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To Kill a Mockingbird

Final project

Directions: Now that we have completed our readings and discussions of TKAM, you will have the opportunity to use your artistic gifts in producing a final project for the unit. While this project will include some form of writing, there is a media aspect to it as well. Make sure that you are accurately portraying the characters and the events that occurred. You will be able to work on this project for two days in class and will be given a rubric on one of those days. Choose one of the following options in order to begin.

  1. Create a mini-newspaper covering events that happened in one or two chapters. Maybcomb is a small town, so use what you know of the town and its inhabitants to write news articles, as well as other sections (i.e. obituaries, wanted ads, etc.). This must have at least two pages worth of information in addition to four images, graphics, etc. Look at a newspaper for ideas or inspiration.
  1. Create a game about the town of Maycomb. Arrange it like Candyland, where there is a map on the game board, along with instructions, cards, and pieces for each player. Use what you know about the town, its inhabitants, and the events that occurred to produce a fascinating game. Look at the game of Candyland or other games for inspiration. Accuracy is crucial here—make it work!
  1. Create a poster for a new movie based on the book. Include the names of today’s actors whom you would cast in each of the major parts (choose ten characters). You must write a 15-line summary of the book/movie either on your poster or as a separate write-up. In addition, create “face cards” for each of the ten actors you choose, complete with descriptions of the characters he or she will play. What will he or she look like in the film? How will this modern portrayal change from the original film, depending upon the character? (etc.) Look at a modern movie poster for ideas and tips.
  1. Draw a comic strip that reflects a chapter/scene from the book. Include dialogue, captions, colors, and symbols to explain what is occurring in each of the strips. Pay attention to the details! Is this a modern portrayal or a 1930s portrayal? How are your characters dressed? How would he or she act and look? Your comic strip should have at least 10 panels and should be compiled into a booklet. Look at comic books for ideas.
  1. Create a children’s book about one of the scenes in part I. You can tell this story from another character’s perspective (Dill, Jem, Atticus, etc.) or you can keep Scout as the narrator. Pictures and text are a must. Feel free to draw the pictures on your own. Do not feel like you have to use a computer. How do you want to portray a particular scene or chapter to an audience of 8 year-olds? Think about colors, facial expressions, etc. to create an authentic representation. Look at children’s books for inspiration.

See Miss Achor if you have questions!