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The Master Puppeteer
By Katherine Paterson
8 Communication Arts
Layered Curriculum Designed by
Mrs. Debbie Anne B. Barretto
Ronald H. Brown Charter School
Harrisburg, PA
Let us embark on a
literary journey with Jiro on The Master Puppeteer. On our journey, we
will be doing a lot of exciting things that will help you earn points.
Our goal is to get a score of 100 points. I know you can do it!
Remember the following things:
· You have to get 40 points in Layer C to get
to Layer B
· You have to get 30 points in Layer B to get
to Layer A
· You have to get 30 points in Layer A
· Fill in the Score Sheet
Enjoy your journey with Jiro!
Layer C: Basic Knowledge
- You have to earn 40 points in Layer C
Required:
__________ 1. Read the book; log it in your Reading Log (10 pts.)
__________ 2. Reading Comprehension Questions (10 pts)
Your Choice:
__________ 3. Make a Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle (10 pts.)
__________ 4. Make a booklet. Write a summary for every 3 chapters, and
make a drawing to represent the chapters. (20 pts.)
__________ 5. Make a storyboard for The Master Puppeteer. It has to
have at least 8 cells, with illustration and a summary. (10 pts.)
__________ 6. Write a report about the author, Katherine
Paterson. (10 pts.)
Layer B: Application
- You have to earn 30 points in Layer B
Required:
__________ 1. With a partner, have a debate about whether Hanji and
Yoshida are bad people, and about their lives as bandits. (10 pts.)
Or
___________ 2. Write a position paper on your views of the characters
being night rovers. Are they good, or bad? Support your position. (10
pts.)
Your Choice:
__________ 3. Write a diary from Jiro’s point of view. Include dates
and locations. Must have at least 5 journal entries. (10 pts.)
__________ 4. Role-play your favorite scene in the story. Dress-up, and
use correct accent. (10 pts.)
__________ 5. Write a song or poem about Jiro’s Life. (10 pts.)
__________ 6. Make a comic strip of an event in the story (10 pts.)
Layer A: Critical Thinking and Analysis
- You have to earn 30 points in Layer A
Required:
_________ 1. Character Analysis- Analyze the characters in the story
(Jiro, Hanji, Kinshi, Yoshida, Okada, and Isako) (10 pts.)
Your Choice:
_________ 2. Make a book review. Be sure to include what the book
is about, what you liked about the book, and the message of the author.
(10 pts.)
_________ 3. Interview with Jiro. Write 5 questions that you would like
to ask Jiro, and write Jiro’s possible responses. (10 pts.)
_________ 4. Write the next chapter of the story. (10 pts.)
_________ 5. Have a puppet presentation of your favorite part in the
story. (20 pts.)
The Master Puppeteer Score Sheet
Name
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Total Score ___________
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Date Accomplished |
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