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Basic Paragraph scoring rubric.

Explain how one character influences a change in Minli.

Students will demonstrate their comprehension of key points in a plot as well as their ability to analyze a central character.

Students will each write a letter to Jesse from Winnie to explain why she made the choice not to drink the water from the spring. novel The letter refers to specific examples from the novel about events that explain what Winnie learned from the Tucks about what it means to live forever.

Write a Character Journal in which you describe what Cassie experiences in Strawberry. Tell what happens and how she feels by the end of the chapter.

Students choose a poem of at least 12 lines from the Poetry Out Loud website to memorize and recite.

Students must pick a theme and detail the theme visually and supporting the theme by using evidence from the text. Using poster paper and the novel, create a poster that is neat, organized, and appropriate to convey the chosen theme.

Using details found in Jack London's "To Build a Fire," pretend you are the man who is traveling in the Yukon wilderness. Your piece must: have at least 5 entries (1 paragraph each), trace the change in the man's outlook from beginning to end, establish the relationship with the dog, address at least 3 complications in the plot, use first person POV.

Write a five paragraph essay utilizing five paragraph essay structure.

A paragraph is a group of sentences developing one topic. This rubric will assess how well students develop the topic and support main ideas within a written paragraph.

Students pick up where story leaves off to establish whether or not Rainsford's view of hunting has changed since his time with General Zaroff.

Students will write a an original fairy tale using the elements we discussed in class.

Essay based on novel read over the summer. Topic is either about a dynamic character or an analysis of the setting.

Write a short analysis of this character using one of the elements outlined above. In one paragraph, explain the character’s relationship, motivation, influence, or conflict. Use evidence to support the explanation. In an additional paragraph, extend this element of the character and connect it to the plot. You may explain something that has happened with the character using your above analysis. You may predict something that will happen to the character using your above analysis.

The best way to gain appreciation for the sonnet form is to write one of your own. Choose a topic that is import to you and write a Shakespearean sonnet expressing your feelings and thoughts. Requirements: Iambic pentameter for every line Correct rhyme scheme Content-clear subject and story, speaker,tone and message Quatrains/couplets-3 quatrains/1 couplet

The student will perform a recitation of a Shakespearean sonnet focusing on vocal delivery and basic emotional believability