Students will finish reading James and the Giant Peach tomorrow. It has been a great shared experience for them reading this book! Not only have they enjoyed the story, but they've demonstrated strong analysis skills reflecting on the main character James.
To conclude the character study, students will be completing a final project, and writing a final paper. You can find descriptions and rubrics for both on the third grade website: James and the Giant Peach.
Students will have five writing class periods next week to work on their character analysis essays. They have already done a large majority of the pre-planning during class. Writing mini-lessons for the week will focus on different elements of the paper (i.e., developing a thesis, paraphrasing, etc.). If students do not finish their final paper during class time next week, it will be due Thursday, January 3rd. They will have the option to have their final draft written or typed.
Today students will be bringing home a "menu" of 12 different project choices, in which they will choose one project to complete. I ask that they have their choice made by this Friday, December 14. Many wondered if they could complete a second project (which as a teacher, melted my heart!). If they would like to complete a second project, they can for extra credit. Because students will be completing a variety of character-based projects, the rubric used to grade the assignment is more open-ended. It focuses on six main areas: character analysis, text interpretation, supporting evidence from the text, creativity, effort, and mechanics. Please let me know if you have any questions about the projects/grading rubric! During our reading block next week, students will have five class periods to work on this project. Please have your child bring any materials needed to complete the project by next Monday, December 17.
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