Download Unit Project: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

Unit Project: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
DUE DATE: ________________________
1. Naturalist—Identify 10 of the flora (plants & vegetation) detailed in the novel, including the
following: oaks, magnolia trees, azaleas, cannas, geraniums, camellias, etc. Create a display of pictures
and written description, including quotes from the book cited with page number, about each of these 10
plants. If possible, bring in real samples of any of the plants you are able to access (leaves, blossoms,
etc.). All sources must be cited for information and pictures.
2. Musician—Select 5 songs that are either mentioned in the book or seem appropriate for the themes,
characters, setting, or moods in the novel. Create a soundtrack/CD of these songs. Write a description
of which songs you selected and describe how they are appropriate for the novel. Include the song
lyrics for each of the songs. OR Select 1 song as described above and perform it live (vocal or
instrumental) for the class. Explain why/how it fits the themes, characters, setting or, mood of the
novel. You must include a written explanation/description of the song and include a printed copy of
the song lyrics. You must cite the source of the song lyrics.
3. Artist—Using appropriate medium, create a piece of art that reflects a theme, character, setting or
mood of the novel. Your artwork must be on unlined paper. If it is a pencil drawing, it should have
appropriate lines and shading (Also acceptable: water color, sculpture, photography, textiles, etc.).
Include a written explanation of how your artwork applies to the novel. A hastily sketched drawing
with little or no detail will not receive higher than a 50% on this assignment.
4. Illustrator—Design an illustration that captures the essence of the novel. This illustration would be
appropriate for use on the cover of the next printed edition of the novel. Include a written explanation
of how your artwork applies to the novel. A hastily sketched drawing with little or no detail will not
receive higher than a 50% on this assignment.
5. Historian—Research one of the following topics: Appomattox, W.P.A., National Recovery Act,
Robert E. Lee, Eleanor Roosevelt, Civil Rights Movement, Ku Klux Klan, Brown vs. Board of Education,
A.M.E. Church, Great Depression, F.D.R’s New Deal. In a presentation that includes both written and
visual elements, inform your audience about your topic, why it is significant, and how it applies to the
novel. YOU MUST include specific references written in MLA format. (Your audience should be able
to tell exactly where you got your information.) If any of your information is copied directly from a
source, you must indicate you have quoted your source—use quotation marks.
6. Collector—Collect 10 items that represent characters, objects, the setting, themes, etc. of the novel.
For your presentation, display each of the objects and describe its connection to the novel. You must
include a written description for each of your items and create a visual display.
7. Reporter—Write a newspaper story about the trial. Research how to write a trial story. Look at
current trial stories in current papers (Many newspapers can be found online, such as the following:
New York Times, Washington Post, Austin American Statesman.). OR Create a multi-page (no more than 4
pages) newspaper that captures various events from the novel in news, society, and advertisements,
etc.
8. TV Journalist—Interview someone who was alive during the 1930’s. Using the “Great Depression
Interview Guidelines” (see Mrs. Michalek for this handout), interview the person. If possible, record
your interview. If this is not possible, take detailed notes. You will need to type a narrative of the
interview, as well as turn in your notes and/or recording of the interview.
 All choices include a written response of some kind. Your written response must be typed in
Times New Roman or Arial, 10 or 12 point, font. Your paper must be printed before the class
period it is due, or it will be considered late, and points will be deducted.
 Choices that involve researching information should include MLA citation of any information that
is used in your written response or for the source of any visual or media presentations. Any
quotations from the novel should also be cited.
adapted from: teacherweb.com/KY/BGHS/MockingbirdQuest/TKMUnitHandout.doc
Name: ______________________________________________ Project Grade: ______
Unit Project: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
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Project's
Purpose
The presentation expresses
clear understanding of the
project's purpose; all
connections to project
purpose are easily
understood.
The presentation
expresses a general
understanding of the
project's purpose; the
audience is left to make
general connections.
The presentation
expresses a general
understanding of the
project, but not the
purpose; the audience is
left to make some
connections.
The presentation does not
express an understanding
of the project's purpose;
the audience is left to
make connections.
Knowledge of
the Novel
The presentation expresses
clear understanding of the
novel; uses reliable
supplementary information
effectively for audience
comprehension.
The presentation
expresses some
understanding of the
novel; uses supplementary
information generally for
audience comprehension.
The presentation
expresses limited
understanding of the
novel; contain little or
no supplementary
information for audience
comprehension.
The presentation expresses
no understanding of the
novel; contains no
supplementary information
for audience
comprehension.
Audience
Engagement
The presentation is
entertaining and informative
and keeps the audience's
interest in the project.
The presentation attempts
at being entertaining and
informative; keeps the
audience's interest.
The presentation
attempts at being
entertaining and
informative, but does
not keep the audience's
interest throughout.
The presentation is clearly
just an introduction to the
project and does not aim to
keep the audience's
interest in the project.
CATEGORY
Professionalism The presentation is polished; The presentation is good, The presentation is
eye contact is purposeful;
vocal quality is professional;
the language is appropriate
to the situation.
Stands up straight, looks
relaxed and confident.
Establishes eye contact with
everyone in the room during
the presentation.
Volume is loud enough to be
heard by all audience
members throughout the
presentation.
but eye contact, vocal
quality, and language are
not consistent.
Stands up straight and
establishes eye contact
with everyone in the room
during the presentation.
Volume is loud enough to
be heard by all audience
members most of the
time.
rough; limited eye
contact; vocal quality is
not effective; language
is not always
appropriate to the
situation.
Sometimes stands up
straight and establishes
eye contact.
Volume is loud enough
to be heard by all
audience members most
of the time.
The presentation seems
thrown together; no eye
contact; vocal quality is
poor; language is not
appropriate to the
situation.
Slouches and/or does not
look at people during the
presentation.
Volume often too soft to
be heard by all audience
members.
WRITTEN RESPONSE:
Mechanics
No misspellings or
grammatical errors.
Three or fewer
misspellings and/or
mechanical errors.
Four misspellings and/or
grammatical errors.
More than 4 errors in
spelling or grammar.
Organization
Information is written in
complete sentences and is in
paragraph format. Clear
understanding.
Information is written in
complete sentences, but
not in paragraph format.
Clear understanding.
Information is written as
bulleted list, instead of
complete sentences.
Clear understanding.
Information is not written
in complete sentences and
is hard to understand.
Sources (if
applicable)
Source information
collected for all graphics,
facts and quotes. All
information documented in
desired format.
Source information
collected for all graphics,
facts and quotes. Most
information documented
in desired format.
Source information
collected for graphics,
facts and quotes, but not
all information
documented in desired
format.
Very little or no source
information was
collected.
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