TKAM
FINAL PROJECT OPTIONS
1. Collage:
On a tri-fold or poster board, make a collage that represents a theme, character,
or an event in the story. The collage should showcase evident understanding of the entire novel. The collage should have photos, word art, décor, and an attached a typed paper
explaining the theme, character, or event that you have visually presented in
your collage. Collage will be presented and explained thoroughly for the class.
2. Poetry: Find
a poem that shares a theme with To Kill a Mockingbird. Memorize
the poem. Perform the poem in front of the class with some emotion and
enthusiasm. Write and present a 1-2 page explanation of how the poem is connected to
the book. The poem should showcase evident understanding of the entire novel. Your explanation needs to be typed and turned in on the day you
present.
3. Video: Create a video that shows an alternative ending or an alternative scene
that would have changed the course of To
Kill a Mockingbird. The video must include an introduction with characters
and an established setting. This video must include dialogue, a conclusion that
revolves around a major theme or idea in the novel, and must be able to be
formatted so that it can be played in the classroom. The video should showcase evident understanding of the entire novel. Groups can consist of 3
people at most and at least two minutes in length.
4. Music: Write song new lyrics for a popular song that
represents the themes/characters/events in To Kill a Mockingbird. Make a cover for the "single" or visual display that showcases the idea behind the lyrics in your song music. The lyrics can be rapped or sung over the karaoke or instrumental version of the original song. It should be evident from these lyrics that you have
read and that you have fully understood the themes and how they are connected
to the lyrics of the song you have created. Songs must be school appropriate
and be at least 2 minutes and 30 seconds long.
5. Open:
Design your own assessment! Project must be approved by the teacher and have
the same rigor as the others. The open assessment must showcase a full knowledge of the novel. The chosen assessment must be able to be
presented in the same way the other projects can be. Get creative!!
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CATEGORY
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Requirements
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All requirements are
met and exceeded as indicated on the chosen category of \"Project
Options\".
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All requirements are
met as indicated on the chosen category of \"Project Options\".
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One requirement was
not completely met as indicated on the chosen category of \"Project
Options\".
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More than one
requirement was not completely met as indicated on the chosen category of
\"Project Options\".
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Content
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Covers topic in-depth
with details and examples. Subject knowledge is excellent.
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I Includes essential knowledge about the topic. Subject knowledge appears to be good.
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Includes essential
information about the topic but there are 1-2 factual errors.
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Content is minimal OR
there are several factual errors.
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Oral Presentation
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Interesting,
well-rehearsed with smooth delivery that holds audience attention; No
distracting mannerisms or volume issues.
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Relatively
interesting, rehearsed with a fairly smooth delivery that usually holds
audience attention; No more than one distracting mannerisms or volume issues.
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Delivery not smooth,
but able to hold audience attention most of the time; a few mannerisms or
volume issues that create a distracting element in the presentation.
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Delivery not smooth
and audience attention lost; Mannerisms and/or volume created a complete
distraction from the presentation of the project.
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Originality
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Project shows a large
amount of original thought. Ideas are creative and inventive.
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Project shows some
original thought. Work shows new ideas and insights.
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Uses other people\'s
ideas (giving them credit), but there is little evidence of original
thinking.
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Uses other people\'s
ideas, but does not give them credit.
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Organization
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Content is well
organized and connected to group related material; Grammar is clear and
correct.
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The overall
organization of topics appears flawed; One grammar error was apparent and
distracting.
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Content is logically
organized for the most part; 2-3 grammar appears proved to be an issue in
consistency of the project.
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There was no clear or
logical organizational structure, just lots of facts; Grammar was poor and
caused a distraction from the project
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Enthusiasm/
Passion
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The creator(s) show an
obvious enthusiasm and passion in the display of their project; Evident time
was put into the project and the creator(s) feel proud in their
display/presentation
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The creator(s) show a enthusiasm and/or passion in the display of their project; Evident some time
was put into the project and the creator(s) feel proud in their
display/presentation
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The creator(s) show a
enthusiasm or passion in the display of their project; Evident that the
project was not truly meaningful to the creator(s)
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The creator(s) show
little to no enthusiasm or passion in the display of their project; Evident
that the project was rushed, not meaningful, or not connected to content
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