Bonjour tout le monde,

1. Our conferences have started this week. Please make sure that everyone comes on time. The time of the conference is limited to 30 minutes. Thank you.

2. Practice Christmas song- see below for you-tube video and lyrics to sing along

3. Math- Complete last 2 pages of "Revision des estimations, addition and soustraction" booklet- Test tomorrow!

4. Practice spelling on spelling city website...Test on Thursday due to no school on Friday!

5. New dictee paragraph today. Please see below. Dictee sentences are due tomorrow.

5. PE tomorrow.

6. Language Arts- Novel Study Final Assignment assigned today. Please see below for Project Criteria and Evaluation for your reference.

Reminders:
-11:30 dismissal on Thursday, Dec. 5 due to conferences
-No school Friday, Dec. 6 due to conferences

Underworlds: The Battle Begins by Tony Abbott

Novel Study: Final Assignment

For the final assignment, you will have the opportunity to show your understanding of the novel and to show your creativity! This is an individual assignment. THIS PROJECT IS DUE ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17th

Part A: Book Review

Please complete the following using the format below. This section may be typed or neatly written.

Paragraph #1- Summary

You must write a summary of the novel that includes the main ideas of the story for each of the plot line elements (Beginning, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution). Please refer to the Short Story Plot Diagram sheet that we went over in class.

Paragraph #2- Personal Opinion

Tell me what you thought about the characters and the plot of the story. What were your favourite and least favourite parts of the story? Who was your favourite character and why? Give specific examples.

Paragraph #3- Recommendation

Would you recommend this book? If so, to what audience? What rating would you give it? Tell me why you would or would not recommend this book.

Part B: Character Sketches

Please choose 5 characters of the story. For each character, please include:

-a coloured drawing of what they look like (or what you think they look like)

-a written description of their personality traits and their importance/role in the story.

Part C: Creative Activity

Please complete 1 of the following:

1.    Create a diorama of the Underworld. You may use the materials of your choice to create it (ex. modeling clay, construction paper, etc). Please include a written description about your representation of the Underworld that you created.

2.    Research one of the mythological characters of the story. Include a picture of this character and please respond to the following questions:

-Who are they?

-What is their importance to mythology?

-What is their story/background?

-Why does this character interest you?

3.    Create a comic strip of a main event/scene in the story. The comic strip must be at least 6 panels long and must include dialogue between characters and written descriptions of what is happening in the scene.

4.    Create your own book cover for the story. (This includes the front and back). This must be coloured and must include the title and author on the front and your own written description of the book on the back.

5.    Create your own board game representing the story. Your board game must include the necessary pieces needed to play, written directions and rules on how to play your game.

Evaluation Criteria for the Novel Study Final Assignment

	Excellent	Good	Satisfactory	Needs Work
Use of class time	Works very hard during class time, uses time wisely and efficiently	Works hard during class time, does not waste time.	Generally works hard but does not always use time wisely.	Wastes a lot of time. Uses time to socialize with others or other activities unrelated to project.
Part A: Book Review	Paragraphs are very well written, relevant, clear, very well-explained with lots of detail. Much thought has been put into your responses.	Your paragraphs are well written, relevant, clear, and explained well. All the questions are answered well.	The paragraphs are generally relevant, clear and explained sufficiently. It could include more details /information. The questions are answered satisfactorily.	Paragraphs are incomplete or are not written well. There is some information missing. The questions are not all answered.
Part B: Character Sketches	Your drawings are very attractive to look at, coloured, are very neat and detailed. The written descriptions are relevant, clear and concise. All 5 are complete.	Your drawings  are coloured and neat. The written descriptions are relevant and concise. All 5 are complete.	Your drawings are satisfactory. It may come across as rushed and quickly put-together. The written descriptions may not be as clear or relevant or may be missing info. All 5 are complete.	Your drawings are not neat or precise. They look sloppy. Drawings are not coloured. Sketches and written descriptions are incomplete or missing information.
Part C: Creative Activity	Activity is well thought out, very creative, detailed, and shows a lot of effort.	Activity shows effort and creativity	Activity is completed satisfactorily.	Activity is incomplete. Little or no effort shown.
Spelling and Grammar	Almost no grammar or spelling errors	Only a few grammar and spelling errors	Some grammar and spelling errors	Many grammar and spelling errors