The Bluest Eye Scrapbook Project Ms Z Aleman

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.

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)

RUBRIC Grade Grade 1………. Typed Synopsis 2………. Character/Event/Caption 3……. . Scrapbook Page 4………. Oral Presentation 5………. Music Sample & Lyric Explanation