z The Other Wes Moore Literature Ball Project

z 1. Research (in pen) Research: Read the instructions in your packet. Personal Information about the AUTHOR Wes. § Write an objective summary using the article about the Author Wes. § Talk about all parts of his life. Include behavior, school life, life after school, etc. Include the books he has written: § The Other Wes Moore § Discovering Wes Moore § The Work § This Way Home

z 2. Interests (in pen) § Interests: Pick an object, idea, or place and then write 4 -5 interesting facts about the topic. § Riverdale Country School § Valley Forge Military Academy and College § Fort Benning § Johns Hopkins § Murphy Home Projects § Jessup Correctional Institution in Maryland § Woodland Job Corps Center

z 3. Character (in pen) § Character: Choose ONE! § 1. Acrostic-Any Character; if you choose Wes-You have to include “Author” or “other” in your acrostic. The letters are characteristics of that character. § 2. Venn Diagram-You compared to ONE Wes (Author or other) § 3. Yearbook- Choose 4 of the listed qualities to include under the photo you draw of the character

z 4. Character Extension (in pen) § Character Extension: Choose ONE! § Read the packet instructions. Ask questions if you have them!

z § When you finish 1 -4, being adding color and details. See the example for ideas. Neatness and appeal are part of the grade for this project.

z 5. Setting (in pen) § Setting: Choose ONE! Read the instructions in your packet. § 1. Draw a map: Choose ONE major setting for EACH Wes. You will have to divide your pentagon in half for this. § 2. Describe the Setting: Choose ONE major setting for EACH Wes. You will have to divide your pentagon in half for this. Include time, place, and circumstances (what was going on). § 3. Illustrate a Scene: Choose ONE major scene for EACH Wes. You will have divide your pentagon in half for this.

z 6. Plot (in pen) § Plot: Choose ONE! Read the Instructions in your packet. § 1. Draw a plot diagram: include all parts of the plot. You must have a diagram for EACH Wes. You will have to divide your pentagon in half for this. § 2. Write a summary: you must have a summary for EACH Wes. You will have to divide your pentagon in half for this. § 3. Timeline: You need one for EACH Wes. Include major occurrences in each of their lives. 8 events for each

z 7. Emotion (in pen) § Emotion: Choose ONE! Read the instructions in your packet. § 1. Paint a Picture: You may need to refer to your symbolism notes from the first few days of school. These should be in your composition book. § 2. Song: You must include the title and the artist name. Include 3 lines from the song. Explain why you chose it. § 3. Diary Entry: You only need to write from the perspective of ONE Wes. Be clear in writing about the chosen event.

z 8. Conflict (in pen) § Conflict: Choose ONE! Read the instructions in your packet. § 1. Letter: Make sure you clearly describe the upcoming event and give advice on how to deal with the situation. § 2. Resolved: Choose one conflict for ONE Wes. Explain the problem and how it was resolved. Explain whether or not you were happy with the way that chosen conflict ended. § 3. Changing: Choose ONE Wes and one conflict that caused him to change. Explain it all in detail.

z 9. Theme (in pen) § Theme: Choose ONE! Read the instructions in your packet. § 1. Symbol: Design your own or choose an existing symbol that represents something YOU learned from the book. Explain why you chose that. § 2. Lessons: Explain a lesson that ONE Wes learned during the novel from a certain experience. § 3. Poster Ad: Sell the book to someone in an advertisement based on the lessons that can be learned from reading the novel.

z § When you finish 5 -9, begin adding color and details. See the example for ideas. Neatness and appeal are part of the grade for this project.

z 10. Representing (in pen) § Representing: Choose ONE! § 1. Bulletin Board: Design a board to interest someone in the book. You can include quotes, pictures, interesting facts, etc § 2. Postcard: Read your packet instructions FIRST. Don’t forget to write the message from the AUTHOR. § 3. Bag: Read your packet instructions FIRST. Don’t forget to explain each item you draw.

z 11. Journal Writing (in pen) § Journal Writing: Choose ONE! § One of the prompts (whichever you choose) needs to be answered completely. They are all self-explanatory in your instruction packet.

z 12. Connections (in pen) § Connections: For this one, divide the pentagon in half like you did for steps 5 and 6. Explain your connections fully. Explain the last two questions in the instruction packet fully.

z § When you are done, don’t forget in needs to be in pen and neatly and fully colored. We will cut and glue on Monday.

z Final Steps!!!!!!! § Step 1: Write name on Research flap § Step 2: Cut out templates § Step 3: Fold Sides Inward § Step 4: Staple sides together § Step 5: Punch a hole in one flap § Step 6: Tie a piece of string through the hole, (double knot) § Step 7: Attach a paperclip to the other end of the string