Literature Circles
Literature Circle Jobs
Literature Circle Instructions for 2007 - 2008
Chapters 1 - 7
Note: Jobs are assigned on Monday morning and due Friday morning. A considerable amount of class time is devoted to these projects during the week.
- Job #1
Characterizer
When you finish reading chapters 1 - 7, make a list of the characters you have read about. Your job is to create "Wanted" posters for these characters. Include a simple illustration, their name, and a brief description.
- Job #2
Summarizer
When you finish reading chapters 1 - 7, your job is to summarize the chapters in cartoon form. Include the main events in the chapters.
- Job #3
Illustrator
When you finish reading chapters 1 - 7, your job is to create a newspaper front page that reports the unfortunate accident that took place in Chapter 1. Make your newspaper as realistic as possible.
Chapters 8 - 16
Note: Jobs are assigned on Monday morning and due Friday morning. A considerable amount of class time is devoted to these projects during the week.
- Job #1
Writer
Write an alternate story that begins at Chapter 10 in the book. The prompt goes until "This isn't just a hole, he thought excitedly. It's a tunnel!" Begin your story at this point. (minimum 1 page) Your story does not have to follow the events in the real story.
- Job #2
Characterizer
Write a character sketch for each new character introduced in chapters 8 - 16.
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- Job #3
Song Writer
Write a song similar to the one on page 37 & 38 that describes the events in Chapter 16. It must be in the style of the song on page 37 - This means divided into stanzas with the first and third couplet rhyming and the second and fourth couplet rhyming. Be prepared to present your song to the class.
Chapters 17 - 25
This week, we will be working in combined groups with the goal of creating a bulletin board in the classroom. Each person will contribute a design idea for discussion. Then the group will vote on which design will work best for their bulletin board. Boards will be created on Friday.
Chapters 26 - 30 (Note: Please see handouts for job descriptions)
(Jobs 1 - 3 are due Wednesday)
- Job #1
Literary Luminary
- Job #2
Summarizer
- Job #3
Discussion Director
(Jobs 4 - 6 are due Friday)
- Job #4
Travel Tracer
- Job #5
Connector
- Job #6
Artful Artist
Chapters 31 - The End
James and the Giant Peach Book Report
Please include:
1) Cover Page - Name of book, Author, Publishing Company, Date, and Your Name
2) About the Author - (Biography) - 1 - 2 paragraphs
3) Character Description - Names and descriptions of each (list)
4) Book Summary - brief summary about the events in the book
5) Personal Reflection - What you liked, What you didn't like, Favorite Characters, Least Favorite Characters, Why you would recommend it to a friend.