Holes from A to Z
CCSS: RL – 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4 6.6
How does analyzing the novel Holes help students demonstrate an understanding of story elements?
Name:______________________
Date:_______________________
Subject:____________Block:____
You are going to be reflecting on the novelHoles using each letter of the alphabet. For each letter, you will have several
steps to complete for credit. Your product must include all elements listed in the grading rubric on back at least once
for the novel.
For each letter you must:
1. Find a word beginning with each letter from A to Z to support the story forthe novel. Example: A is for ___,B is
for ___, etc.
2. On the same page for that letter you must also illustrate the word in some way. You may cut out pictures from
magazines, use computer graphics, draw and color your illustrations, or a combination of the above.
3. Under each illustration/graphic you must explain how the word supports, is a major part of, or represents the
story. It must be evident in your explanation the element which is being represented.
+In addition to the above steps, you will use 5 new vocabulary words you have learned as a result of reading this novel.
The vocabulary words must stand out in some way – highlighted, bold, different color text/font.
+Finally, the last page is a writing similar to the back cover of a book. You will choose the 1 story element that you feel
moves the plot along the best. In your response you must state your opinion, the story element, and provide at least 2
details from the story for support. Grammar will factor into the overall grade of the writing. Use the rubric as your
guide.
How you choose to put your product together is up to you. You may create this book using construction paper (NO
NOTEBOOK PAPER) or you may create a PowerPoint or other technology based product such as Glogster, Photopeach,
prezi, etc. saved to a flash drive. This is your decision. You must have a cover page which includes your first and last
name as well as the title and author of the novel.
For each the elements on the rubric, you will receive:
1 point for the letter and the word
2 points for a relevant illustration
2 points for an accurate explanation
Your product must be complete by Monday, March 25. This will be a major part of your reading grade for 3rd quarter.
THIS CANNOT BE MADE UP OR TURNED IN LATE AS THE QUARTER ENDS THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2013.
Your rubric (on back) must be signed before the grading of the product and after the product has been graded. If you
lose your rubric and have to be given another one, you will lose 5 points from your final grades.
Holes from A to Z
CCSS: RL – 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4 6.6
How does analyzing the novel Holes help students demonstrate an understanding of story elements?
Student
Check
Story Element
Accurate
Explanation
2pts
Relevant
Illustration
2pts
Letter and
Word
1pt
Notes
Characterization
Setting
Exposition
Internal conflict
External conflict
Climax
Resolution
Theme
Tone/mood
Irony
Flashback
Foreshadowing
Oxymoron
Simile
Total Story Elements ____________
Student
check
Vocabulary
Grammar/Spelling
Completeness
Neatness
Parent Signature
5 words used
5pts
0-5 mistakes
10 pts
Letters A-Z
5 pts
5pts
5 pts
4 words used
4pts
6-11 mistakes
5 pts
3 words used
3pts
12-15 mistakes
1 pt
2 words used
2 pts
>16 mistakes
0 pts
1 word used
1 pt
Total Product Elements ___________
Student
check
Back Cover Writing
“In your opinion,
which story
element do you
feel moves the plot
forward to a
resolution the
best? Why?”
Back Cover Story Element Defense
Writing includes a clear
Writing includes a clear
thesis with 1 story
thesis with 1 story
element identified, at
element identified, 1
least 2 details from the detail from the story for
story for support and a support and evidence of
rationale for the
a rationale for opinion.
opinion. There are 3 or There are between 4-10
less grammar errors.
grammar errors.
25 pts
20 points
Writing ______________
Final Project Total ___________/125
Writing attempts a thesis. A
story element is identified
but there is no support from
the story and vague
evidence of a rationale for
the opinion. There are more
than 11 grammar errors.
10 points