To Kill a Mockingird –Portfolio Project
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Due Date: June 2nd – (See rubrics below…)
1. Music: Make a CD of at least 5 songs that represent the themes/characters/events in
the story. Make a cover for the CD. Also, write an essay that explains the relationship
between the songs and To Kill a Mockingbird. Make sure there is at least one paragraph
written for each song. Each paragraph should make connections between the song and
the book. It should be evident from these paragraphs that you have read and that you
have fully understood the themes and how they are connected to the lyrics of the songs
you have chosen. Your CD should include your full name and class period on the inside.
2. Character Memory Box: Memory boxes are decorative boxes (usually made of
wood), which contain personal items important to their owner. You must create a
memory box for either Scout, Jem, Dill, or Boo. You may use a shoebox or other
container to make your memory box; it doesn't have to be made of wood. Decorate your
box and make it look attractive! This should be something that your character would be
proud of. Include items important to your chosen character. Review chapters 1-9 for
inspiration. Consider the following: what events have occurred? What might your
character keep to remember these events?
You should have at least 10 items in the box. Your memory box should show that you are
familiar with the plot and the characters in To Kill A Mockingbird. Some suggestions:
Letters, photographs, postcards and souvenirs are all good items for the memory box and
can be easily created! Think about who your character is close to and what he/she does
for fun. Remember, this should represent your chosen character! You must include a one
page essay of why you chose all the items in the memory box.
3. 3D Model of Maycomb County: Review Chapters 1 and 2 of To Kill A Mockingbird
to visualize the layout of Maycomb County. You must create a 3D model of Maycomb
County according to how it is described in the book. Please keep in mind it is a 3D
version of Maycomb County, not a drawing of it! All aspects of the model should be
labeled in order for me to tell what you have/have not included.
Portfolio Project Rubrics
Choose ONE Project to be handed in on June 2nd
“Music” Rubric
Student Name:
Criteria
Points
Possible
5 different songs selected
5
Song choices are thoughtful and creative
5
Songs CLEARLY relate to characters/plot
10
Song selections show insight and knowledge of the novel,
characters, plot and setting
Songs/Essay cover a wide variety of aspects of the novel
(i.e. do not choose songs that only represent one
character/plot point/theme/etc.
CD cover is neat and creative
25
Essay includes 1 paragraph for EACH song selection
describing IN DETAIL why you chose your selection
Essay: clear, coherent English, Times New Roman, 12 pt.
font, double spaced, EVIDENCE OF PROOFREADING
Final Score:
25
Points
Earned
Teacher Comments
10
5
15
Note: Any songs with profanity/vulgarity will result in an automatic zero. FIND THE CLEAN VERSION!
“3D Model” Rubric
Student Name:
Criteria
Model is neat and sturdy (i.e. NOT FALLING APART!)
Points
Points
Possible Earned
10
Model CLEARLY represents the setting of the story as it is
described in the novel
Model shows insight and knowledge of the novel,
characters, plot and setting
Each item in the model is labeled
25
Model is decorative and shows evidence of much effort
25
Final Score:
25
15
Teacher Comments
Portfolio Project Rubrics
Choose ONE Project to be handed in on June 2nd
“Memory Box” Rubric
Student Name:
Criteria
Memory Box contains at least 10 items
Memory box is neat and sturdy (i.e. NOT FALLING
APART!)
Model shows insight and knowledge of the novel,
characters, plot and setting
Memory box is decorative, creative and shows evidence of
much effort
Each item in the memory box is CLEARLY related to the
character who “owns” it
One page essay is included describing who “owns” the
memory box and why each of the items were included
Essay is written in clear, coherent English, Times New
Roman, 12 pt. font, double spaced
Final Score:
Points
Points
Possible Earned
10
10
25
15
10
15
15
Teacher Comments