A+Wrinkle+in+Time

== = = =__May 4 to 12__= =Complete the reading of the book.= =Complete your section of 1962 (due April 22)=

Presentation of Graphic Representation will be May 14
==[|Graphic Representation PP] (present and display your project on this PP for others to view -- download as a JPEG and put on a slide)==

=Work on Graphic Representation= =View videos on Quantum Physics, Tesseracs and Time/Space= =[|1962 A Wrinkle in Time McManness/Penner]=

=[|1962 A Wrinkle in Time Sisson/Wedel]=

=[|A Wrinkle in Time Discussion Tab for Responses]=

The discussion tab will be open on the day it is due.
= [|A Wrinkle in Time Theme Suggestions and guide] =

Use this to plan your ideas for the writing of your themes.
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Watch and comment on for extra credit (parent signs a note saying you watched it)
Write a 100+ word commentary about what you learned. 10 points added to your folder or discussion tab score.

=[|Space Time Continuum (video)] Watch for an added perspective on time.=

=All class research and presentation on 1962 when the novel was written. All students are expected to work on sections. __This will be part of your participation grade.__=

==[|A Wrinkle in Time Rubrics for Scoring] It is a must to look at and know the expectations for your work.==

=**__Student Expectations__**=
 * ===computer skills (Google docs and wikispaces)===
 * ===access to internet and use of Google Chrome for a web browser===
 * ===independent work skills (both at home and in the classroom)===
 * ===time at home to work (3 or more 30 minutes times per week)===
 * ===advanced or above grade level reading skills and writing ability===
 * ===critical thinking skills===
 * ===parent permission===
 * ===teacher recommendation based on test scores and performance in class===
 * ===know what is expected by regularly reviewing the rubrics===

=For extra assigned reading of your companion novel got to the following link.= =**A reading list of other great science fiction novels can be found[| here].**=

=[|Madeleine L'Engle Page]=

=__**Class Participation and Independent Work Skills**__=

=__**Discussion Tab**__= ===You will be expected to respond each week to the wiki discussions by answering the prompts with your own ideas, full sentences and references to the text.Many of the questions will be interpretive where you will be forced to think and be critical of what you are reading. Feel free to respond to what others are writing. Please follow the specific instructions for each prompt. All responses are to be written in a google doc ahead of the posting date so that you can copy and paste into the discussion tab on the date. Responses posted ahead of time will be deleted and the post will be locked after the posting date.===

A Wrinkle in Time Responses 2015 _Name
=__**Folder Activity**__=

=**1. Create a document or presentation on Google docs titled:**= = **A Wrinkle in Time Folder 2014_Name** =

**2. Create the following headings for your sections(you can copy and paste). Good organization of your sections is important.**

 * ===__Vocabulary__ (40+ words from the novel that are new, important or identified by the teacher, provide a definition and page number)===
 * word (page #) definition related to main usage in the story
 * ===__Sentences__ (use 15 of the words in sentences that have a sentence length of 12 or more words and demonstrate your ability to correctly use the word)===
 * The __**word**__ is and shall be final in all decisions made by the coach of our soccer team.
 * ===__Main Events__ ( Create a list of one or more important story events per chapter and write a sentence or two explaining how that event is important to the plot. In addition attempt to identify rising and falling action.)===
 * event --- This demonstrated, This shows, I think that, When this happened.
 * ===Character page with descriptions and traits of the main characters --- consider connections between characters.===
 * ===__Literary Devices__ (Create a __list of 12 or more literary devices__ with page number and label as to the type of literary device. Can include irony, symbolism, double meanings and foreshadowing.)===
 * simile, metaphor, personification, use of idioms, symbolism, double meanings, foreshadowing, imagery
 * ===__Retellings using Perspective__ (Write 4 short retellings from __4 perspective__ of the characters or objects in the story, 150+ words each, provide a title and page number references)===
 * Title it and write it in the voice of the object or character you want to portray.
 * ===__Quotes to Remember__ (Develop a collection of 10+ quotes that are relevant to the themes from the novel. Identify the page number and give a reason why that quote is important and relevant to the story.)===
 * "quote" (page 3) This reminds me of, I selected this because, This quote explains, I liked it because.....
 * ===__Major Themes and Ideas__ (Develop a list of __3+ major novel themes__ and ideas with page number references if possible)===
 * use ideas from class discussions for this.

**3. Share with your teachers.**
=__**SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CREATIVE PROJECTS**__=

=__Plot Web__= ==Design a plot web using Google draw that combines images, words and phrases in a way that outlines the main plot and themes of the novel. All images, words, quotes and color must support the content. See the plot webs on Tuck Everlasting page of this wiki for an idea. Review the student sample plot webs on Tuck Everlasting.==

**Wrinkle in Time Plot Diagram_Name**
=__Character Collage__= ==Create a collage of Characters that demonstrates their character traits, connections between them and uses colors, shapes and lines to provide the framework for it. All words, images and color must support the content. ==

**Wrinkle in Time Characters_Name**
=**__Short Essay on a Novel Theme or Generalization__**=

Use the following outline.

 * ===Paragraph One (Introduce the novels main plot and characters in 7 - 8 sentences)===
 * ===Paragraph Two (state you theme or generalization and explain how it relates to the novel)===
 * ===Paragraph Three and Four (discuss the themes or generalization using evidence from the novel with page references)===
 * ===Paragraph Five (restate the theme and provide a concluding statement that strengthens what you believe about the theme why is it important to the reader ?===

** The essay must reflect advanced 6th grade writing skills (sentence fluency, content, organization and conventions) **
=**__Project on Novel Theme or Idea (content, process. product)__**=
 * ===**Research and design a poster or PP on references to famous people**===
 * ===**Produce a piece of artwork that presents a major theme or scene from the story.**===
 * ===Write an extra chapter of 1000 words or more that exhibits one of the novels themes.===
 * ===**Research and build a tesseract or create a series of hypercubes using the draw program.**===
 * ===**Other (talk to me about other ideas that you have and how you will plan it out)**===

Your project must reflect, organization, content knowledge, advanced 6th grade skills, connection to novel themes and ideas.
=__Resources__=

__[|Mathematical Analysis of A Wrinkle in Time]__
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=[|Hypercube Tesseract] Very cool math site to build a tesseract.=

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