English 9 Extra Credit Opportunities

Unit 1 & Unit 2:Extra Credit Opportunites

Option #1:
Create a digital storyboard for any of the short stories that we read in Unit 1. You will have to join my class using the URL below. Once there, follow the directions for joining and then creating your digital storyboard.

Please be prepared to present your storyboard in class on Wednesday September 10, 2014.

https://www.storyboardthat.com/classroom/join?teacherName=mrsrome

Register for Storyboard That
Sign Up Instructions: Go to https://www.storyboardthat.com/classroom Fill in the area marked "Register" Username: Choose a unique login name Password: Choose a private password Display Name: This is what your teacher calls you Class Name: mrsrome Access Key: brown15 Recommended: Record your user name and password

Option #2:

Work AHEAD!!!

Extra Credit Projects for Unit 2: Who's to Blame?

Drama featuring Romeo and Juliet

Students can complete one project for additional points added to

A test grade and one project for additional points added to a quiz grade.

Limit= 2 projects

Please, note the items with an * can only be completed after we finish reading the play.

For a maximum of ten points added on to a test grade:

• Write and perform an original song or rap based on the play.*
• Create a front page of a newspaper and articles pertaining to the scenes.
• Create a diary for one of the minor characters in the novel. (10 entries minimum)
• Create a scrapbook for one of your characters; include poems, artwork, awards, newspaper articles, pictures, etc. (5 pages minimum.)
• Create an illustrated children’s version of the play.*
• Create a game board from the play. Examples may include Monopoly, Clue, Pictionary, etc. (at least 25 game pieces)
• Create a “quilt” out of paper depicting 12-16 scenes. Use 1 scene for each panel. Write a caption that explains each scene—don’t forget borders etc. (or string together like a clothesline.)
• Create a music video combining still pictures with music and words that would fit the theme
• Research and present examples of Italian cooking.
• Research and present some aspect of Italian life in the time or Romeo & Juliet (c. 1400) or the time of Shakespeare (Approx. 1600)

For a maximum of ten points added on to a quiz grade:

• Write a newspaper article over a major incident from the play, following the proper newspaper format.
• Write a resume for a character.
• Create a comic strip or storyboard of an important scene.
• Write a poem (15 lines minimum).
• Draw or create a 3-D map of important places – explain importance of each place.
• Create a model of something from the novel. (The balcony scene, etc.)

• Create five tangible or intangible gifts for a character and attach a card with an explanation of the gift.
• Write a eulogy for a character that died during the play.*
• Write epitaphs for all of characters that died during the play.*
• Create a mural/collage of the play overall.*
• Write a “Dear Abby” letter and response.
• Write a magazine interview with a character or author.*

• Create a mobile. (5 items minimum)
• Create a crossword puzzle. (with an answer key)
• Write a magazine review of the novel.*
• Choose 3 songs and relate them to your novel. (Choices need to be very clear and school appropriate.)*
• Write a character sketch of a character. (1 paragraph minimum)
• Create a timeline of the plot with at least one visual for each Act.*
• Write a letter to a friend recommending or not recommending this play.*

• Create an original book cover, including jacket-synopsis and author information.
• Create a timeline of the plot.*
• Write a letter to the author.
• Create a movie poster or a promo T-shirt.
• Write Friar Lawrence’s letter to Romeo or a letter between Romeo and Juliet. Remember to use language from the time period!