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Novel Study
War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells
Great Illustrated Classics Edition
Grade 7 Reading/English (Special Education)
Lisa Silletti
Layered Curriculum Unit
Complete the following activities in each of the Three Layers: A, B,
and C. You must complete at least one activity in each layer for a
maximum point value listed.
The total point value for this unit is as follows. 120 points maximum
A = 100-120 POINTS D = 40-59 POINTS
B = 80-99 POINTS F = 39 AND
BELOW POINTS
C = 60-79 POINTS
Mrs. Silletti and Mrs. Atocha will correct materials with students
during class. Students will be required to explain their thinking on
all assignments (oral defense).
Required activities:
1. Complete chapter notes for each chapter. List 5
facts from the chapter.
2. Participate in the class discussions about the
book.
C Level (60 points)
1. Find 20 words that are new to you. Write out the
definition and a drawing or a symbol to help you remember the word.
Write the sentence from the book (context) that you found the word. (10
points)
2. Read aloud a chapter with friends, each of you
taking the part of one of the characters. Present it to the class. (20
points)
3. Take the main components of a novel study such as
setting, theme, crisis, resolution etc. and discuss where each of these
concepts is shown in the book. (20 points)
4. Draw a poster that would appeal to your friends
and make them interested in reading the book. (20 points)
5. Write a newspaper story about the invasion by the
Things. (20 points)
6. Write another chapter with a different ending to
the story. (30 points)
7. Draw a cartoon of one of your favorite scenes in
the book. (20 points)
8. Wells gets into dangerous situations in the book,
explain how he escapes harm. List the page numbers. (20 points)
9. Cut out magazine pictures to make a collage
reflecting the people and places in War of the Worlds. (20 points)
10. Watch the movie. Describe the how the book and
movie differ. (20 points)
B Level (30 points)
1. Draw a map of important places in the book. Mark 5
important incidences on it. (10 points) Mrs. Silletti will provide an
outline map of England.
2. Do a taped interview with a main character of the
story. Provide a list of interview questions prior to the interview.
(10 points)
3. Design an award for each of the surviving
characters of the book. Write a brief speech outlining why each
character qualified for that particular award. (10 points)
4. Make a video of a newscast from the frontline.
What would be important details for the audience to know about the
Things and what is happening. Make arrangements with Mrs. Silletti for
taping. (10 points)
A Level (30 points)
1. Find two articles in a magazine that give opinions
of space exploration and its effect on our society today. Write a
letter to an official (like NASA or Senator or Congressman) giving your
opinion on space exploration. For example, should the United States be
involved in space exploration. (30 points)
2. Find at least two articles about aliens/UFO
sightings in a newspaper, magazine, or on the INTERNET. List the
source, date, location, author. Give your opinion about the
truthfulness (validity) of the article. Do you think aliens from outer
space could land on Earth? N.B Please do not use information from
fictional sources. (30 points)
You must keep all your work sheets, class notes, chapter notes and all
work together and organized. Mrs. Silletti will provide you with a
pocket folder for this project.
All work must be legible, done with care, colorful, and creative. You
will be graded on your effort, creativity, and completeness of
assignments. Drawings must be neat, detailed and colorful. Material
will be provided when necessary.