9thGradeSummerReadingProject2017
OneFlewOvertheCuckoo’sNestbyKenKeseyInthisclassicofthe1960s,KenKesey'sheroisRandlePatrickMcMurphy,a
boisterous,brawling,fun-lovingrebelwhoswaggersintotheworldofamental
hospitalandtakesover.Alusty,life-affirmingfighter,McMurphyralliestheother
patientsaroundhimbychallengingthedictatorshipofNurseRatched.Hepromotes
gamblingintheward,smugglesinwineandwomen,andopenlydefiestherulesat
everyturn.Butthisdefiance,whichstartsasasport,soondevelopsintoagrim
struggle,anall-outwarbetweentworelentlessopponents:NurseRatched,backby
thefullpowerofauthority,andMcMurphy,whohasonlyhisownindomitablewill.
WhathappenswhenNurseRatchedusesherultimateweaponagainstMcMurphyprovidesthe
story'sshockingclimax.
IndependentStudybyJoelleCharbonneau(MusthavereadTheTestingalready)IntheseriesdebutTheTesting,sixteen-year-oldCiaValewaschosenbytheUnitedCommonwealthgovernmentasoneofthebestandbrightestgraduatesofallthe
colonies...apromisingleaderintheefforttorevitalizepostwarcivilization.In
IndependentStudy,CiaisafreshmanattheUniversityinTosuCitywithherhometownsweetheart,Tomas—andthoughthegovernmenthastriedtoeraseher
memoryofthebrutalhorrorsofTheTesting,Ciaremembers.Herattemptstoexpose
theuglytruthbehindthegovernment’smurderousprogramsputher—andher
lovedones—inaworldofdanger.ButthefutureoftheCommonwealthdependson
her.
GraduationDaybyJoelleCharbonneau(MusthavereadIndependentStudyalready)Inascarredandbrutalfuture,TheUnitedCommonwealthteetersonthebrinkofall-
outcivilwar.Therebelresistanceplotsagainstagovernmentthatruleswithcruelty
andcunning.GiftedstudentandTestingsurvivorCiaValevowstofight.Butshecan't
doitalone.ThisisthechancetoleadthatCiahastrainedfor-butwhowillfollow?
Plungingthroughlayersofdangeranddeception,Ciamustriskthelivesofthoseshe
loves-andgambleontheloyaltyofherlethalclassmates
TheOnceandFutureKingbyT.H.WhiteOnceuponatime,ayoungboycalled“Wart”wastutoredbyamagiciannamed
Merlyninpreparationforafuturehecouldn’tpossiblyimagine.Afutureinwhichhe
wouldallyhimselfwiththegreatestknights,lovealegendaryqueenandunitea
countrydedicatedtochivalrousvalues.Afuturethatwouldseehimcrownedand
knownforalltimeasArthur,KingoftheBritons.
Project:Afterreadingthechosennovel,beginworkingontheattachedplotdiagram.Theplot
diagramismandatory.Next,choose1boxfromtheOperation:SummerNovelProjectpage.Followtheguidelinesontheprojectboard.
Expectations:
• Cometoschoolpreparedtopresent.
o Speakloudenoughtobeheardinthebackoftheroom
o Keepasteadytempo
o Speakclearly
o Makeeyecontact
o Showvariousfacialexpressions
o Standupstraightandtall
o Makehandgesturestohelpdescribe
o Facetheaudience
• Bring all necessary components with you on the 2nd week of school, August 22nd.
• Each choice onthe board should be complete to the best of your ability.
Name: ______________________ Title of story: _____________________________ Author:______________________ Main Characters: _____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
Setting: Time and Place
1. ________________________
2. ________________________
Exposition: A brief introduction of
the characters, setting, and opening
situation.
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
Climax: The turning point of the story.
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
Falling Action: Events that follow the climax. Logical result of climax.
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
Resolution: Outcome of the conflict.
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
Theme: Author’s message. (Sentence)
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
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Plot Diagram
Conflict: Struggle between opposing forces. The problem in the story.
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
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Rising Action: Series of main events which lead to the climax.
o Speakclearlyo Makeeyecontacto Showvariousfacialexpressionso Standupstraightandtallo Makehandgesturestohelpdescribeo Facetheaudience
• Bringallnecessarycomponentswithyouonthe2ndweekofschool,August2 .• Eachchoiceontheboardshouldbecompletetothebestofyourability.
Name: ______________________ Title of story: _____________________________ Author:______________________ Main Characters: _____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
Setting: Time and Place
1. ________________________
2. ________________________
Exposition: A brief introduction of
the characters, setting, and opening
situation.
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
Climax: The turning point of the story.
