Layered+Curriculum+for+Uglies+and+Pretties

** Layered Curriculum Plan for __Pretties__ by Scott Westerfeld  ** 
 * Reading Grade 8 **
 * ** C level assignments – choose 7 assignments to complete  ** || ** DUE DATE ** || ** DATE TURNED IN ** || ** POINTS POSSIBLE ** || ** POINTS EARNED ** ||
 * ** 1. Create 5 trading cards with descriptions and pictures of 5 different characters from Uglies or Pretties. ** || ** 3/27 ** ||  || ** 10 ** || ||
 * ** 2. Write a journal entry describing what Tally is feeling about halfway through the book ** || ** 4/23 ** ||  || ** 10 ** || ||
 * ** 3. Choose 10 new or interesting words from the novel, make a quizlets set for the words, then print a set of flashcards to turn in. ** || ** 4/10 ** ||  || ** 10 ** || ||
 * ** 4. Create your own dictionary with words from the story. Include pronunciation guide, definitions, and if given, origin of word. Hint: Find out about online dictionaries. ** || ** 4/10 ** ||  || ** 10 ** || ||
 * ** 5. Illustrate a scene from the book using a computer program. Print the illustration ** || ** 5/1 ** ||  || ** 10 ** || ||
 * ** 6. Find song lyrics from any artist online that you feel defines one of the characters in the book. Print these lyrics and write a paper describing why you think these lyrics define that particular character. ** || ** 3/27 ** ||  || ** 10 ** || ||
 * ** 7. Illustrate: main characters, setting, an important event, and parts of the plot. ** || ** 5/1 ** ||  || ** 10 ** || ||
 * ** 8. Write a persuasive essay that would convince someone to read the book. ** || ** 5/1 ** ||  || ** 10 ** || ||
 * ** 9. Assume the role of an interviewer. Create 5 good thought provoking questions to ask the character of your choice from the book. ** || ** 5/1 ** ||  || ** 10 ** || ||
 * ** 10. Assume the role of an interviewer. Create 5 good thought provoking questions to ask Scott Westerfeld. ** || ** 5/1 ** ||  || ** 10 ** || ||
 * ** 11. Make up a 20 question worksheet for the book. Provide an answer key. ** || ** 5/1 ** ||  || ** 10 ** || ||
 * ** 12. Write a newspaper story about one of the events in the story. ** || ** 4/10 ** ||  || ** 10 ** || ||
 * ** 13. Find and print 3 articles off of the Internet about plastic surgery and its risk. Do you agree? Why or why not? Write a response paper and turn all in. ** || ** 4/23 ** ||  || ** 10 ** || ||
 * ** 14. Create a map of any of the settings in the story. ** || ** 4/23 ** ||  || ** 10 ** || ||
 * ** 15. Create a new cover for the book as if you were the designer for the publishing company. Think about design elements and illustration elements: color, font, etc. What will make this book even more appealing to readers? ** || ** 3/27 ** ||  || ** 10 ** || ||
 * ** B level assignments – choose 1 assignment to complete  ** || ** DUE DATE ** || ** DATE TURNED IN ** || ** POINTS POSSIBLE ** || ** POINTS EARNED ** ||
 * ** 1. Propose an alternative ending to a chapter. ** || ** 5/1 ** ||  || ** 10 ** || ||
 * ** 2. Create and record your own “News Report” on New Pretty Town. Have it ready to present to the class. ** || ** 4/17 ** ||  || ** 10 ** || ||
 * ** 3. Use the Internet to research the possibility of any of the futuristic technology ideas expressed in the novel. Print and share your findings. ** || ** 4/17 ** ||  || ** 10 ** || ||
 * ** 4. Design an award for each main character to be given at a n Awards Banquet. Write a brief speech outlining why each character qualified for that particular award. ** || ** 5/8 ** ||  || ** 10 ** || ||
 * ** 5. Create and illustrate a timeline of the book. ** || ** 5/8 ** ||  || ** 10 ** || ||
 * ** 6. Create an advertisement that would sell the book using technology. ** || ** 5/8 ** ||  || ** 10 ** || ||
 * ** A level assignments – choose 1 assignment to complete  ** || ** DUE DATE ** || ** DATE TURNED IN ** || ** POINTS POSSIBLE ** || ** POINTS EARNED ** ||
 * ** 1. Research Scott Westerfeld and provide a brief presentation using technology about him and why you think he wrote these novels. ** || ** 5/15 ** || || ** 20 ** || ||
 * ** 2. Create a gift box including five items of importance in the story. Wrap the box and wrap the top separately so that you can just lift the top off of the box. Include a visual representation of each of the five items. You may make “fakes” of these items or use real items. Have an index card explaining each item’s importance and why you chose it. ** || ** 5/15 ** || || ** 20 ** || ||
 * ** 3. Construct a 3D model of any of the areas in either novel ** || ** 5/15 ** || || ** 20 ** || ||
 * ** 4. Put together a TV talk show with one person being the interviewer and others being characters from the book. You write the questions and decide on roles. Tape the show and have ready to present to class. ** || ** 5/15 ** || || ** 20 ** || ||
 * ** 5. The book is on trial. With a small group, decide on roles: judge, prosecutor, defender, witnesses, and jury. Each person will be prepared for their role and hold court session for the class. This needs to be recorded and viewed by the class. ** || ** 5/15 ** || || ** 20 ** || ||
 * ** 6. Create a movie script for either novel. ** || ** 5/15 ** || || ** 20 ** || ||