Things Fall Apart Test Project Options

1st Person Narrative From the perspective of any of the characters from the novel except for Okonkwo.

1st Person StoryBook Composition Requirements: MUST be written from the perspective of another character OTHER THAN OKONKWO MUST be a minimum of 10 Pages in length (1 Page = Cover with Title and Picture). MUST include dialogue on every page in addition to written plot. MUST include a picture or illustration RELEVANT TO STORY per page. MUST be written in ACADEMIC LANGUAGE (correct grammar and syntax). For additional information on this choice, please arrange to meet with Mr. Pino outside of normal class time. The rubric for this is available on the next page of this presentation. Please note all the areas being scored in order to ensure your success. You are also expected to bind this book to present it as a completed product.

1st Person Story Rubric

1st Person Story Standards

Archetypes Deconstruct characters from the novel, identifying the characters archetype and making a citation connection to the novel.

Archetype Multimedia Presentation Requirements: MUST include a MINIMUM of 10 Characters from the novel. MUST label each slide/page/etc. with accurate archetype. MUST describe characteristics exhibited and explain why the character falls into the archetype category chosen. MUST have RELEVANT DIRECT CITATION per character. MUST have an effective and compelling DESIGN with PIC/VID for each. For additional information on this choice, please arrange to meet with Mr. Pino outside of normal class time. The rubric for this is available on the next page of this presentation. Please note all the areas being scored in order to ensure your success. You are also expected provide both a digital and printed version of your product.

Archetype Rubric

Archetype Standards

7 Elements of Culture Identify characteristics from the novel for each of the 7 elements of culture and include a citation which backs your understanding of each.

7 Elements of Culture- Poster or TriBoard Requirements: MUST DECONSTRUCT EACH of the 7 elements of culture. MUST have a MINMIUM of 1 CITATION per element. MUST have a MINIMUM of 1 PARAGRAPH for each element. MUST be ACCURATE AND INFORMATIVE. MUST be ARTISTIC AND ATTRACTIVE. For additional information on this choice, please arrange to meet with Mr. Pino outside of normal class time. The rubric for this is available on the next page of this presentation. Please note all the areas being scored in order to ensure your success. Make them pretty!

7 Elements Rubric

7 Elements Standards

Timeline 20 Major Events from the novel with explination of how the events contributed to Okonkwo’s development and supported by citations.

Okonkwo Timeline Project- Digital or Poster Requirements: MUST CREATE TIMELINE with a minimum of 20 MAJOR EVENTS. MUST have a MINMIUM of 1 CITATION per event. MUST have a MINIMUM of 1 PARAGRAPH for at least 10 events. MUST be ACCURATE AND INFORMATIVE. MUST be ARTISTIC AND ATTRACTIVE. For additional information on this choice, please arrange to meet with Mr. Pino outside of normal class time. The rubric for this is available on the next page of this presentation. Please note all the areas being scored in order to ensure your success. Make them pretty!

Timeline Rubric

Timeline Standards

ADDITIONAL CREDIT OFFERING- CULTURAL ARTIFACT You may choose to complete this portion of the project in addition to your primary project. If you adequately prepare this portion, you will receive an additional 20% of credit applied to the test field for either this grade or, if you have achieved greatness in this endeavor, to be applied to previous tests completed in this course.

ADDITIONAL CREDIT OFFERING- CULTURAL ARTIFACT Requirements: Identify a cultural artifact from your own familial cultural heritage. You must either bring the artifact to class or have a PRINTED picture of it. Essay which addresses the following: A detailed description of the artifact. An explanation of the items origin. How this item represents your family’s heritage. Why this artifact is important to you/your family. If you are not providing a printed picture of your cultural artifact, you must be prepared to donate the artifact to the classroom to receive credit!

Completion Calendar Monologue Week BLOCK SCHEDULE FINSH NOVEL Parent Sign-Off Due Study Guides Due Project Work Day Test Project DUE AT BEGINNING OF CLASS Project Work Day Monologue Lesson Monologue Research Recorded Performances REHEARSAL REHEARSAL Monologue Week Project Selected: __________________________________________________

Parent/Student Contract: Due March 15th We understand that this project will be worth TWO TEST GRADES and will strongly impact the grade in this course. There is a limited time for the completion of this project and it is due March 29th AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS PERIODS. Should you experience any issues completing the project, please contact Mr. Pino ASAP. Last minute extensions and exceptions will not be given to students who have not advocated for themselves. Students who do not have access to technology at home may choose a project option which does not require them to have access to technology. Any questions on or adjustments which need to be made to the expectations of this project must be approved before this sign off sheet is due. Student Signature: ______________________________________ Parent Signature: _______________________________________