1. art and entertainment
2. books and literature
3. poetry

The Book Thief Midterm Packet 2014 Advanced English/Language Arts Mr. Mathis ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ (return this completed half to Mr. Mathis by Monday, December 15) Name: _____________________________________________
Block: _________ Chosen Project: _______________________________________________________ I, _____________________________________________, understand the chosen project will count as my midterm test grade. I understand I am responsible for completing the chosen project by the deadline printed and will accept any consequences if I fail to turn it in on time. ____________________________________________________
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Date The Book Thief Accordion Heart Project
(may be done individually or with a partner)
Requirements:
○ Choose two (2) important/major scenes from the novel to match
any of the following moods and characters: suspenseful, angry,
somber, reflective, excited, regretful (10 points)
○ Compose a 2-3 minute song based off the chosen moods. (50
points)
○ Write or type a one-paragraph explanation (4-5 sentences)
analyzing the mood (with text evidence) and how the music
connected to the character and mood. (10)
■ Submit explanations with sheet music
○ Each song must be original and must be performed in front of the
class (sheet music is allowed) (30 points)
Due Date: December _______, 2014
Mini­Anthology Poetry Rubric for The Book Thief ○ Create a mini poetry anthology from the perspective of Death. ○ Your anthology should have 10­15 poems, a mix of free verse and rhymed poems. Each poem should have at least 8 lines, no more than 20. (50 points) ○ While writing, consider the way Death feels about his occupation and colors. Also consider what he may want and desire. ○ Each poem should include at least ONE (1) color, no more than FOUR (4). (10 points) ○ Shade each poem written with at least ONE (1) of the colors mentioned in it. You may use more than one color when shading. (10 points) ○ Create a symbol for each poem and place it somewhere on the page where the poem is. (10points) ○ Be sure to include a cover for your anthology, along with a table of contents page and page numbers. (20 points) The title of your anthology will be: Always There: Death’s Ode ○ If it helps, base your poems off of important events that Death has seen or been a part of. You don’t have to do it this way but it may help to gain some perspective and give you some ideas. ○ Make sure each poem contains at least two instances each of the following figurative language examples: personification, simile, metaphor, imagery. Due Date: December _______, 2014
The Book Thief Perspective Theatre: The Dead Colors “…I do, however, try to enjoy every color I see – the whole spectrum. A billion or so flavors, none of them quite the same, and a sky to slowly suck on. It takes the edge off the stress. It helps me relax.” (Death, The Book Thief) Your job: ● Choose ANY color from the book (choose 5 just in case one you choose is already taken). (10 points) ● Create a poem or monologue based off that color. Include who AND what that color represents, what it was or might’ve been like the moment that color met Death, and how it felt living and knowing death was inevitable. (50 points) ○ If you choose the poem option, you must create two (2) rhymed poems, 8­10 stanzas (32­40 lines) each ○ Your poems or monologue can be typed or hand­written, unless otherwise stated ● PERFORM your poems or monologue in front of your peers. (25 points) ○ Each performance must be between 1­1:30 minutes (this includes the poems together) ○ You MUST dress the part as best as possible and use at least ONE (1) prop when you perform ● Turn in your poems or monologue at the end of your performance (15 points) ○ You are NOT allowed to read off your paper while performing! Due/Performance Date: December _____, 2014 “His soul sat up. It met me. Those kinds of souls always do ­ the best ones. The ones who rise up and say "I know who you are and I am ready. Not that I want to go, of course, but I will come." (Death, The Book Thief)
The Book Thief Building Blocks Project
(may be done individually or with a partner)
Requirements:
○ Recreate two (2) of the following locations from The Book Thief:
the Hubermann Basement, the Mayor’s library, the Fielder’s bomb
shelter/basement, Himmel Street, the Town Hall Bonfire, the
Hubert Oval Track. Each recreation must be built in as much 3D
and as close to size as possible. (50 points)
○ Write or type a one-paragraph explanation (4-5 sentences) for each
recreation, analyzing the importance of the chosen scene and the
characters involved with that particular scene (text evidence must
be included). (20)
○ Present each recreation to the class, explaining the buildings and
importance of the locations. (30 points)
Due Date: December _______, 2014
The Book Thief Figurative Language Project
● Find a partner (must be approved) and complete the following requirements:
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○ Make a list of 4-5 figurative language examples from the novel
■ Include page numbers where the examples can be found
■ Be sure your examples are meaningful
■ Be sure your examples can be illustrated to the best of you and/or
your partner’s ability
■ No figurative language example can be used more than twice
■ No figurative language type (simile, metaphor, personification, etc.)
