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The Hatchet - Final Project Assignment

ASSIGNMENT PURPOSE AND GOALS


● To exemplify knowledge of Unit 5
content (Story Structure, Plot
Diagramming, and Narrative Arc)
and develop reading
comprehension skills.
● To demonstrate understanding of
the following terms, but not just GUIDELINES
define them: Tone, Mood, Setting,
Foreshadowing, Exposition, ● Choose either a 3-4 page essay paper,
Inciting Incident, Rising Action, or a 4 minute presentation
Falling Action, Climax, summarizing the novel, and analyzing
Resolution. the novel using the following terms:
● To exemplify writing skills Tone, Mood, Setting, Foreshadowing, Exposition,
associated with proper reading Inciting Incident, Rising Action, Falling Action,
comprehension. Climax, Resolution
● Follow MLA format: Times New Roman
font, 12pt, 1 inch margins.
Anticipated Issues you may face ● Header and Works Cited page are not
and how we will solve them: needed for this assignment.
● Include a Distinguished Introduction
-Learners may struggle with accurate
and conclusion paragraph.
grammatical use of the newly ● Students will complete a rough draft
established English literary terms and and a final draft which is noticeably
may have trouble identifying specific edited and improved.
words or vocabulary used in the ● Students will use a composition book
novel (provided by the teacher) to keep short
We will have 15 minutes weekly for chapter summaries, write down
students to ask questions about the questions, and take notes of points of
the story they find interesting,
novel, vocabulary, or plots they
important or confusing.
misunderstand. Write down questions ● It is suggested that you use sticky
in your composition notebook. We will notes or write down page numbers to
continue to practice with Unit 5 identify problem words or key points of
vocabulary while moving on to Unit 6. the story.
-Learners may have difficulty staying
on track with the timeframe of their reading goals.
You will be given a bi-weekly reading schedule that you must follow. I will check your notebook
on given dates to ensure you are using it during your reading, this is essential. After check-offs,
you will discuss with fellow classmates in groups of 4-5 to summarize what you’ve read in those
specific chapters and ask questions, if needed.
Rubric/Grading Scale
CONTENT POINTS EXPLAINED TOTAL FOR
CATEGORY

Vocabulary All terms are included, defined, and they are used to adequately analyze the novel (10
Terms and points)
Analysis
All terms are included, but they are merely defined and are not used to analyze the novel well.
(6 points)

Most terms are included or analysis is incomplete or lacking substance. (3 points)

No terms included, no analyzation done. (0 points)

Summary Novel is described in significant detail, with major plot points explained. (10 points)

Novel is summarized but not extremely clearly, most major points explained. (6 points)

Insufficient summarization or lack of plot points mentioned. (3 points)

Minimal or no summary. (0 points)

Introduction Well-Structured and concisely present the information about the essay, & conclude it.
& Conclusion (5 points)
Paragraphs
Repetitive/long, or much too short. (3 points)

Missing either 1 or both paragraphs. (1 or 0 points)

MLA Format Essay follows formatting guidelines detailed in the assignment page. (5 points)

Limited formatting errors. (3 points)

Significant errors in format. (1 point)

Grammar Minimal grammatical or spelling errors, it was clearly proofread and edited (10 points)
and Spelling
A few noticeable spelling or grammatical errors. (8 points)

Many issues with spelling, sentence structure, and grammar. (5 points)

Significant issues. (3 points)

Bi-weekly Student used their composition notebook for all bi-weekly checks, and wrote down any
composition questions or misunderstood words they may have had. Summaries were kept to keep up with
use plot points. (10 points)

Student mostly used their composition notebook for assigned use. (8 points)

Student did not or minimally used their notebook. (3-5 points)

FINAL SCORE /50


*Quizzes will be graded separately
Deadlines to Keep Up With (My Copy)
Assignment Due Date

Composition check over reading for chapters 1-4 3/12

Chapters 1-4 Quiz 3/14

Composition check over reading for chapters 5-9 (beginning of class) 3/28

Chapters 5-9 Quiz (end of class, after group discussion) 3/28

Composition check over reading for chapters 10-12 4/4

Chapters 10-12 Quiz 4/5

Composition check over reading for chapters 13-17 4/14

Chapters 13-17 Quiz 4/16

Composition check over reading for chapters 18/19/Epilogue 4/26

Chapters 18/19/Epilogue Quiz 4/28

First draft or version of presentation due 5/06

Final draft/presentation due 5/13

Deadlines to Keep Up With (Student Copy)


Assignment Due Date

Composition check over reading for chapters 1-4

Chapters 1-4 Quiz

Composition check over reading for chapters 5-9 (beginning of class)

Chapters 5-9 Quiz (end of class, after group discussion)

Composition check over reading for chapters 10-12

Chapters 10-12 Quiz

Composition check over reading for chapters 13-17

Chapters 13-17 Quiz

Composition check over reading for chapters 18/19/Epilogue

Chapters 18/19/Epilogue Quiz

First draft or version of presentation due

Final draft/presentation due

Unit 5: Review Pop Quiz


This is information that would already be known by the students, but is not expected to be known by
you all, my fellow classmates. This is a guide to complete the quiz.

Tone- Author’s attitude conveyed through their word choice and the formatting of the novel.
Mood- How you, the reader, feel when reading the novel.
Setting- The location, tone, mood, duration, and point in time at which the story occurs.
Foreshadowing- A sign or hint which warns what’s coming next, or soon to come.
Exposition- The beginning of the story which introduces the characters, setting, and initial context of the reading.
Inciting Incident- The event that sparks the main conflict of the story.
Rising Action- The series of events which build tension and foreshadow the climax.
Falling Action- What happens after the climax, easing tension and wrapping up the story.
Climax- Major conflict point of the story, with tons of tension and unease.
Resolution- The end of the story, where the conflict is resolved.

1. The _______ is how you feel when you are reading a story, for
example: sad, excited, sentimental.
2. Contrary to popular belief, the _________ is not just the location in
which the story takes place, but also includes things like the tone and
duration of the story.
3. After the main conflict of the story, the _________ _________ is
when the tension that had previously been built up is relieved, and
the story begins wrapping up.
4. What is the event called which sparks the main conflict of the story?
_________ __________
5. If hints are thrown into the beginning of the story about a character
being untruthful, and later in the story this is shown explicitly, those
hints would be considered ______________.

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