The Arrival Final Options50 points; Due Next Thursday 12/17

Create a Book Cover

Create a new book cover for The Arrival Should illustrate one of the themes of the novel Include three of the symbols that are present throughout

the novel Create a new title On the back include a synopsis and background

information on the author

Replicate the Opening/Closing Page Take pictures or images that represent you and your

family Symbols must be significant to you and show change

over time, like the two pages You will have 18 images total; 9 for an earlier time and 9

representing change or transformation On a separate sheet of paper explain each image and its

significance to you/your family Example: If your family has always loved music maybe

choose a family piano as one image for the starting point, and this may then be transformed into an iPod in the final set of images

Writing a Chapter

You can choose one of the six chapters to write the narrative

Include either dialogue or monologue depending on who the main character interacts with

Use figurative language, detail, and diction to enhance the narrative

Approx. 2-3 pages double spaced

Prequel or Sequel

Draw a six box comic as either the prequel or the sequel to the narrative

Does not need to have words, similar to the narrative Should have color and detail On the back of the comic explain your line of reasoning

behind the images you created Include one symbol from the novel in your own drawing

Essay Option

There are several themes in this book, which are easily identifiable when you consider the story as a whole. An example of this is the importance of family. Certain images within the text exemplify this, such as when the main character appears sad or distressed when he looks at his family portrait

Choose two additional themes and using images in the book as support for your choices

Approx. 2-3 pages double spaced

Tell Your Family Story

Many of our families have immigrated to the United States from other countries; retell your family’s history

Create a visual telling how your family immigrated to the United States

Create a poster board, comic, photo album, or write a story about your family’s history (2-3 pages)