Tuck Everlasting Project   Mrs. Lloyd - Memorial Middle School - Beverly, MA

ENGLISH UNIT                                                                   

Unit of Study: The novel Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt

Length of Unit:  Approximately 5 weeks

Lesson Materials:  Tuck Everlasting in Prentice Hall Literature Book

                                    Computer Lab

                                    Inspiration

                                    Microsoft Word

                                    Internet

  Standard(s):  MA Standard 2216

  Learning Outcomes:

• Identify literary elements (setting, characterization, plot line,

            theme, point of view) in the three genres for use of literary

            elements, strengths / weaknesses, and personal response.

• Define, locate, and evaluate use of literary devices in mythology

             and the three genres.

 Beverly Public Schools Curriculum

  Throughout this lesson the following are addressed:

á        required reading (Tuck Everlasting)

á        6 grade literary terms / techniques

á        useful graphic organizers

á        Exposition (First Steps)

á        technology in English classroom setting

(Inspiration, MS Word)

á        differentiated learning

Essential Question for the Unit:
How do writers use literary elements and techniques to create a well-written novel?

Lessons #9-11:  Character Trait Differentiated Learning Project

                                    Using Inspiration (TUCK EVERLASTING)

Previous Lessons:     

á        Students have read Chapters 1-13 in Tuck Everlasting.

á        Through class instruction using a computer projector,

                                                students have been taught basic elements of Inspiration

                                                program.

á        Students have been introduced to the term Character Traits.

Tiered Assignments

         Tier 1

Choose a character from Tuck Everlasting as the center of your web. Using Inspiration, create bubbles from your character that state their character traits. You should have at least six bubbles.

After you have finished the character traits, add pictures to your web using the Inspiration image library.

You may also want to change the shape of your bubbles. Be creative!

Tier 2

Choose a character from Tuck Everlasting as the center of your web. Using Inspiration create 3 or 4 bubbles that reflect character traits of your character.

From each trait bubble, shoot off additional bubbles that state instances in the story when your character exhibited those traits.

After you have finished, add pictures to your web using the Inspiration image library and / or Google images from the Internet.

You may also want to change the shape and color of your bubbles as well as your font. Be creative!

Tier 3

(Part 1)

Choose a character from Tuck Everlasting as the center of your web. Using Inspiration, create 3 or 4 bubbles that reflect character traits of your character.

From each trait bubble, shoot off additional bubbles that state instances in the story when your character exhibited those traits.

After you have finished, add pictures to your web using the Inspiration image library and / or Google images from the Internet.

You may also want to change the shape and color of your bubbles as well as your font. Be creative!

(Part 2)

  Think of a character from another story that youâve read that exhibits similar characteristics to the character you have chosen. Do a web
   for that character in the same manner as the one above.

            Tier 4

  (Part 1)

  Choose a character from Tuck Everlasting as the center of your web. Using Inspiration create 3 or 4 bubbles that reflect character
    traits of your character.

  From each trait bubble, shoot off additional bubbles that state instances in the story when your character exhibited those traits.

  After you have finished, add pictures to your web using the Inspiration image library and / or Google images from the Internet.

  You may also want to change the shape and color of your bubbles as well as your font. Be creative!

(Part 2)

Think of a character from another story that youâve read that exhibits similar characteristics to the character you have chosen. Do a web for that character in the same manner as the one above.

            (Part 3)

            Reorganize your web into outline form. Using your outline as a guideline, create a five paragraph essay comparing the characters from 
            the two stories. Use Microsoft Word to write your essay. Follow standard class guidelines for essay format and requirements 
            (First Steps).

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