Amy Leskow

Story Writing
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Writing A Children's Book

Name____________________________________________ period___________

Due Date_________      To Kill a Mockingbird unit sheet 

C Layer (50 points possible). Credit is earned for learning, which comes about through listening, discussing,, reading and doing. You will be verbally assessed for each activity in this layer that you choose to complete. You must complete this layer before moving on to the next.  

                                                Possible     Points    Date

                                                points        earned 

1. Choose 15 words from the story that you do  20 _________ ________

not know, look up their definitions and create flash

cards. Learn them.

              

2. Summarize one of the chapters using transitions  10 _________ ________

and a strong topic sentence. 

3. Create a 20 question multiple choice test with  20 _________ ________

an answer key. Be sure each question has at least 4

choices of which 2 are possible answers, but one is

the best. 

4. Construct a diorama for any scene in the novella.  10 _________ ________ 

5. Create a poster that illustrates the significance 10 _________ ________ 

of the novel’s title. 

6. Complete the outline study guide for the novel. 20 _________ ________

 

7. Character Wheels. In a  large circle on plain   10 _________ ________

   paper, write one character's name in the center.

   In each quarter of the wheel, list one of the following

   categories and describe the character in terms of it:

   Background, Physical Appearance, Temperament,

   and Ideas. Include four descriptions in each category. 

8. Write a song about To Kill a Mockingbird.   10 _________ ________

Perform it for the teacher or the class.  

9. Make a portrait of a main character that remains  10 _________ ________

true to the description in the text. Under the picture

include at least three quotes from the book that provide

description of this character. 

10. Listen to and take notes on one of the two lectures  10 _________ ________

using the lecture outline.

B Layer (30 points possible). Choose one of the activities below. Credit is earned for learning, which comes about through listening, writing , discussion, reading and doing. You will be assessed using the rubric particular to your choice. 

                                                Possible     Points    Date

                                                points        earned 

1. Create your own two-page story in which  30 _________ ________

the narrator comes to a moral understanding

about the world. Write from a your own

perspective as a child. Be sure to keep the

narration in first-person point of view. 

2. Create a two-page newspaper article  30 _________ ________

that covers the background of Maycomb

and Tom Robinson, as well as the details

of his case and trail. Be sure your writing

has the tone of an article. 

      

3. Create a children’s book that tells  30 _________ ________

the story of To Kill a Mockingbird. Be sure

the pictures and words leave no gaps in the

storyline. Make sure the language and

illustrations are appropriate for your audience. 
 
 

A Layer (20 points possible). Get an “A” level worksheet, find two current,

reliable sources on the topic, and create a bibliography for each one. Then summarize the main points of each source on the “A” level worksheet. Next, draft your opinion on the issue citing your research for support. Your opinion should be in paragraph form, include citations, and be a minimum of 200 words.

Proofread, edit and type your final draft. Turn in the following:

_________final (typed) draft with citations

_________“A” level worksheet completed

                                                Possible     Points    Date

                                                points        earned

Choose one question to answer:

1. How can society solve the problem   20 _________ ________

   of discrimination?

   2. What causes people to be good or evil?   20 _________ ________

   3. Are class distinctions/ social divisions   20 _________ ________

a good or bad thing?