Tic-Tac-Toe
Diamonds in the Shadow Activities
Use the grid below to choose 3 (three) activities to complete for the novel. The activities you
choose must be in a row, across, down, or diagonally. Circle your 3 (three) choices. This sheet
should be the cover for the activities you turn in; place your name on all activities. Any questions?
Please ask!
Pretend you are going to give a
character in the novel a giftsomething he or she will really
like. Draw a picture of the gift
and write a paragraph explaining
why the character will like it.
Card Game/Board Game
Create a card game/board game
that could be played as a review
of the novel. Game should include
details about the setting,
characters, and plot to show
knowledge of the novel.
Draw a “Wanted” poster of Victor.
Poster must include a detailed
drawing, written out physical
description, explain why he is
wanted, how much reward is being
offered, and a number to call
Create a book in a bag. Choose 10
items that represent people,
places, events, and other parts of
the novel. Place them in a brown
paper bag. Create a label for your
bag that includes the title and
author. Write a key describing
each of the items and explain
their importance to the story
Book cube
Create a 6-sided cube that
includes the following:
1-Title and Author
2-Three questions with answers
3-Biography on author
4-Two quotes and how are they
relevant
5-Theme and explain
6-Character profile (1)
Video book review
Create a 1-3 minute book
review/critique of the novel. You
must comment on the author’s
style of writing, how
characterization is used, 2 things
you liked about the novel, 2 things
you would change about the novel,
and if you would recommend it to
others
Draw or paint a portrait of a
character. Include a written out
description of the character you
draw or paint. What does he/she
look like? How old is he/she?
What type of person is he/she?
Why is he/she important to the
novel.
Google slides
1-Title, author
2-brief plot outline
3-main character list with
descriptions
4-describe the setting
5-favorite quote or part of the
book with explanation of why
6-create a review paragraph along
with a 5 star rating and why
Create a collage to represent the
novel. Your collage should have at
least 10 photos or illustrations.
Write a key describing each item
of the collage.
More slides optional