Name __________________________________
Partner Name ________________________________
These projects are designed to show that you have gained a thorough understanding of the novel (its
characters, plots, & themes) without necessarily writing a book report or taking a test.
Your teacher will assign you a partner that you will be working with in class. You and your partner need to
decide which option BEST fits both of your personalities!
*These projects will be presented to the class. DUE Monday, April 22th- Presentations start Monday, April
22nd
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Create a word and/or picture collage representing Gathering Blue (main characters, major events,
turning point, etc.). This must be done on a large sheet of drawing paper (8” x 11” paper is too small).
This must be accompanied by a 1 page (typed, double spaced) written explanation of why you selected
the certain words and/or pictures.
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Create a newspaper about Gathering Blue that includes such things as classified ads, obituaries, news
items, sports articles, cartoons, etc. All text must be typed-- (Copy and paste to newspaper).
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Re-write the entire novel, Gathering Blue, in comic book form. You should remain true to any physical
or setting descriptions. Pictures can be drawn, found from the internet, etc. All text must be typed.
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Keep a diary from a main character’s point of view (your gender doesn’t matter) of Gathering Blue. This
should include her/his thoughts & feelings, actions, and significant events from the entire novel.
Minimum of 8 entries and needs to be typed.
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Create a Facebook account of a chosen character from Gathering Blue. It should include an authentic
Facebook homepage:
o Individual background information (Name, age, likes/dislikes-bio, education, occupation, etc.)
o Profile picture
o Cover photo
o Wall posts (at least 5 posts)
o Friends
o Status updates (at least 8 updates)
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Create a Power Point Presentation or Prezi/Book Report for Gathering Blue. This should include a
minimum of 15 slides which have clipart, animations, & sounds. The following information must be
included: title, author, main characters, minor characters, protagonist(s), antagonist(s), setting,
conflict, 3 major events, conflict, & resolution. You will present the presentation to the class.
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Write a new ending for Gathering Blue, a new adventure for the main character, or the beginning of a
sequel. First construct a brainstorming session to use as you create your story. The tone and format
should be the same as the original novel. If you get rid of old characters, then tell what happened to
them; if you invent new characters, then describe them. This should be at least 2 chapters long. This
must be typed, 12 pt. font, double-spaced, Times New Roman.
Newspaper Brainstorming
Title of Newspaper:
Publisher/Editor:
Events for each section:
News:
Sports:
Pop Culture:
Classified ads:
Obituaries (deaths):
Pictures/Illustrations/ClipArt for each section:
News:
Sports:
Pop Culture:
Classified ads:
Obituaries (deaths):
Comic Book Panels:
Scene 1
Scene 2
Scene 3
Scene 4
Scene 5
Scene 6
Scene 7
Scene 8:
Diary Entries: EACH entry must include her/his thoughts & feelings, actions, and significant events
1.
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5.
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8.
EXAMPLE:
My Diary
Date: _______________
Dear Diary,
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Sincerely,
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Power Point/ Prezi
MY NOTES:
Title: ________________________
Author: ________________________
Main characters: ___________________________________________________________________________
Minor characters: __________________________________________________________________________
Protagonist(s): _____________________________________________________________________________
Antagonist(s): ______________________________________________________________________________
Setting: ___________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
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Conflict: ___________________________________________________________________________________
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3 Major Events:
1. ________________________________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________________________________________
Conflict: ___________________________________________________________________________________
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Resolution: ________________________________________________________________________________
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Picture Ideas:
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Brainstorming: Chapters 24-25