The scrapbook project involves choosing a character from a novel and creating a scrapbook with specific weekly tasks that include diary entries and illustrations reflecting the character's thoughts and feelings about their experiences on an island. Students will be responsible for purchasing materials and will have class time to work on design elements while adhering to grading criteria for text production and organization. A dramatic performance from the character's perspective will conclude the project, with presentations scheduled for the week of November 25th.

1. Scrapbook
Project

2. Scrapbook Project
● You will be responsible to purchase the materials.
● You will choose a specific character from the novel.
● You will be given specific instructions every week about what
to add in your scrapbook.
● All diary entries must be written in class. They will be kept by
your teacher and placed in your portfolio. (Your teacher will
provide lined or colored paper-if you have a preference for
something else you will need to provide it )
● The design element of your scrapbook can be worked on at
home. You will also have some class time for this. Remember
that the aesthetic of your scrapbook is important. You will be
getting a grade for criterion C-producing text.
● At the end of the unit, you will do a dramatic performance from
the perspective of the character.

3. How to create your own sc
rapbook
W
here can
you
purchase
the
scrapbook?
Recom
m
ended
stores:
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Mum
oso
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Minoso
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Paperchase
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Borders
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Creative m
inds
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Daiso
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Typo

4. QUICK TIP
Try right clicking on a
photo and using
"Replace Image" to
build your own
yearbook.
Select one of
these
characters for
your scrapbook.

5. What to include in your scrapbook?
Journal Entries
● thoughts about the changes
that they go through
● make references to the plot
events
● reactions to things that happen
on the island.
● feelings
● fears
● dreams/hopes
● regrets
● reflections
Illustrations
●sketches
●images with labels about what
they see on the island
●map

6. 1 - Create a map of the island and a journal entry
(Chapters 1-2)
Write a 100-200 word entry in your journal from your
chosen character’s perspective.
- What are your initial impressions of the island?
- What are your initial impressions of your companions?
- What are your priorities?
- Discuss the fire.
Try to use a lot of details from the book to support your
writing. Do not use quotations unless they are dialogue.

7. 2- Add illustrations and another journal entry (Chapters
3-5)
Write a 100-200 word entry in your journal from your chosen
character’s perspective.
- What do you think of the island now?
- Who are your friends? Who do you dislike or mistrust?
- What do you desire?
- What are your hopes?
- What do you fear?
- Do you think that a beast exists on the island?
- What are your thoughts about being rescued from the island?
Try to use a lot of details from the book to support your writing. Do not
use quotations unless they are dialogue

8. 3- Add illustrations and another journal entry (Chapters 6-7)
Write a 100-200 word entry in your journal from your chosen
character’s perspective.
- What are your thoughts about the changes that you are
going through?
- Who do you trust? Why?
- Who are you afraid of? Why?
- What are your reactions to things that are happening on the
island?
- What are you worried about?
- Do you still think that a beast exists on the island?
Try to use a lot of details from the book to support your writing. Do
not use quotations unless they are dialogue

9. 4 -Add illustrations and another journal entry (Chapters 8-9)
Write a 100-200 word entry in your journal from your chosen character’s
perspective.
-How do you feel after the boys split up? What group are you in? Do you feel that
you belong?
-How do you feel that about Jack being the leader? Are you scared? Why or why not?
-If your character is Jack, then write about how he feels now that he is the chief?
-How do you feel about what happened during the storm? What did you do?
Describe what happened in your words?
- What happens when you find out that Simon got murdered? Was your character
involved somehow? Describe your feelings and how you have dealt with it.
Try to use a lot of details from the book to support your writing. Do not

10. 5 - Add illustrations and another journal entry (Chapters 10-12)
-Imagine your character is now home and safe and reflect on your feelings
of the whole island experience.
-What have you learned from the whole experience about yourself and
about human nature?
-What would you do if you saw some of the other characters again?
-Is there anything you regret or would have done differently?

11. At the end of the
unit, we will host
a competition
and select the
three best
scrapbooks.

12. B) Organizing- organizing
i. employ organizational structures that serve the
context and intention
ii. organize opinions and ideas in a sustained, coherent
and logical manner
iii. use referencing and formatting tools to create a
presentation style suitable to the context and intention.
C) Producing Text
i. produce texts that demonstrate insight,
imagination and sensitivity while exploring and
reflecting critically on new perspectives and ideas
arising from personal engagement with the creative
process
ii. make stylistic choices in terms of linguistic,
literary and visual devices, demonstrating
awareness of impact on an audience
iii. select relevant details and examples to develop
ideas.
D) Using Language
i. uses a varied range of appropriate
vocabulary, sentence structures and forms of
expression competently
ii. writes and speaks competently in a register
and style that serve the context and intention
iii. uses grammar, syntax and punctuation with
a considerable degree of accuracy; errors do
not hinder effective communication
iv. spells/writes with a considerable degree of
accuracy; errors do not hinder effective
communication
v. use appropriate non-verbal communication
techniques.

13. WAGOLL: What A Good One Looks Like
Journal Entry - Piggy, Chapter 1
At first, the island seemed almost peaceful, but as the hours went by, I began to feel uneasy. It’s hot and noisy, and my asthma makes
everything harder. No one seems to care about how difficult this is for me. Early on, I thought Ralph might be different, maybe even a
friend, but after he started calling me "Piggy" in front of everyone, I felt humiliated. Every time he uses that name, it’s like a stab to my
heart, and I have to pretend it doesn’t hurt.
Then, there’s Jack. From the moment he spoke, I knew he was trouble. He’s loud and pushy, and I’m certain he wants control over
everything. As time went on, it became clearer that he’s the kind of boy who gets what he wants, no matter who gets hurt. I don’t trust
him, not for a second.
After we talked about getting rescued, I suggested starting a fire right away. But even though it was my idea, no one took me seriously.
When they finally decided to do it, they used my glasses to light it. Now, every minute I’m worrying they’ll break them, and without that
fire, we’ll never be rescued. No one else seems to realize how important it is to keep it going—they're too busy pretending this is all a
game. It scares me how blind they are to the danger.

14. Weekly Tasks:
Week of September 30th: Write your first journal entry based on chapters 1 and 2. Add a map.
Week of September 30th HOMEWORK: Design the front cover.
Week of October 7th: Write a second journal entry based on chapters 3-5. Add illustrations.
Week of October 14th: Write a journal entry based on chapters 6 and 7. Add illustrations.
Week of October 28th: Quick teacher check- add a journal entry based on chapters 8 and 9. Add illustrations.
Week of November 4th: Peer checking; add an entry based on chapters 10-11. Add illustrations.
Week of November 11th: Add one final entry about chapter 12. Add illustrations and any final elements.
Week of Nov 18th: Due date
Week of November 25th: Scrapbook Presentations.

15. Due date for the scrapbook project is
in the week of November 18th.
Dramatic performances/gallery walks will be
held in the week of November 25th.