A+Long+Way+From+Chicago+Project

You are reading __A Long Way from Chicago__ by Richard Peck. You will create a Book In A project after reading this book. Please remember to not read ahead of the group. While you are all reading the same book your individual projects should reflect your own interpretation of the story and characters. The first step //** //(100 points)// of the project is to read the book. As you are reading the book, keep in mind the following items, which will be necessary to complete the project: · ** Vocabulary ** : Create a 10 word glossary (words and meanings) of words that were challenging or might be challenging for another reader. Tell how these words help you visualize the story. Name a synonym and an antonym for each word. · ** Setting ** : Think about the setting of the book, and what type of container would best represent the setting of the story. How does the setting contribute to the story? Think of an alternative setting for this story and describe how this new setting would change the story. · ** Questions ** : Write ten questions based on the book. All questions must require more thinking. You will have to provide the answers, also. These questions should address the setting, characters, problems, solutions, mood, etc. o // Thinking question examples // : Can you determine the motive for {character}'s behavior? Do you agree with {character’s name}’s decision to ? What might happen if {character} was not in the story? · ** Things ** : Your container should include five physical objects that have a connection to the story. Be prepared to explain the connection to the story during your presentation. **// The second step //**// (100 points) // is to choose and decorate your container, including the information above which will go inside the container. Your container can be anything. Some ideas are: plastic bag, cereal box, manila envelope, a can, etc. Your container should be decorated to reflect some of the major details, elements or themes found in the book (e.g. setting). You will also need to prepare the vocabulary list, the ten questions, and summary of the book in written format. It may be written neatly in ink, or typed.
 * __A Long Way from Chicago__ Book In A……Project **

My Container will be _

Why did you choose this container?

The third and final step //**// (100 points) // of the project is the student presentation. Each student will present their "Book in a…" project to the class. In the presentation, the student will explain the connection of the container to the story, conduct a show and tell about the five things, and then share information about the book's literary elements -- setting, characters, problems, solutions, mood etc. **//These literary elements should be summarized in writing to be turned in after the presentation.//** Students have been reading the book in book groups. They will be given time in class to work on vocabulary, questions, and written summaries, but they are expected to work on their containers at home. **//The completed project will be due Wednesday, January 27th. //**


 * Project Grade Sheet **

· ** Vocabulary ** : Create a 10 word glossary (words and meanings) of unfamiliar words from the book. _ __(10 points)__ · ** Questions ** : Write ten questions based on the book. Five questions can be about general content, but the other five must require more thinking. You will have to provide the answers, also. These questions should address the setting, characters, problems, solutions, mood, etc. (20 points) · ** Things ** : Your container should include five physical objects that have a connection to the story. Be prepared to explain the connection to the story during your presentation. _ (20 points)
 * // The first step //** //(100 points)// of the project is to read the book and come prepared for book group. Points will be given based on the sheet in the back of your packet.


 * //The second step//** _Grade:__