Yummy Project Options
As you read Yummy, you charted your thinking, including thick questions, on your double-entry journal. Using
your DEJ and continuing to think deeply about the essential/thick questions that arose from reading Yummy’s
story, you are going to create a project to accompany this tragic, yet thought-provoking story.
Make sure this represents your best thinking, presentation, and creativity. Create something that you would be
proud to show G. Neri, your classmates, family, teachers, and the world!
Yummy Soundtrack
Objective: create a Yummy soundtrack that reflects your essential questions, the text evidence that your
thick question originated from, and an brief explanation of your thoughts on the essential/thick question.
Liner Notes/Booklet:
5 (minimum) annotated
tracks
CD front and back covers
CD case
Extra credit???
Create the liner notes/booklet for your CD (see examples)
Each annotated track should contain the following:
- song title (this can be music from any era)
- essential/thick question(s) that was derived from reading Yummy
- quote/explanation of the scene where your question originated from
- your thoughts on this thick question (remember, you won’t be able to easily/ever
answer this question; provide your thoughts on this topic)
Challenge Options:
- add more tracks
- find novels, poems, art, fashion, etc. to accompany each track
Front Cover
- title of CD
- tagline (ex: inspired by the graphic novel Yummy)
- illustration or graphic
- featured song title/”single” from the CD
- your name
Back Cover
- track list
- If possible, use or borrow a CD to display your project. - Keep in mind that you will need
to size your booklet and covers correctly.
Burn the actual CD soundtrack.
Example Annotated Track
Song: “That’s the Only Way I Know”
Essential/thick questions: Was Yummy destined to this life because of his home life/past abuse? Do children who grow up
in similar situations have the same destiny or can they overcome their upbringing?
Quote/explanation of scene: On pages 22-24, Yummy’s childhood and home life are described. His mom was abusive and
Yummy was sent to his grandmother’s, where he could easily sneak out, as no one truly looked over him. “So Yummy ran
the streets looking for trouble…and he usually found it.” (p. 24)
Your Thoughts: (Fill in with your thoughts)
“What’s Your Opinion?” Essay
Objective: Who do you think is to blame for Yummy’s violent behavior? What do you have to say? As you
can see in the pictures on pg 57 & 61, everyone had something to say – but we want to hear your voice.
Using examples from the text and strong text inferences, create an essay that explains who you think is to blame.
This needs to be thorough and include both your original thoughts, as well pertinent details from the book.
Split Body Biography
Objective: create a split body biography to show the two different “sides” of Yummy. You will draw a
picture of Yummy, but he will be split in half, representing the two sides of him. For example, one side
might be labeled “victim” and the other “aggressor”.
Ideas to Keep in Mind
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Placement: carefully choose the placement of your text, quotations, and artwork! For instance, a quote
about what he loved should probably be placed either near the eyes or the heart.
Motivation: What is his goals? What drives him to action? how can this be illustrated and represented?
Virtues and Vices: what are Yummy’s most admirable traits? His worst?
Color: what colors do you most associate with your character? Colors are often symbolic; choose them
carefully.
Symbols: what objects do you associate with Yummy? Choose objects that you think correspond with him.
Inside, outside: consider both how he appears to others and what you know about the character’s inner
self. Do these ideas correspond?
Required Body Parts
 Heart: what does this character love most? What are his/her emotions? What does he feel most deeply?
 Head: what problems or situations or people is Yummy thinking about? What is on his mind? How does his
brain work? What is the psychology of your character? (You can also add facial features to this list: eyes,
mouth, ears; imagine the possibilities!!)
 Back/spine: what motivates your character the most? What is the core of his being? What keeps him
going?
 Hands: what does Yummy hold in his hands? Items that are associated with the character (either literally or
figuratively) should be included.
 Feet: what does Yummy stand on? In other words, what fundamental belief is most important to your him?
Challenge Option: add more than the above ideas!
Create Your Own Graphic Novel Ending
Objective: Imagine that you have the ability to prevent the tragic ending of Yummy’s life; how would you
make that happen? If the book (and Yummy’s life) paused after Page 66, what things in his community, or
what steps leading up to his death, would you change? Illustrate and write 2 pages and show us how
Yummy’s life could have had a better ending.
Your graphic novel illustrations do not need to fit on larger than a 81/2 x 11 piece of paper (about the size of Yummy
when fully opened, see below) but more is always welcomed!
Challenge Option: create a longer scene with more frames, etc.
Your Idea Here_______________
Does your brilliant mind have another idea? Run it past Mrs. Consiglio for approval!