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
Falling Action: Events that follow the climax. Logical result of climax.
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
Resolution: Outcome of the conflict.
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
Theme: Author’s message. (Sentence)
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
_
Plot Diagram
Conflict: Struggle between opposing forces. The problem in the story.
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
Rising Action: Series of main events which lead to the climax.
OPERATION: SUMMER NOVEL PROJECT DIRECTIONS:
1. SelectONEofthefollowingselectionsbelowtocomplete.Projectsmustbecenteredaroundnovelplotelements(setting,characters,conflict,theme,
plot,symbols,etc.)
2. Inadditiontocompletingtheprojectasyourresponsetoreadingthenovel,youmustcompletethebelow/attachedplotdiagraminitsentirety.
Allsentencesmustbecomplete;attentiontogrammar/capitalization/punctuationdetailsisrequired(“Correctness”categoryinrubric).
FlashNewsReport• Createashortvideonewsreportthattellsthe
who,what,where,andwhenofthebook
• Usebuilt-innewstemplateiniMovieorany
othertechniqueofyourchoice2-4minutesin
length.
• Thestudentmustbetheanchorperson.
TheatricalInterpretation• LiveorRecordedadaptionofasceneinthe
bookthathelpssummarizethebook
• MayUsewww.xtranormal.com
• Ifperformedliveyouneedtocomeprepared
withcostumes,scriptsandanythingelse
needed.
ConstructMusicalComposition• Create a song that has two verses, one
chorus, and one bridge. (Can not be
repetitivelyrics,exceptchorus)
• Canbetothetuneofapre-existingsongor
anoriginaltune.
• Getcreative;youmayuseprogramssuchas
GarageBandorthelike.
• Must havemusic behind the lyrics. Cannot
beacappella
Multi-MediaPresentation• PowerPoint,Keynote,Photostory,iMovie,
Prezi,BookCreator,etc.Ifitisnotonthislist,
justask!
• Includesdescriptionsofsetting,characters,
plotandconflict
• Mustintegratetoolsandaccessories
providedbywhateverprogramsyouchoose
touse.
• CannotuseNewsReportformat/style
MakeaModel• Constructa3Dmodelrepresentativeofsome
aspectofthebook
• Maybefromakit
• Mayusepaper,clay,cardboardoranyother
materialsofyourchoice
Web/BlogActivity
• Writeablogpostthatgivesa3-5paragraph
bookreport
OR
• Createawebpageorwebsiteaboutyour
book
Rubric for Choice Board Project
Name
Product Topic/Choice
Criteria 10 - Points 8 - Points 6 - Points
4 - Points
Content: Is the content of the product well
chosen?
Content chosen represents the best choice for the
product. Graphics are well chosen and related
contents.
Information or graphics are related to content, but are not the best choice for the
product.
Information or graphics presented appear to be only slightly related to
topic or tasks.
Information or graphics presented do not appear to be related to topic or
tasks.
Completeness: Is everything
included in the product?
All information needed is included. Product meets
the product criteria and the criteria of the task as
stated.
Includes most important information Product meets the product criteria and the criteria of the task as stated.
Includes less than 65% of the important information. The
product just barely meets the task, or does not meet the product criteria.
Includes less than 50% of the important information. The
product does not meet the product criteria.
Creativity: Is the product
original?
Presentation of information is from a new perspective. Graphics are original. Product includes
an element of fun and interest.
Presentation of information is from a new perspective. Graphics are not original.
Product has elements of fun and interest.
There is some evidence of new
thoughts or perspectives on the
product.
There is no evidence of new thoughts or
perspectives on the product.
Public Speaking Oral presentations are easy to understand and presented with fluency. Maintains eye contact.
Maintains facial expression. Frequently varies voice volume. Actively uses hand gestures and
body language.
Oral presentations are easy to understand, with some fluency.
Adequate eye contact. Some facial expressions. Some variation in volume.
Some body language/gestures.
Oral presentation was not fluent or easy to understand. Little eye
contact. Very little facial expression. Little variation in voice volume. Very little body
language/gestures.
Oral presentation was unpracticed and choppy. No
eye contact. No facial expressions. No variation in
voice volume. No hand gestures or body language.
Appropriate Communication:
Is the information in
the product well communicated?
All information is neat and easy to read. Product is in
appropriate format and show significant effort. NO
COPY AND PASTED INFORMATION!
Most of the product is neat and easy to read. Product is in appropriate format and
show significant effort. Oral presentations are easy to
understand, with some fluency.
The product is somewhat neat and easy to read or the product is not the
appropriate format. It shows little to no
significant effort. Oral presentation was not
fluent or easy to understand.
The product is messy and unorganized.
