Search
for the Shadowman Layered Project
by Amber Carter
7th grade
*** If you lose this form, you will not
receive another. You will have to rely on the classroom copy
(which does not go home)! ***
***LEVEL C – For a “C,” you must earn ____ to _____ points. Extra
points will not be given.
1. Read the novel. A Summarization Kit must be turned
in for each chapter to receive points. Points will only be given
for the chapters read. (30 points) (Required)
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2. Turn in Vocabulary Book. (20 points) (Required)
3. Turn in Study Guide Questions. (20 points) (Required)
4. Turn in Search for the Shadowman Notes. (9 points) (Required)
All of the “C” Level assignments can be done in class.
***LEVEL B – For a “B,” you must complete level “C” and earn ____ to
_____ points:
5. Develop Character Relationship Webs for 8 character
relationships. (3 points)
6. Construct a Plot Diagram for the novel. (3 points)
7. Construct a Character Wheel for the following characters: (3
points)
_____ Andy
_____ J.J.
_____ Miz Minna
_____ Miss Winnie
8. Organize a T-Chart for 10 Cause and Effect relationships. (3
points)
9. Organize a T-Chart for 5-8 major symbols on the book. (3
points)
10. Construct a Time Line of Coley Joe’s actions. You must
include 15-20 events. (3 points)
The highest number of points you can receive form this level is
_____. You may not do more “B” assignments for an “A”.
***LEVEL A – For an “A,” you must complete levels “B” and “C” and earn
____ to _____ points: (Projects must be completed in essay form.
Typed papers are encouraged. Essays must be at least 1 page in
length.)
11. React to the character’s decision at the end of the
novel. Dispute or justify Andy’s decision. What would you
have recommended the character do? (10 points)
12. Develop a family tree. (This does not need to be in essay
form -- the more creative, the better. Points will be given based
on the extent to which the research was done. (10 points)
13. Construct a bolo tie and determine the significance of the
bolo tie in the book. (10 points)
14. Develop a journal of the Bonner family. You must
include at least 10 semi-dated entries. (10 points)
15. Illustrate the Salt Wars and draw at least 5 conclusions
about the war and its affects. (10 points)
You must do an “A” project to receive an “A”.
ALL LEVELS ARE DUE ____________________!!!
***ALL QUIZZES AND EXAMS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR EVERY STUDENT. THEY
DO NOT COUNT TOWARDS LAYERED PROJECTS!***
Contract
I understand what is expected of me. If I have questions, I know
to ask Mrs. Carter immediately before I get behind.
My goal is to earn a _____
A _____
B
_____C
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Student
Signature
Parent Signature (5 points)
Search for the Shadowman Layered Project Evaluation
(To be filled out at the end of the novel)
The “C” activities were…_______________________________________________
The “B” activities were…_______________________________________________
The “A” activities were…_______________________________________________
What I liked best about the Layered Project…
What I think should be changed for the next Layered Project…