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The Bluest Eye Scrapbook Project Ms. Z. Aleman English III. As a class, you will create the visual story of The Bluest Eye from your point of view. Each of you will contribute a 1 pg. gift to add to the scrapbook that will be Pecola’s only link to her life.
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As a class, you will create the visual story of The Bluest Eye from your point of view. Each of you will contribute a 1 pg. gift to add to the scrapbook that will be Pecola’s only link to her life.
Step 1:*Choose a character from a hat*More than one person may have the same character*You may work in pairs
Step 2:*Using the text, find an instance or event in that character’s life that made an impact or had a life changing effect on him/her.
Step 3:*Type a 1 page paraphrase/synopsis of what that event is. Be sure to use specific examples. Include reasons you believe this to be the culminating moment in the character’s life. (chapter/pg.)
Step 4:*Create a Scrapbook Page*A memory to keep for posterity*A reminder from your Point of View*Show what happened…..*Include all scrapbook decorations appropriate to the character and event
Step 5:*Include a caption describing the character. It must be verbatim from the book; include page number
Step 6:*Assemble the articles, pictures, captions and as many items as you can in a strategic layout*Remember: the purpose is to trigger memories of the past *Glue your synopsis to back of scrapbook page
Step 7:*Present your page in class*Include information from your paraphrase/synopsis*Tell us why you chose this event & why Pecola should remember it
Step 8:*Choose a song that best describes your character/event/memory/action*Provide a sample*provide lyrics and explanation
TEACHER TIPS:*Use creative ways to show you read and understood the book* Use colors…not just blue*Use labels and captions*Anyone who read the novel should look at your page and tell what event it is from the book (for a better grade)
RUBRICGrade 1……….Typed SynopsisGrade 2……….Character/Event/CaptionGrade 3……....Scrapbook PageGrade 4……….Oral PresentationGrade 5……….Music Sample & Lyric Explanation
I will place your pages into an actual scrapbook which would be what Pecola would look at in order to reminisce. You may decorate it for extra credit