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Shield
In this
project, you will create a shield that illustrates and describes the setting,
plot, characters, and theme(s) of your novel.
1. When
you are reading the novel, take notes on the setting (time, place, and
mood), plot (events), characters, and theme(s) of the book.
2. In
large bold font, note the title and author of your novel on the shield.
Also include your name, date, and division.
3. In
one section, describe the setting (time, place, and mood) of the novel.
Use a variety of sentence openers and "dress-ups" to improve
the quality of your description.
Setting:
Set in 13th
century Europe, this novel begins in the small, rainy village of
Ramsay, England. In the centre of the village is the church, and
surrounding the village is fertile farmland...
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4. In
another section, summarize the plot of your novel by describing a minimum
of 12 of the main events; write 2 sentences for each of these events.
Use a variety of sentence openers and "dress-ups" to improve
the quality of your description.
Plot:
Angry and
confused, Geoffrey has his blindfold removed and is introduced to
Robin Hood for the first time. Proudly, Robin Hood explains to Geoffrey
that he will continue robbing from the wealthy until Geoffrey lowers
the outrageous taxes in Nottingham.
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5. Describe
the main characters of the novel in a separate section. Include information
about their character traits, and include examples from the novel to support
these traits; write 2-3 sentences about each of these characters. Use
a variety of sentence openers and "dress-ups" to improve the
quality of your description.
Characters:
Catherine is
a very stubborn and rebellious woman. For example, she absolutely
refuses to marry the horrid suitors that her father arranges for
her to wed. In an attempt to scare off a perspective suitor, Catherine
torches the outhouse when this unwanted individual is using it.
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6. In
a final section, explain the main theme(s) of the novel in several sentences.
Use a variety of sentence openers and "dress-ups" to improve
the quality of your description.
Theme:
Prejudice is
a major theme in this novel. Sadly, Jewish individuals were the
target of hatred and violence merely because of their religious
faith. Feeding into this fear and ignorance, officials in Strasbourg,
France, blamed the spread of the Black Plague on the Jewish community
and killed thousands of Jewish men, women, and children. There was
no foundation for this accusation but prejudice.
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7. Incorporate
a variety of images and graphics on the shield to better describe the
setting, plot, characters, and theme(s) of the novel.
8. Colour
the shield.
Criteria:
1. Detailed,
accurate, and creative description of the setting of the book.
2. Detailed, accurate, and creative explanation of the main events
of the novel (plot).
3. Detailed, accurate, and creative description of the characters
in the story.
4. Detailed, accurate, and creative explanation of the theme(s)
of the novel.
5. Correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and paragraphing.
6. Descriptive language that includes a variety of sentence openers
and "dress-ups".
7. Attractive and informative illustrations that represent the setting,
plot, and characters of the book.
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Adapted
by Ms. T. Jerome (Cape Lazo Middle) from Projects Created by Mr. Avi Luxenburg
(Courtenay Middle) and Ms. Mary Whyte (Aspen Middle)
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