A Long Way Gone: Chapters 1-4 Imaging activity

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A Long Way Gone: Chapters 1-4 Imaging activity English 11

Your ‘image’/response will contain Using information from the readings on child soldiers, as well as chapters 1-4, and accompanying activities, you are going to create a new ‘image’/response for chapters 1-4 Your ‘image’/response will contain A meaningful quote from page 1 to the end of chapter 4 (that you think represents a theme or main idea from the book so far), cited correctly 1-3 sentence connection to the readings: what you learned about child soldiers / Sierra Leone and how that connects to the book so far An addition of your own choosing in response

You will add one of the following Additions options You will add one of the following A paragraph written response An illustration/image that quote makes you think of (with detail, showing a personal response) A mind map of the connections you can make between your life, or other things you are reading/watching (this will need categories) A personal story (at least 2 paragraphs long) of which this first section reminds you Your own idea (check w/Ms. Bergman) Your addition will show a personal connection

Assessment: you will receive a grade for this assignment based on the following criteria Category Meeting Expectations will look like this: Correct citations Correctly cited, with both an in-text parenthetical citation, and a works cited full-book citation. Correct quote format Correctly quoted, with accurate spelling and punctuation. Authentic connections made Clear personal connection to the story so far. Mechanics (as it applies) neatness, accuracy of categories, spelling, format, and/or image detail. No matter the chosen addition, your message is clear, and well-executed. Readings connection You will draw a connection between your non-fiction Child Soldiers/Sierra Leone readings and the book so far. Your sentences will be clear and free from errors.