Difficult to read and not in the appropriate format. Shows no
significant effort. Oral presentation was
unpracticed and choppy.
Total Grade (50 points possible):
Comments:
OPERATION: SUMMER NOVEL PROJECT DIRECTIONS:
1. SelectONEofthefollowingselectionsbelowtocomplete.Projectsmustbecenteredaroundnovelplotelements(setting,characters,conflict,theme,
plot,symbols,etc.)
2. Inadditiontocompletingtheprojectasyourresponsetoreadingthenovel,youmustcompletethebelow/attachedplotdiagraminitsentirety.
Allsentencesmustbecomplete;attentiontogrammar/capitalization/punctuationdetailsisrequired(“Correctness”categoryinrubric).
FlashNewsReport• Createashortvideonewsreportthattellsthe
who,what,where,andwhenofthebook
• Usebuilt-innewstemplateiniMovieorany
othertechniqueofyourchoice2-4minutesin
length.
• Thestudentmustbetheanchorperson.
TheatricalInterpretation• LiveorRecordedadaptionofasceneinthe
bookthathelpssummarizethebook
• MayUsewww.xtranormal.com
• Ifperformedliveyouneedtocomeprepared
withcostumes,scriptsandanythingelse
needed.
ConstructMusicalComposition• Create a song that has two verses, one
chorus, and one bridge. (Can not be
repetitivelyrics,exceptchorus)
• Canbetothetuneofapre-existingsongor
anoriginaltune.
• Getcreative;youmayuseprogramssuchas
GarageBandorthelike.
• Must havemusic behind the lyrics. Cannot
beacappella
Multi-MediaPresentation• PowerPoint,Keynote,Photostory,iMovie,
Prezi,BookCreator,etc.Ifitisnotonthislist,
justask!
• Includesdescriptionsofsetting,characters,
plotandconflict
• Mustintegratetoolsandaccessories
providedbywhateverprogramsyouchoose
touse.
• CannotuseNewsReportformat/style
MakeaModel• Constructa3Dmodelrepresentativeofsome
aspectofthebook
• Maybefromakit
• Mayusepaper,clay,cardboardoranyother
materialsofyourchoice
Web/BlogActivity
• Writeablogpostthatgivesa3-5paragraph
bookreport
OR
• Createawebpageorwebsiteaboutyour
book
Rubric for Choice Board Project
Name
Product Topic/Choice
Criteria 10 - Points 8 - Points 6 - Points
4 - Points
Content: Is the content of the product well
chosen?
Content chosen represents the best choice for the
product. Graphics are well chosen and related
contents.
Information or graphics are related to content, but are not the best choice for the
product.
Information or graphics presented appear to be only slightly related to
topic or tasks.
Information or graphics presented do not appear to be related to topic or
tasks.
Completeness: Is everything
included in the product?
All information needed is included. Product meets
the product criteria and the criteria of the task as
stated.
Includes most important information Product meets the product criteria and the criteria of the task as stated.
Includes less than 65% of the important information. The
product just barely meets the task, or does not meet the product criteria.
Includes less than 50% of the important information. The
product does not meet the product criteria.
Creativity: Is the product
original?
Presentation of information is from a new perspective. Graphics are original. Product includes
an element of fun and interest.
Presentation of information is from a new perspective. Graphics are not original.
Product has elements of fun and interest.
There is some evidence of new
thoughts or perspectives on the
product.
There is no evidence of new thoughts or
perspectives on the product.
Public Speaking Oral presentations are easy to understand and presented with fluency. Maintains eye contact.
Maintains facial expression. Frequently varies voice volume. Actively uses hand gestures and
body language.
Oral presentations are easy to understand, with some fluency.
Adequate eye contact. Some facial expressions. Some variation in volume.
Some body language/gestures.
Oral presentation was not fluent or easy to understand. Little eye
contact. Very little facial expression. Little variation in voice volume. Very little body
language/gestures.
Oral presentation was unpracticed and choppy. No
eye contact. No facial expressions. No variation in
voice volume. No hand gestures or body language.
Appropriate Communication:
Is the information in
the product well communicated?
All information is neat and easy to read. Product is in
appropriate format and show significant effort. NO
COPY AND PASTED INFORMATION!
Most of the product is neat and easy to read. Product is in appropriate format and
show significant effort. Oral presentations are easy to
understand, with some fluency.
The product is somewhat neat and easy to read or the product is not the
appropriate format. It shows little to no
significant effort. Oral presentation was not
fluent or easy to understand.
The product is messy and unorganized.
Difficult to read and not in the appropriate format. Shows no
significant effort. Oral presentation was
unpracticed and choppy.
Total Grade (50 points possible):
Comments:
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