Character Analysis - Annotation, Citation, & Reflection

Students analyzed character development in the first two chapters of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.  As they read, student annotated the text and after they read, they chose one character to find and color-code textual evidence of the 5 types of indirect characterization:  appearance, action, speech, thoughts/feelings, and other characters' reactions.  Finally, students created a presentation (PowerPoint, movie, etc.) about their chosen character citing evidence (in quotation marks with page numbers) and writing detailed commentary analyzing this character through the author's expert use of the 5 types of indirect characterization. Enjoy the hard work below!

Summarizing History!

At the end of each World Geography unit, students summarize their learning and publish their thoughts on paper!  Below is an example of a student summary for Islam, including student annotations (in beige) and Miss Lukins's comments (in yellow).  This is a great way to see ALL each individual student learns, contrasting the overall multiple-choice test.  Way to go, D.A.T.A. scholars!

Arab Merchant Advertisements

Students put themselves in the shoes (or should I say "sandals") of Arab merchants trading goods in or around Mecca, Arabia.  After researching and taking notes on Arab merchants' roles in society, the goods they traded, and places they traveled, students created advertisements persuading buyers to purchase their essentials! Here are some creative ads below: