Civil War Book projects.docx

Civil War Book projects: (Gifted/Talented ONLY)

Choose from one of the following-

Comic strip- 5 different scenes throughout the book @ 5 blocks each; in color and detail; don’t pick this one if you possess no artistic talent

Essay- how true the story is and how it relates to the war- at least 2 pages typed- single spaced; if your book has not much to do with the war- don’t pick this option

Character Study- create dolls, puppets or paper dolls and explain who they are and act out a 2-3 minute (or more) scenes summarizing the book

Collage- cut out words (and letters) and pictures to tell the summary of your book (including describing the theme and characters) COVERING at least an 1/2 piece of poster, be able to discuss the book to the class

Skit- create a script for 3 scenes in the book (beginning, middle and end) to have you and classmates act out in class; 3- 2 minute scenes; some props and blocking notes needed
Children’s book- lines and pictures (can get paper from me) at least a 10 page book- 5 front and back with detailed drawn picture at the top; at least 6 sentences per page with children’s version of your book; also need a decorative cover (don’t just copy original)

Short Story- create a short story in the style similar to your book, using similar Civil War content, characters and theme- perhaps choose a different ending; you will have to contrast your story to the real story in front of the class; at least 2.5 pages typed, single spaced

Newspaper, Magazine- appropriate to your book- at least 3 ads, 4 articles-at least average 3 ¶’s each- ex) character feature, crossword, editorial (review of book)…etc, made to look like magazine or newspaper

Interview main characters- pick at least 5 main characters; ask at least 10 questions for each character about thoughts and actions from the book

Create a Scrap Book- with a summary of the plot including setting, conflict, and theme. It must include a paragraph description for each of the main characters, at least 4 quotes from the novel with page numbers, color and at least 10 images- drawn or pasted. 100 points total

Name: ___________________________________ Period: ____________

Name of Book: __________________________

Rubric- Collage-

Does it describe the summary of the book? 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Theme? 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Characters? 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

How well does it COVER at least an 1/2 piece of poster? 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Ability to dicuss the book in detail in front of the class? 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Comments:

Total: ___________/50

Name: ___________________________________ Period: ____________

Name of Book: __________________________

Rubric- Collage-

Does it describe the summary of the book? 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Theme? 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Characters? 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

How well does it COVER at least an 1/2 piece of poster? 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Ability to dicuss the book in detail in front of the class? 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Comments:

Total: ___________/50

Name: ___________________________________ Period: ____________

Name of Book: __________________________

Rubric- Collage-

Does it describe the summary of the book? 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Theme? 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Characters? 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

How well does it COVER at least an 1/2 piece of poster? 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Ability to dicuss the book in detail in front of the class? 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Comments:

Total: ___________/50

Name: ___________________________________ Period: ____________

Name of Book: __________________________

Interview:

Does it ask around 50 questions? 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Are the answers long and insightful? 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Grammar, syntax, punctuation, typed? 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Does it show the details and facts about the book? 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Ability to discuss the book in detail in front of the class? 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Comments:

Total: ___________/50

Name: ___________________________________ Period: ____________

Name of Book: __________________________

Interview:

Does it ask around 50 questions? 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Are the answers long and insightful? 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Grammar, syntax, punctuation, typed? 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Does it show the details and facts about the book? 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Ability to discuss the book in detail in front of the class? 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Comments:

Total: ___________/50

Name: ___________________________________ Period: ____________

Name of Book: __________________________

Interview:

Does it ask around 50 questions? 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Are the answers long and insightful? 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Grammar, syntax, punctuation, typed? 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Does it show the details and facts about the book? 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Ability to discuss the book in detail in front of the class? 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Comments:

Total: ___________/50

Name: ___________________________________ Period: ____________

Name of Book: __________________________

Rubric- Comic strip-

5 different scenes throughout the book 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

5 blocks each 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

in color and detail 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Artistic abilities, neatness 5 4 3 2 1 0

Grammar, syntax, punctuation 5 4 3 2 1 0

Ability to discuss the book in detail in front of the class? 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Comments:

Total: ___________/50

Name: ___________________________________ Period: ____________

Name of Book: __________________________

Rubric- Comic strip-

5 different scenes throughout the book 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

5 blocks each 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

in color and detail 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Artistic abilities, neatness 5 4 3 2 1 0

Grammar, syntax, punctuation 5 4 3 2 1 0

Ability to discuss the book in detail in front of the class? 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Comments:

Total: ___________/50

Name: ___________________________________ Period: ____________

Name of Book: __________________________

Rubric- Comic strip-

5 different scenes throughout the book 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

5 blocks each 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

in color and detail 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Artistic abilities, neatness 5 4 3 2 1 0

Grammar, syntax, punctuation 5 4 3 2 1 0

Ability to discuss the book in detail in front of the class? 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Comments:

Total: ___________/50

Name: ___________________________________ Period: ____________

Name of Book: __________________________

Rubric- Children’s book-

at least a 10 page book- 5 front and back 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

detailed drawn picture at the top of each page; 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

at least 6 sentences per page 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Good child summary of book 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Original decorative cover 5 4 3 2 1 0

Grammar, syntax, punctuation 5 4 3 2 1 0

Comments:

Total: ___________/50

Name: ___________________________________ Period: ____________

Name of Book: __________________________

Rubric- Children’s book-

at least a 10 page book- 5 front and back 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

detailed drawn picture at the top of each page; 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

at least 6 sentences per page 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Good child summary of book 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Original decorative cover 5 4 3 2 1 0

Grammar, syntax, punctuation 5 4 3 2 1 0

Comments:

Total: ___________/50

Name: ___________________________________ Period: ____________

Name of Book: __________________________

Rubric- Children’s book-

at least a 10 page book- 5 front and back 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

detailed drawn picture at the top of each page; 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

at least 6 sentences per page 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Good child summary of book 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Original decorative cover 5 4 3 2 1 0

Grammar, syntax, punctuation 5 4 3 2 1 0

Comments:

Total: ___________/50

Name: ___________________________________ Period: ____________

Name of Book: __________________________

Rubric- Essay-

how true the story is 5 4 3 2 1 0

how it relates to the war 5 4 3 2 1 0

at least 2 pages-single spaced 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

typed 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

well written, good flow 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Grammar, syntax, punctuation 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Comments:

Total: ___________/50

Name: ___________________________________ Period: ____________

Name of Book: __________________________

Rubric- Essay-

how true the story is 5 4 3 2 1 0

how it relates to the war 5 4 3 2 1 0

at least 2 pages-single spaced 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

typed 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

well written, good flow 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Grammar, syntax, punctuation 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Comments:

Total: ___________/50

Name: ___________________________________ Period: ____________

Name of Book: __________________________

Rubric- Essay-

how true the story is 5 4 3 2 1 0

how it relates to the war 5 4 3 2 1 0

at least 2 pages-single spaced 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

typed 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

well written, good flow 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Grammar, syntax, punctuation 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Comments:

Total: ___________/50

Name: ___________________________________ Period: ____________

Name of Book: __________________________

Rubric- Short Story-

style similar to your book 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

using similar Civil War content, characters and theme 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

able to compare the 2 in front of class 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

at least 2.5 pages typed, single spaced 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Grammar, syntax, punctuation 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Comments:

Total: ___________/50

Name: ___________________________________ Period: ____________

Name of Book: __________________________

Rubric- Short Story-

style similar to your book 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

using similar Civil War content, characters and theme 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

able to compare the 2 in front of class 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

at least 2.5 pages typed, single spaced 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Grammar, syntax, punctuation 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Comments:

Total: ___________/50

Name: ___________________________________ Period: ____________

Name of Book: __________________________

Rubric- Short Story-

style similar to your book 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

using similar Civil War content, characters and theme 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

able to compare the 2 in front of class 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

at least 2.5 pages typed, single spaced 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Grammar, syntax, punctuation 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Comments:

