submitted in the folder. Use the MLA Heading on all printed material.