Tuck+Everlasting

=__**Tuck Everlasting Unit Activities and Expectations**__= __**Extended Learning Expectations**__

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A novel by Natalie Babbitt
=__May 4 - 12__= =Complete the reading of the book.= =Work on your Plot Diagram. Due May 14= =Respond to all posts in a timely manner. All posts due by May 12=

Completed posts (on time) and Plot Diagram (meets standard and above) are needed to watch the movie.
== [|Tuck Everlasting Plot Diagram 2015 Shared Folder] (download your diagram as a JPEG and place it on the PP with your name) ==

[|Tuck Everlasting Submission Page]
=[|Tuck Everlasting Discussion Tab]=

=[|Tuck Everlasting Rubrics on Google Docs]= =Refer to these rubrics for specific requirements -- you are encouraged to paste into your folder. Review it on a regular basis.=

= Reading the Novel​ = ==The novel will be read both as a class and individually. You are __encouraged to have small sticky notes handy during the reading of the novel so that you can keep track of words__, important phrases or literary devices. Students using a Kindle or E-Reader can use the features available on those devices to highlight sections. Most sections of the story will need to be read more than once for complete understanding of the the plots, characters and themes.== = Homework = ==You will be expected to spend time on your unit activities at home. __A reasonable amount of time would be at least 30 minutes of concentrated time 4 times a week.__ Of course that depends completely on how you spend the time and are able to get done things done.==

Critical Thinking and Analysis
== You will be expected to identify and work with themes and ideas from the novel. Throughout the reading, in class discussions, paired readings and on the Discussion Posts you will be expected to think in unique but serious ways. __Critical thinking and reflection is all about making connections between the characters, plot, themes, ideas from the story and your own life and experiences.__ Use these themes and ideas to analyze and reflect on your own life and the world around you. ==

Affective Learning and Social Development
== The novel is full of UNIVERSAL THEMES. How do these themes play a role in your life? As we read and work through the novel you, the reader, will be exposed to various themes and ideas about life. What is the value of life and can that value be measured in some way? The characters will ask questions and challenge our thinking about the cycle of life. You will use quotes from the story to explain how you feel about the themes when you respond to them on the Discussion Tab. == = Grading =

Selecting activities (activity + folder + responses + participation) = 100%
==Writing, ideas,organization and critical thinking should be all at and above the 5th grade level. Use the attached rubrics to evaluate your work as you are working. It is important that you look at a familiarize yourself with the expectations.==

= __**Folder Activity** Content (Common Core Standards)__ =
 * ==Create a folder using Google docs or that records and documents the following sections and title it as:==
 * ==Tuck Everlasting Folder_Name (teacher team C/B or W/K)==
 * ==__Vocabulary__ (page#, word and relevant definition)==
 * ==__Main Events__ ( sentences that describe important events or turning points in the story)==
 * ==__Sentences__ (write sentences using Vocabulary words from the story, sentence length needs to be 10 words or longer)==
 * **Characters (identify the main traits and relationships between characters)**
 * ==__Literary Devices__ (page#, literary device, type and why it was used)==
 * ==__Favorite Quotes__ (page#, quote and relevance to the story or your purpose for selecting it)==
 * ==__Short Retellings__ (retelling that describing main events from the story, 150 + words in complete sentences)==
 * ==__Themes and Life Lessons__ (create a section that outlines the major themes and life's lessons from the novel)==

[[file:Tuck Everlasting Folder Rubric.docx]] Use the Rubric to evaluate your progress with Common Core Standards
= __Discussion Tab Responses Themes and Critical Reflection__ = > == Use to evaluate the critical thinking in your responses.== > =__ Plot Poster/Diagram Connections and Synthesis of Ideas and Themes __= > == Use this rubric to guide and evaluate your Plot Poster/Diagram==
 * ==Respond to all teacher requested responses in complete sentences with correct spelling.==
 * ==Respond to Discussion Tab Responses on time and fully.==
 * ==Participate fully in your responses and explain your ideas with reference from the text.==
 * ==Create a Tuck Everlasting Response_Name document to record all you Posts.==
 * ==**Create a plot poster/diagram on Google draw that makes important connections in the story.**==
 * ==Use vocabulary, images, graphics (text and shapes) color, quotes as content.==
 * ==Portray major themes and ideas.==
 * ==Connect characters with events and themes.==
 * ==Develop the poster/diagram as you read. It should evolve and change as you learn more about the story.==
 * ==Use the Plot Diagram Rubric as your guide.==
 * ==Title it-- Tuck Everlasting Plot Diagram_Name (C/B or W/k)==
 * ==REMEMBER THAT EVERY COLOR, EVERY WORD, EVERY LINE OR SHAPE AND EVERY POSITION HAS MEANING THAT RELATES TO THE STORY.==

=__ Activites --- Select One Creativity and Individual Differentiation __=

__Activity 1__ Create an illustrated map of the story. It should:

 * be on 12x18 drawing paper or super large cardboard paper plate or Google draw
 * have a title and neat appropriate labeling.
 * refer to 10 - 20 or more locations, characters or events from the story.
 * main lines should be done in ultra thin sharpie.
 * use color pencils or crayons.
 * reflect the story content, themes and higher level thinking skills.
 * **__Turn your illustrated map into a game board. Check with your teacher for specifics.__**

__Activity 2__ Create an illustrated timeline of the story. It should:

 * be on 12x18 drawing paper or super large cardboard paper plate or Google draw
 * have a title and appropriate labeling
 * refer to 10 - 20 or more critical events, from the story.
 * use the cycle theme and circle images to tie things together.
 * main lines should be done in thin sharpie.
 * use color pencils or crayons.
 * reflect the story content, themes and higher level thinking skills.
 * __**Convert your timeline into a game board. Check with your teacher for specifics.**__

__Activity 3__ Write a 5 paragraph essay that examines the main theme from the novel.

 * Paragraph 1 (introduce the main storyline, setting, characters and plot of the story)
 * Paragraph 2 (introduce and provide reference to the story about the main theme)
 * Paragraph 3 (describe and provide evidence of this theme from our society)
 * Paragraph 4 ( describe your personal feelings and thoughts about the theme --- reference the novel and your life)
 * Paragraph 5 (re-state the main them and conclude with a strong closing thought and/or quote from the story)
 * The essay should be well written, use Google docs, be 600 words or more in length.

__Activity 4 Alternate Creative__ __Activity__(poems, additional chapters, 3-D design set, act out a portion of the story) Talk to your teacher about designing this project.
==__Activity 5 Interview__ (Interview an elderly person who is at least 80 years of age. Develop a list of questions that examine the aging process. After the interview decide on a way to present you findings to the class) Talk to your teacher about designing this project.==

==__Activity 6 Dramatic Presentation__ (Act out an important scene from the story. This would mean memorizing the section and providing suitable props and dramatic interpretation) Talk to your teacher about the requirements.==

==__Activity 7 Math and Science Research__ (Research population growth over the ages, including longevity and answer the central problem from the story as described by the Tucks. This would mean research and math with the creation of graphs to display your findings) Talk to your teacher about how you might set this up.==

==Activity 8 Debate and Oratory (Create a debate topic out of the major novel themes with another person and compete in front of the class. Or, prepare a monologue oration that debates the themes and present it to the class)==

__Activity 9 Choice__ (Do you have an idea for a project that is not here --- well you know what to do.) Talk to your teacher.
= Demonstration of independent work skills and class participation(10% of the Unit grade) =

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