Transcript The Year of the Hangman

The Year of the
Hangman
Chapter 20
What You Do…
 Read Chapter 20
 Take notes while you read
 Choose a way to prove your
understanding of the chapter from the
“Options List”
 Work on your selected task
 Turn in/present your work on Friday,
January 11th.
Options List
 Do a cheer
 Perform a rap/song
 Create a CD case
 Write a poem
 Make a comic strip
Cheerleaders:
 In pairs or groups, come up with an
appropriate cheer that summarizes the
chapter
 Include all key points in your cheer
 Choreograph a routine to go with your
chapter
 Dress up on the day of your cheer
presentation (in class only)!
 Presentations are on Friday
Rappers and Singers:
 In pairs, groups, or on your own, come up with
a rap or song that summarizes the chapter
 Include all key points in your rap/song
 Dress for the part (in class only)! Presentations
are on Friday
 Include background music. Have your rap/song
go to the beat of an existing song and bring the
music with you to class for your presentation
(no words in background music)
CD Casers:
 On your own, create a cover for a CD that
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illustrates an important scene in Chapter 20
Give your CD an appropriate band name and
album title; these must be original
Create a list of songs that use details from the
chapter. List these on the back.
Use LOTS of color!!!!!!! (minimal white)
Put your finished product in a clear CD case
Turn your CD case in on Friday
These better be good because there is no
presentation required for this option!!!
Poem Writers:
 On your own, write a poem that summarizes
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either the entire chapter or one scene you find
important
Give your poem an appropriate title
Poem length is up to your discretion
Your poem must rhyme and have some sort of
a beat to it
Type up or neatly write out your poem and turn
it in on Friday
Poems better be good because there is no
presentation required for this option either!!!
Comic Strip Creators:
 In pairs or on your own, create a comic strip that
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summarizes either the entire chapter or one scene you
think is important
Give your comic strip an appropriate, catchy title
Comic strips should have at least 6 scene boxes
Use LOTS of color!!!!!!!!! (minimal white)
Characters can talk, but they don’t have to as long as it is
clear what they are trying to portray
Turn in your finished product on Friday
These better be good because they do not require a
presentation either!!!
To Do List…
Today:
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Decide on an option
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Decide if you’re working by yourself or with others (if the
choice is available for your assignment option)
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See Ms. Natividad to get your selection okayed
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Read Chapter 20
Tomorrow:
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Work on assignment option
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Finish any additional work not completed in class for
homework
Friday:
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Present or turn in your assignment
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Blow me away with your amazing cheers, raps, songs, CD
covers, poems, and/or comic strips