This document provides instructions for completing Bloom's Ball Project based on the book Night by Elie Wiesel. Students are directed to cut out 12 circles and write or draw assignments on each one related to Bloom's Taxonomy, including writing the title and author, describing characters, summarizing the plot, analyzing themes, and evaluating the book. Once completed, the circles should be decorated, glued or stapled together, and checked against the provided checklist.
This slideshow is a great way to introduce students to different nonfiction text features - each slide includes the name and purpose of the text feature, as well as give a visual text feature example.
The text features included are: title, title page, table of contents, index, glossary, map, diagram, bold print, italics, bullet points, fact box / sidebar, timeline
These slides make a great student reference for 3rd grade, 4th grade, or 5th grade students. The posters can also help you address Common Core Standard RI 3.5.
This is a powerpoint presentation that covers one of the topic of Senior High School: Reading and Writing. For this presentation, it deals with the topic of patterns of idea development. It also discusses a type of pattern of idea development: Cause and Effect. It also includes some activities and tips in patterns of idea development.
This slideshow is a great way to introduce students to different nonfiction text features - each slide includes the name and purpose of the text feature, as well as give a visual text feature example.
The text features included are: title, title page, table of contents, index, glossary, map, diagram, bold print, italics, bullet points, fact box / sidebar, timeline
These slides make a great student reference for 3rd grade, 4th grade, or 5th grade students. The posters can also help you address Common Core Standard RI 3.5.
This is a powerpoint presentation that covers one of the topic of Senior High School: Reading and Writing. For this presentation, it deals with the topic of patterns of idea development. It also discusses a type of pattern of idea development: Cause and Effect. It also includes some activities and tips in patterns of idea development.
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Workshop 1
About Workshop 1
Workshop 1 is designed to help you explore the possibilities in your story/poetry by reflecting on its characters, plot/structure, imagery, and subject matter. You need to have all of your options laid out in front of you before you can decide which one is best.
The purpose of Workshop 1 is NOT to fix your work. It is absolutely crucial to keep this in mind!
Workshop 1 Requirements
There are two basic requirements for Workshop 1:
1. Submit the first 2-3 pages of a story, AND 2-3 pages of poetry (that’s 2-3 pages of poetry, not 1-2 poems), properly formatted, by the assigned due date. To submit your work, create a message, title it with your name, and post your work. You can either copy/paste your work into the message body, or provide a link to a Google Doc. If you provide a link to a Google Doc, you must be certain to set sharing permissions so your group members and I can read your work.
2. Read your group members’ work, and compose a thoughtful response to each work using the “Workshop Response” guidelines below. To respond to group member’s work, simply respond to each person’s message and type your work.
Below you’ll find detailed info on these requirements and step-by-step instructions on what to do.
Workshop Groups
Workshop groups have been randomly selected, and will be posted on the Workshop 1 page on our Canvas site. Each workshop group has its own discussion forum thread on Canvas, which you can find on the Workshop 1 page.
NOTE ON DEVELOPING YOUR FIRST DRAFT: If you’re struggling to find ideas for your Workshop 1 creative work, you can use the “Finding Your Work” exercise at the end of this document.This exercise will lead you through a series of steps to help you develop an idea for your story/poetry. This exercise is not required. You don’t need to submit the results. It isn’t graded. It’s purely an exercise to help you develop your first draft, it’s entirely optional, and it’s purely for own personal use.
NOTE ON POETRY FORMATTING: Poetry may be single-spaced. Underline and/or boldface poem titles, and leave a little white space between poems—just enough to show readers where one poem ends and the next one begins. DO NOT try to get away with placing one extremely short poem on each page, just to reach the page limit.
NOTE ON WHERE ALL OF THIS IS HEADING: Workshop 1 is about exploring your creative ideas in multiple genres (fiction AND poetry). For Workshop 2, you’ll choose ONE genre (fiction OR poetry) to develop from your Workshop 1 draft. At the end of our class, you’ll submit copies of your Workshop drafts along with other materials in a final portfolio, which including another draft of your story/poetry.
· After Workshop 1, you have the freedom to choose to write either a story or a collection of poems. Not both. The final draft of your story will be 8-10 pages long. The final draft of your poetry collection will be 7-9 pages long (any number of poems).
· If you choose to write poetry, .
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Directions
Carefully cut out 12 circles using the one you have been given as a template.
Before completing each of the following steps, be certain to observe where
the fold lines (the chord lines on the edges of the template circle) are.
Do not write or draw the assignments on the outside of these lines.
You may fold the edges up at this point to remind you not to write in this area.
Do NOT assemble the ball until you have completed writing on all pieces.
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What Goes in the Circles
1. Knowledge: WRITE the title and author of your book in the circle.
Plan the lettering to use up the entire space and
make it attractive.
BE SURE TO SPELL EVERYTHING CORRECTLY!
Write the number at the bottom of the circle and be
sure to include your name and date on this circle.
2. Knowledge: WRITE four facts about the author of your book (In
addition to his/her name)
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What Goes in the Circles
3. Comprehension: DESCRIBE the main character(s) of the
story. Include both physical and personality
characteristics in your description.
4. Application: DRAW a picture or a map to represent the
setting of the story.
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5. Analysis: DRAW a picture of the most exciting, the
funniest, or the saddest part of the story. Be ready to
EXPLAIN why you selected that part.
6., 7., 8. Analysis: On these three circles WRITE a SUMMARY of
the book. Include key and important events. Use all three
circles.
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What Goes in the Circles
9. Analysis: WRITE a poem about the story. Choose a part of
the book that is particularly appealing to you. The poem
should be at least two verses. Make it very creative, maybe
a shape poem, Haiku or limerick. It can be any type of
poem you choose.
10. Analysis: In at least two paragraphs write a different
ending to the story.
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11. Evaluation: WRITE a paragraph telling your opinion of the
book. Tell why you would or would not recommend it to a
friend. (5-7 complete sentences or more)
12. Evaluation: DESCRIBE some qualities about one of the
characters that you admired or disliked. EXPLAIN why you
feel that way.
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Directions for Completion
Decorate the edges at this time. Use the theme from the book or
make up your own. Your decorations should be on the folded
edges only. The edges will be folded up on your finished
project.
When all steps have been completed and all the edges are
decorated, glue or staple the circles together. Start with one
circle and staple to a second circle. On the second circle, staple
another circle on the far side of the second circle. Be sure to
always skip one space before stapling the new circle. Once you
have five circles together, you can close them. Using a sixth
circle, staple to the bottom of the five circles. Repeat the above
for the remaining 6 circles. Then place one set of circles over the
other and staple the edges together.
12. + Final Checklist
Title, Author:
4 Author Facts:
Describe Main Character: (Included both Physical and
Personality Characteristics)
Draw a picture or map of the setting:
Picture of most exciting event:
Summary of book:
Include important events:
Complete summary:
Poem about the story:
Different ending
Opinion about book
Qualities Admire or dislike and why:
Decorated the Edges:
Spelling:
Neatness: