Literary Portfolio: To Kill A Mockingbird
You are going to create a literary portfolio for
TKAM. I am giving you this
information now so that you can work on this project throughout the time
we are reading the book. EVERYTHING
MUST BE TYPED.
Your portfolio will contain the following:
Front cover: 15 pts
- Artistic
representation of the book and it must include the title and author.
Inside pages: 180 pts
- Table
of contents. 10 pts
- A
general summary of the book that doesn't give away the entire plot.
Encourage others to read the book.
Minimum length one-half page. 25 pts.
- A
6-8 sentence paragraph describing each of the main characters.
These include Scout, Jem, Atticus, Boo, Calpurnia.
Consider personality traits.
Total length: 5 paragraphs minimum.
50 pts.
- Six
quotes from the book that are especially important to the advancement
of the novel. Write the
quote, include the page number of quote, tell who said it, and then in
2-3 sentences tell why the quote is important. 30 pts.
- A
diary entry from the point of view of Scout or Jem telling about the
trial. One-half page
minimum. 25 pts.
- Write
(copy) the lyrics to a song that details a theme of TKAM.
After writing the lyrics, write a 4-6 sentence paragraph
explaining why the song you have chosen reflects a theme of TKAM and
tell which theme it reflects. Clean
lyrics only! 30 pts.
- Artistic
and/or creative details that make the inside appealing. 10 pts.
Back Page:
10 pts
- One
quote by you telling why others should read this book.
Minimum 3 sentences.
- Your
name and hour - Do not put your name anywhere else in the book except
this very last page.
Overall: 20 pts
- Mechanics
- grammar, punctuation, spelling, etc.
- Daily
Work grades
TOTAL POINTS: 225
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