The Lightning Thief Final Project
The Final Project for ​
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s a culmination of all of the work we did while we read the book. When you read the book you answered questions, took notes in the book, and highlighted important information. Feel free to use your Chapter Question answers, notes, and your book to do the Final Assignment. The Final Assignment consists of two parts; Part A and Part B. Within those two parts you will have choices. PART A (Due Monday, May 9th) Choose one topic for your final paper. Your paper needs to be a minimum of two pages typed, 12 point font, double spaced, Times New Roman Font. Create a Heading to your paper with your name on it. Submit your paper on Google Docs to Mr. Martin. Your paper needs to have your own thoughts and opinions and several pieces of evidence (quotes with page numbers) from the text. Your essay should include original thoughts, not just a copy and paste from your previous work. Your answers from the chapters should help you expand your essay, whether it is choice 1 or choice 2. Choice 1­​
Percy Jackson followed the typical “Hero’s Journey” in this story. Write a paper showing how Percy fit into the typical twelve part “Hero’s Journey.” Feel free to use the documents about the “Hero’s Journey” on Mr. Martin’s website. You can also include comparisons from Percy’s journey to other Heroes in literature. Choice 2­​
On page 1 of the book it asks you to, “recognize yourself in these pages.” Write a paper to show how you recognize yourself in this book. You may recognize yourself in Percy’s actions, the events of the book, or any other way possible. Make those connections and “see yourself” in the pages of the book! (Hint: we have been documenting this throughout the entire book; use those previous answers!) PART B (Due Friday, May 13th) This is the “Arts Integration” aspect of the project. Choose one project from the list below. To manage your time better in class, please complete Part 1 of the assignment before moving on to Part 2. You may do both projects at home as well. Choice 1­ ​
Poster Board Map Flaps of The Underworld­​
Fold a poster board the long way. Cut flaps for different sections. On the top part of the flap place a picture and label for that part of the Underworld. Open the flap and write a description, use evidence from the text, and you may add other pictures as well. Make sure that your map of the Underworld goes in the correct order according to the findings in the book. Or, you can create a regular poster board sized map with flaps in the specific locations on the map. Choice 2­ ​
Lightning Thief Board Game­​
Create a board game that goes along with the book. It should be colorful and utilize parts of the book. IT MUST INCLUDE: 20 Question Cards (with answers and page numbers), one colorful board, game pieces (that you create), a box with pictures, and a rule book with detailed procedures. Choice 3­ ​
Lightning Thief Hero’s Journey Original Comic­​
(in other words, you need to create your own pictures, not just create a copy). Create a six (6) page comic book of THE HERO’s JOURNEY within the story. It should include actual quotes from the book, talking bubbles, narration, and colorful depictions of the story. Be creative, but also show the Hero’s Journey. Each portion of the journey should be half of one page. PART A SCALE Essay Score Writing Content Score Writing Conventions 4 Student’s paper is excellent with distinct details and descriptions from the book that express unique connections from a new point of view. The paper is well organized and the writing is at or above 6th grade level. Student used evidence and quotes to support their answers. At least 10 quality quotes. 4 Student’s paper exhibited excellent use of conventions throughout the writing. Few, if any, errors were present. Student used appropriate page numbers, quotations, and parentheses throughout for citations. 3 Student wrote a paper with well organized thoughts. It connected the ideas from the story to ideas from the prompt. They displayed appropriate writing for 6th Grade. Student used evidence and quotes to support their answers. At least 7 quality quotes. 3 Student had good use of conventions. A few errors occurred, but for the most part they were able to show understanding of conventions. 2 The student showed some understanding of 2 the concepts, but they were not able to completely grasp certain parts of the prompt or they did not give enough detail and description to prove their understanding. They used some quotes. However, they could have used more evidence from the text (or they did not cite appropriately). Fewer than 7 quality quotes. Students had several (+5) grammatical or convention errors (such as punctuation, misspellings, quotation mark issues, or similar aspects). Paper was still readable, but it did not show proficiency in conventions. 1 The student showed little understanding of the concepts. They were wrong about the prompt or were unable to show their ideas and connections. They may or may not have used quotes. They used limited evidence or no Students had numerous (+7) grammatical or convention errors (such as punctuation, misspellings, quotation mark issues, or similar aspects). Paper was difficult to read and it did not show proficiency in conventions. 1 evidence at all. Fewer than 7 quality quotes. PART B SCALE Arts Integration Score Content 4 Original​
ideas are well developed. Score Mechanics 4 The creation is precise, exact, and it could be used as a model for the future. Student has a strong understanding of artistic connections to the story. Their project is well put together and is unique. Drawings are unique and very colorful. The content of the arts adds to the story and topic in a creative way. It is based on evidence from the text. 3 Student showcases their creativity with an original piece of work. The work adds to the connections in the book. It is colorful and original. It is based on evidence from the text. 3 The creation is complete and exact. The student shows connections and there are few errors within the project. 2 The piece connects to the story, but it is lacking in originality, coloring, or perceived effort. The piece is lacking certain portions. It might be based on evidence from the text, but you haven’t proven it. 2 The creation is not very precise. Several portions are missing or look rushed. Care has not been take to be exact to show the connections. It is lacking color or a perceived effort. There are many mistakes. 1 The piece is incomplete, unoriginal, and it 1 may or may not add to the understanding of the book and it may or may not make appropriate connections. It might be based on evidence from the text, but you haven’t proven it. The creation is not very precise and missing elements to show understanding. It is lacking color or a perceived effort. There are several mistakes.