The Outsiders Final Project



Z for Zachariah Final Project100 pointsYou must choose a project from the following list to complete and share with the class on the due date. You will be graded on creativity, effort, proper use of English grammar and mechanics, and knowledge of the novel.1. Create a book jacket! Design a “Special Edition” copy of Z for Zachariah. Don’t just make the jacket out of notebook, printer or construction paper. Use crafting materials. A. Front Cover Directions: Create cover art for the jacket. Think about specific parts in the novel that are important to the plot, and use those ideas to work from. The cover MUST be relevant to the book, and may not be random or unrelated artwork. Make the cover as colorful and attractive as possible. B. Inside Front Fold Directions: Describe an exciting scene from the book to try and entice students to read the book. Leave it as a cliffhanger! Why would a person want to read this book? (100 word minimum)? C. Spine Directions: The title of the novel?(Z for Zachariah) and the author?(Robert C. O’Brien). D. Back Cover Directions: At the top, write a summary of the novel in your own words (200 words). Underneath the plot synopsis, include a review of the novel. This should be written in your own words. You may create reviews by fictitious or famous people. Get creative!? E. Inside Back Fold Directions: Your choice! Tell us about the author, add more “reviews,” or illustrations. 2. Create the soundtrack for Z for Zachariah: The Movie (2.0). Select five important scenes from the novel and choose a song that you would include in the movie version for each scene. For each, describe the scene, the characters involved and why this song or artist is appropriate. A. Pre-write – Brainstorm notes / mental map B. Burn a cd with the songs you’ve selected for your soundtrack () C. Final draft – Describe each scene and why the song or artist is appropriate. (100 words per song, double spaced). D. To go above and beyond, design the cd or album cover for the soundtrack. Derrick; Kyle; Autumn3. Write a prequel or sequel to the novel. 500-700 words, typed and double spaced. Here are some ideas:Write about what happened to Ann’s family and the others who left the valley.Write about what Faro did up until he came back to the valley from Faro’s perspective.Write about Mr. Loomis’ story before he killed Edward.Write about what happens to Ann when she leaves the valley.Write about what happens to Mr. Loomis when he’s alone in the valley.Trinity; Jessica4. After the war, radio stations continue to run. Write a commentary that may have played on the radio at that time.? Then, record your voice using audacity, OneNote, or another program as if you are the radio announcer. A. Pre-write - Be sure to reread the section of the novel where Ann discusses listening to the radio carefully. B. Rough draft – write the commentary – 500 word minimum C. Final draft – we will listen to your recording in class. 5. Create a small scrapbook of important characters, objects, or events from the book. The scrapbook must include at least five pages. Content on each page should be straight from the book. You may look in magazines or online for pictures. Each picture should have a caption telling about the picture. Be creative! No dull and boring scrapbooks. Make them lively, bright and attractive!Blake; Abby; Katie; Allyson; Dallas; Brandon6. With a group, create a movie trailer for a movie version of Z for Zachariah. Use music and quotes from the book along with creative foreshadowing to draw people in to see your movie. No more than 3 people.Derek; Taylor; Ryan-Taylor-Tanner; Cory-Michael-Tyler; Josh K.-Joe; Shelby-Melanie-Evelyn7. Create an illustrated plot line or power point sequencing ten major events from Z for Zachariah. Label each part (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution). The illustrations must be original work done by you. Allen; Alex; Josh L.; Cassidy8. Do you have another idea that you would like to do for your project? Colten; Rebecca ................
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