Total: ___________/50

Name: ___________________________________ Period: ____________

Name of Book: __________________________

Rubric-

Skit-

3 scenes in the book (beginning, middle and end) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

2 minute scenes 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

some props and blocking notes 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Detailed and insightful conversations 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Gives insight to the book read, good plot 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Comments:

Total: ___________/50

Name: ___________________________________ Period: ____________

Name of Book: __________________________

Rubric-

Skit-

3 scenes in the book (beginning, middle and end) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

2 minute scenes 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

some props and blocking notes 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Detailed and insightful conversations 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Gives insight to the book read, good plot 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Comments:

Total: ___________/50

Name: ___________________________________ Period: ____________

Name of Book: __________________________

Rubric-

Skit-

3 scenes in the book (beginning, middle and end) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

2 minute scenes 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

some props and blocking notes 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Detailed and insightful conversations 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Gives insight to the book read, good plot 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Comments:

Total: ___________/50

Name: ___________________________________ Period: ____________

Name of Book: __________________________

Rubric- Character study

create dolls, puppets or paper dolls 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

explain who they are 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

act out a 2-3 minute 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

summarizes the book 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

plot with good flow 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Comments:

Total: ___________/50

Name: ___________________________________ Period: ____________

Name of Book: __________________________

Rubric- Character study

create dolls, puppets or paper dolls 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

explain who they are 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

act out a 2-3 minute 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

summarizes the book 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

plot with good flow 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Comments:

Total: ___________/50

Name: ___________________________________ Period: ____________

Name of Book: __________________________

Rubric- Character study

create dolls, puppets or paper dolls 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

explain who they are 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

act out a 2-3 minute 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

summarizes the book 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

plot with good flow 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Comments:

Total: ___________/50

Name: ___________________________________ Period: ____________

Name of Book: __________________________

Rubric- Newspaper/Magazine

at least 3 ads, 4 articles (7 items) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

at least average 3 ¶’s each 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

looks like magazine or newspaper 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Describes book in detail 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Grammar, syntax, punctuation 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Comments:

Total: ___________/50

Name: ___________________________________ Period: ____________

Name of Book: __________________________

Rubric- Newspaper/Magazine

at least 3 ads, 4 articles (7 items) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

at least average 3 ¶’s each 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

looks like magazine or newspaper 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Describes book in detail 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Grammar, syntax, punctuation 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Comments:

Total: ___________/50

Name: ___________________________________ Period: ____________

Name of Book: __________________________

Rubric- Newspaper/Magazine

at least 3 ads, 4 articles (7 items) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

at least average 3 ¶’s each 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

looks like magazine or newspaper 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Describes book in detail 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Grammar, syntax, punctuation 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Comments:

Total: ___________/50

Name: ___________________________________ Period: ____________

Name of Book: __________________________

Rubric- Scrapbook

Summary of: plot,setting, conflict, and theme. 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Paragraph description main characters. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

4 quotes from the novel with page numbers. 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Color and at least 10 images 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Visually appealing 5 4 3 2 1 0

Grammar, syntax, punctuation 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Comments:

Total: ___________/50

Name: ___________________________________ Period: ____________

Name of Book: __________________________

Rubric- Scrapbook

Summary of: plot,setting, conflict, and theme. 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Paragraph description main characters. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

4 quotes from the novel with page numbers. 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Color and at least 10 images 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Visually appealing 5 4 3 2 1 0

Grammar, syntax, punctuation 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Comments:

Total: ___________/50

Name: ___________________________________ Period: ____________

Name of Book: __________________________

Rubric- Scrapbook

Summary of: plot,setting, conflict, and theme. 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Paragraph description main characters. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

4 quotes from the novel with page numbers. 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Color and at least 10 images 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Visually appealing 5 4 3 2 1 0

Grammar, syntax, punctuation 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Comments:

Total: ___________/50