Activity/Criteria

Your points/Total possible points

Pre-Reading Activities-Peter and the Starcatchers

v     Concept Map

v     Pre-reading questions

v     Elements of story predictions/questions

o       Information for each activity is complete and demonstrates considerable effort.

v     Vocab-O-Gram

o       Each question has been answered and considerable effort has been demonstrated;

o       vocabulary words have been used to craft responses.

/4

Character Log

·        Information is accurate and complete.

·         Notes reflect character’s actions, personality and appearance

/5

Page for ABC Book

·        Page includes large capital letter and illustration

·        Information is correct, interesting, and organized in a paragraph containing at least 5 sentences.

·        Design is creative, colorful, and inviting

 (You do not actually complete)

Character Sketcher (Peter, Molly, Black Stache)

·         Sketch includes thoughtfully selected information about the character, including 3 implied character traits, problem and solution, and character goal.

·         Artistic Impression is creative and demonstrates knowledge of information given in text regarding character’s physical description.

       /9

Discussion Director

·        5 Questions displays insight into novel’s main events and themes; questions are “higher-level” and are thoughtfully developed.

·         Answers are provided and when appropriate, page #s

/10

Vocabulary Exercises and Activities

·        Definitions are “child-friendly” and correct.

·        Activities are correct and complete.

·         Considerable effort has been demonstrated.

/12

Internet Workshop #2 (Teacher-Ecosystems)

·        Websites chosen are child friendly and at least 3 guiding questions are clearly written.

·        Supports student learning by providing clear directions.

·        Connection to 5^th Grade Science is accurate and evident.

·        Design of presentation format (activity) is creative and meaningful.

 (You do not actually complete)

Author’s Craft

·         Chart includes 2 well-chosen examples of metaphor, personification, simile, and onomatopoeia from the novel.

·         Explanations are included of how figurative language adds meaning to the text.

·         Artistic representation of simile is thoughtful and creative.

                                /5

Wanted Poster (Character or Pirate)

v      Includes thoughtful and creative artistic representation

·         Includes information that is correct and complete

·         All elements are present.

 /10

“I  Poem for 2 Voices"

·         Is in the form of an I Poem for 2 Voices

·         Includes thoughtfully chosen words and images to reveal character

·         Demonstrates considerable effort

                                /5