A Christmas Carol Final Project

Due Friday, December 18, 2015 (NO EXCEPTIONS) Goals & Objectives 1. Complete an independent project at the end of the novel to be turned in either prior to Christmas Break. Final Project A Christmas Carol Folder Project You will be required to complete several activities in conjunction with our reading of A Christmas Carol. Please be sure to meet all of the criteria as this project will count as a large part of your 3rd nine weeks grade. 1. You may use a paper folder or make your own. It MUST have a front and back cover. Create a cover that is illustrated or festooned with some type of artistic work. Do the same for the back cover. Keep it in the spirit of the work we are reading. 2. Create a title page and table of contents. 3. Write a brief synopsis (about one page—3 or 4 paragraphs) of the story. Be sure to hit all the highlights—you may use paragraph form, bullet points, or a graphic organizer. 4. Write a brief character sketch (1 paragraph, 6-7 sentences minimum) for 3 of the following characters: Fred, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, Jacob Marley, 2 of the three ghosts—See sample provided. 5. Write a letter to Charles Dickens and tell him what you thought of his story. Your letter must be one page --minimum! Follow the friendly letter format. 6. Complete a Christmas card following all rubric criteria NO Pencil-- All items should be typed or neatly written in ink-- NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED! The completed project will be due on or before –Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Required Item Grading Criteria Points Possible

1. Folder Neat, decorative, thematic 5 points

2. Title Page & Table of Neat, accurate 5 points Contents

3. Synopsis Neat, concise, accurate 10 points

4. Three Character SketchesNeat, complete, accurate, uses 20 points proof/vocabulary from the text 5. Letter of critique Neat, follows letter format, expresses 10 points opinion of reader beyond just surface opinion

6. Card Card--Neat, attractive, includes a 10 points proper sentiment, follows all criteria

Total Possible= 60 points

Christmas Card Instructions

From A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Follow all of the directions below: Draw an illustration(s) or generate a computer picture about a scene in the novel- front of card ______/1

Note NEATLY the Scene that you are illustrating –back of card ______/1 List NEATLY 3 vivid adjectives that describe the character or scene- front of card ______/1 Include a short paragraph giving information about the author Charles Dickens- inside left of card ______/3

Include 2 lines of dialogue explaining the drawing, correctly punctuated-front of card ______/2

Include a greeting which reflects the theme of the illustration- inside right of card ______/2

Total Possible Points: ______/10 Friendly Letter Template Return Address Line 1 Return Address Line 2 Date (Month Day, Year)

Dear Name of Recipient,

Body Paragraph 1 ......

Body Paragraph 2 ......

Body Paragraph 3 ...... Closing P.S: You can add anything extra you wish to write about the book. Entry should be at least 1/2 page.