Homework and Class Work for Lights, Camera Fiction: Books to
Hollywood
Friday, January 4, 2013
5th Period: Ashley Deharte
CLASS WORK:
1.
There will be a reading quiz over Jurassic Park on Monday, January 7, 2013.
2.
The class used both Thursday and Friday of this week to finalize reading of the novel and to work on the Jurassic
Park Project Assignments, which are due on Monday, January 14, 2013. (see attached)
Jurassic Park Project Assignments
You must choose assignments adding up to a total of 50 points.
10-Point Assignments:
1.
Create a character study or biography of one of the following characters from Jurassic Park: Dr. Grant, Tim, Mr.
Hammond, or Dr. Sattler. Focus on their motivations, traits, thoughts, and actions of the character in the plot.
These are determined by what the character says, does, or what others say about them. (350 words - 12 pt. font,
typed, double-spaced)
2. Create a character web illustrating the relationships between the ten main characters in the novel. The links must
be labeled to show the type of relationship that exists between the characters.
3. Create a promotional poster that Dr. Hammond and InGen would use to promote Jurassic Park to potential
visitors. (Poster should be on a minimum of 11” x 17” paper)
4. Write a descriptive essay of one of the dinosaurs present in the park. The reader should be able to feel, taste,
smell, hear and see what you are describing. Use vivid, specific details to bring first-hand perceptions of the
subject to life. (350 words - 12 pt. font, typed, double-spaced)
5. Conflict is an important aspect of Jurassic Park. Choose three different types of conflict using different examples
from the novel to demonstrate your understanding. (350 words - 12 pt. font, typed, double-spaced)
25-Point Assignments:
1.
Write a position paper clearly outlining your beliefs surrounding the use of genetic engineering and cloning.
This will require research and reflection. A position paper clearly presents a point of view and offers reasons to
support this position. The purpose is to prove and affirm the writer’s stand on the issue. It must include
documentation of research. (4 pages minimum, 12 pt. font, typed, double-spaced)
2. Write an alternate ending to the story. You may deviate as much as you wish. However, the characters that
survive in the novel must survive in your alternative ending. The length should be four pages minimum. ( 12 pt.
font, typed, double-spaced)
3. Re-write a scene from the novel based on a different point of view. All of the actions should be conveyed to the
reader from the perspective of the character chosen. This will include dialogue, thoughts, feelings, and any
motivations that the character may have. (4 pages minimum, 12 pt. font, typed, double-spaced)
4. Create a promotional video that Dr. Hammond and InGen would use to promote Jurassic Park to potential
visitors. (Video must be a minimum of 60 seconds long)
50-Point Assignments:
1.
Create a diorama illustrating the setting for the novel on Isla Nublar. Your diorama must include the
buildings present, as well as the holding areas for the various dinosaurs presented in the book. The
representation must be based on the text, not the movie.
2.
Create your own film adaptation of the novel. They to present the tale in a way that is true to the novel,
while maintaining the interest of your audience. This should be 20 minutes in length at a minimum. You will
need to use props and costumes in your production.
3. In a research essay, evaluate the technology currently available for genetic manipulation and cloning. Jurassic
Park is a novel about technology run amok in nature. Based on your research, are the accomplishments of
InGen possible with today’s technology? If so, should we reintroduce extinct species through cloning and
DNA manipulation? This essay should be eight to ten pages and requires referencing ( 12 pt. font, typed,
double-spaced)