5th+Lit+Circles+2010

Literature Circles in the 21st Century! = ADD THE FOLLOWING AS NEW PAGES ON YOUR WIKI   = Home/Cover Page (I have set this up for you on your wiki)  1. Plot and Conflict  2. Setting  3. Characters  4. Literary Techniques  5. Theme  6. Poetry  7. Planning Page  8. Images PAGE REQUIREMENTS
 *  Using [|www.edu.glogster.com]
 *  Using [|www.tagxedo.com]
 *  using [|www.freeplaymusic.com]
 *  Using [|www.animoto.com]
 *  Using [|www.audacity.com]
 *  Using [|www.googleearth.com]

Non-bolded items are required of every group; items in bold are up for groups to decide which ones they are going to do. Remember that your group must complete 5 of the projects in bold in order to receive an "A". Refer back to the grading page for clarification.

1. HOME/COVER PAGE: Group member's names (first name only) or a group name (approved by me). Post your your first name only as these pages will be published for public viewing. Book Cover/Art Name of your book's author and the book's title Project Manager for each project your group has decided to create Citation indicating where you got your pictures/information
 * // Original Media: Slideshow //**

2. PLOT AND CONFLICT PAGE: Audio of a group member reading an original (student created) book review generating reader interest Animoto trailer for the book giving your audience an overview of the book just like you get a preview at the movies. You need pictures, music, and words or phrases that would entice the audience to read your book.
 * // Original Media: AUDACITY book review //**
 * // Original Media: Animoto - book trailer //**

3. SETTING PAGE: An explanation of the setting or settings of the book and how it affects the story. Original art work depicting the setting or found images depicting the setting.
 * // Original Media: Google Earth Map //**
 * // Original Media: Brochure - Word Document //**

4. CHARACTERS: Original artwork depicting main character or found images depicting main character Quotes from text supporting character traits displayed in the product
 * // Original Media: Glogster - one pager - Character Analysis //**

5. LITERARY TECHNIQUES: Examples of rhetorical devices within the novel that support tone, mood, or theme Original art work depicting the rhetorical devices
 * // Original Media: PowerPoint //**
 * // Original Media: Prezi //**

6. THEME: Words found within the novel depicting the theme or underlying message the author has woven throughout the text.
 * // Original Media: Wordle //**
 * // Original Media: Tagzedo //**

7. POETRY: Must include "Found Poem" from each group member, artistically displayed Original artwork or found images to display with your poetry
 * // Original Media: Glogster //**
 * // Original Media: Slide Show //**
 * // Original Media: Power Point //**

8. PLANNING PAGE: On this page, your group should put all of your plans in writing, including: font styles, sizes, and colors you will use for each page, part, heading background colors/styles you will use deadlines for reading assignments posting who will work on which assignments/parts as well as deadlines for completing them suggestions, questions, comments, ideas, etc. for each other as you go group roles: proofreader, organizer, artist, color coordinator, etc.

9. IMAGES All images downloaded from a copyright free source should be posted here until you can upload them to your desired page. You may delete this page at the end of the project.

10. Discussion Forum: It is not necessary to create this as a new page, as your wiki already has it built in (see DISCUSSION tab) New discussion questions will be posted on your wiki each Monday. You will have until Friday to respond. All group members must respond. Specific instructions (like length, etc...) will be posted in your question. Multiple reponses are encouraged. Your group should also post your own discussion topics.

Rubric for Lit Circles Your final project grade will be determined by the following:

A: 100-90: Complete a total of FIVE of the available projects, including Animoto, and your discussion forums B: 89-80: Complete a total of FOUR of the available projects, including Animoto, and your discussion forums C: 79-70: Complete a total of THREE of the available projects, including Animoto, and your discussion forums D: 69-60: Complete a total of TWO of the available projects, including Animoto, and your discussion forums

Grade will come from the completion of required elements and from the depth of effort. Make sure you have all elements posted, proofread, and finalized before your editing rights are revoked at midnight!

You will also receive the following grades during the course of the project:

Major: Project as outlined above Quiz: Team work Quiz: Found poem Daily: Symbolism Daily: T-shirt slogan