can be used more than twice by any pair/partner
○ Illustrate each example on a poster board (80 points)
■ Be creative and precise with your illustrations; make sure your
illustrations match up with the meaning of the examples
○ Write or type a one-paragraph explanation (4-5 sentences) analyzing the
figurative language examples chosen; write an explanation for each
example (10 points)
■ Submit explanations with posters
○ Prepare to present posters and explanations to peers (10 points)
**Use the rubric on the back of this paper to
guide you through the assignment**
Due Date: December _______, 2014
Your grade for the task will be based on the following rubric. Use this copy as a checklist to make sure you've completed the task as instructed. Be creative and have fun! Rubric for The Book Thief Figurative Language Project A­Outstanding B ­ Good C­Satisfactory D­Unacceptable Examples of Figurative Language Excellent work. At least 4­5 different examples of various types of figurative language used (similes, hyperbole, metaphor, personification, idioms, or sayings) Good work. Some variety and at least 3 examples of figurative language used (similes, hyperbole, metaphor, personification, idioms, or sayings). Satisfactory work. 2 examples of some type of figurative language used (similes, hyperbole, metaphor, personification, idioms, or sayings). Unacceptable. 1 example of figurative language used. Illustration of Examples (Posters) Excellent work. Attractive, thought­provoking, illustrations of examples. Obvious thought and effort put into illustrations. Good work. Attractive, amusing illustrations of examples. Thought and effort can be seen in the product. Satisfactory work. A good attempt at illustrating examples. Some thought and effort can be seen in the product. Unacceptable. No thought or effort seen in product. Did not attempt to illustrate examples. Examples in Written Context Excellent work. Excellent written content that is grammatically correct with no spelling or punctuation errors and with accurately used examples of figurative language. Understanding and ability to use figurative language can be seen in the work. Good work. Good written content that is grammatically correct with fewer than 5 spelling or punctuation errors and with accurately used examples of figurative language. Understanding and ability to use figurative language can be seen in the work. Satisfactory work. Average written content that is grammatically correct with no more than 10 spelling or punctuation errors. Examples of figurative language demonstrate some level of understanding and some ability to use figurative language can be seen in the work although mastery is not seen. Unacceptable. Did not present examples in written context or inaccurately presented examples in written context. No evidence of comprehension. Explanatio
n of Examples Excellent work. Clear and accurate explanations of examples. Anyone reading the explanations would be able to understand the meaning. Good work. Accurate explanations of examples. Most people reading the explanations would be able to understand the meaning although there may be a few weak points. Satisfactory work. Attempt at explanations of examples. Explanations not clear or lacking in accuracy although some evidence of research. Unacceptable. Did not give explanation of examples or the explanations were inaccurate. No evidence of research. Oral Presentation Excellent work. Clear and concise oral presentation that details the explanation of examples and posters. Clear pronunciation and evidence of excellent preparation. Good work. Clear oral presentation that details the explanation of examples and posters. Fairly clear pronunciation and evidence of good preparation. Satisfactory work. Oral presentation that, for the most part, details the explanation of examples and posters. Fairly clear pronunciation but evidence of insufficient preparation. Unacceptable. Did not give oral presentation.