In the presentation, the student explained the connection of the container to the story, conducted a show and tell about the five things, and then shared information about three of the book s literary elements setting, characters, conflicts, climax, or resolution. Speak by laurie halse anderson final project by hendersweet tpt. There are 9 choices for the project, each touching on various modes of learning. I advise you to work on the project as you go, much of it can be completed prior to the end of the novel. Penguin classrooms novel companion also has a section dedicated to incorporating informational texts with andersons novels. The ultimate communication in the story is distinctly left out of the novel, making the theme even more apparent. Let me start this section by making it clear that writing projects about. Like many novels with high school settings, speak is deeply focused on ideas of growing up and coming of age. Ive included a few love stories, ideas for ya dystopian novels, and ideas for thrillers. It was indicated that both melindas emotional and physical state at various times in her recovery from the rape. Think outside the box pertaining to simple paper and pencil. Oct 22, 1999 in laurie halse andersons powerful novel, an utterly believable heroine with a bitterly ironic voice delivers a blow to the hypocritical world of high school.
Anderson s speak under attack, again an interview with the author about the 2010 attack on speak and response to the attack. May 27, 2014 explore arredias board rs book project. From the first moment of her freshman year at merryweather high, melinda knows this is a big fat lie, part of the nonsense of high school. Speak by laurie halse anderson is a 1999 youngadult novel about some. Demonstrate that you have read and understood speak. However, this is an important piece of literature that realistically portrays some common issues adolescents face in school today. Melinda sordino, the star of speak, goes through intense growth over the course of the story. Write on the shirt, add pictures, glue things onto it that represent the book. This was low pressure, even for students who dont like to speak in class. You can help students start to think about these ideas by using the lesson. Jul 07, 2018 the issues featured in laurie halse andersons speak can be viewed as controversial for classroom subject. Melindas only friend is heather, a new student, who tries to get melinda involved in her schemes to gain popularity. Write a news article about an important event from the book. Completing your book project for middle school doesnt have to be a chore, make it interesting and fun.
The issues featured in laurie halse andersons speak can be viewed as controversial for classroom subject. What is the main idea of the book speak by laurie halse. With powerful illustrations by emily carroll speak. So far, the included titles are those that a common reader would call a novel. She was raped by an upperclassman, a guy who still attends merryweather and is still a threat to her. Depression is the unspoken theme that defines melindas behavior for much of the. As readers, the idea of a nearly dead tree should be an. Read this summary to follow melindas journey as she. Free 8 great final projects for any novel study middle. These project ideas are also found in the novel study for touching spirit bear. In the past couple of months, a few of my newsletter subscribers have requested ya plot ideas. Projects will be graded on completion of topic, effort, neatness, grammarmechanics, etc. Then look through magazines for words, phrases, and sentences that illustrate or tell something about your. On the back of the book cover, explain why you are giving the award to the book.
Speak, published in 1999, is a young adult novel by laurie halse anderson that tells the story of high school freshman melinda sordino. In this activity students compare melindas character throughout most of the novel to her newly transformed self. Novel ideas provides a substantial introduction to the elements of fiction followed by indepth interviews with successful novelists who speak with candor and insight into the complex process by which a novel is made. Speak by laurie halse anderson lesson plans and teaching resources this guy thinks speak is pornography laurie halse andersons 2010 blog responding to an attack on speak. Speak by laurie halse anderson final project culminating. Discussionwriting guide for speak, by laurie anderson 1. Have class discussion on why this art project will be important to melinda throughout the novel. She transforms from a fragile person to a strong hero like person. Speak was a 1999 national book award finalist for young peoples literature. Write the title of the book in the center of a sheet of paper.
Through her work on an art project, she is finally able to face what really happened that night. You will have to get 200 pts, but you may choose any combination of the following as long as they total 200. Oct 21, 20 we were reading the novel rules, which my students absolutely loved. A collection of ted talks and more on the topic of novel. So now you have nine anythingbutboring reading project ideas. Your final project, no matter which option you choose, needs to a.
At the bottom of the page, youll find links to hundreds of other story starters and prompts. Write an acrostic poem about the book using the letters in the title of the book or the name of a character or author. Students enter the world at the crash site and speak to the flight attendant. Sep 11, 2015 8 great ideas that can be used with any novel study at any grade level. The graphic novel comes alive for new audiences and. Creative assignments montgomery county public schools.
Laurie halse anderson discusses speak speak turns 15 speak lesson plans. There is a time to be quiet and a time to speak out, and on the issue of sexual assault, a young woman needs to find the courage to raise her voice and ask for help. Laurie halse anderson once said in an interview, ive learned that speak is not just a book about rape. For some students, this may be the first time theyve ever read a book that centers. One of the best novels to read that exposed young adults to dating violence. In the novel speak interpreting the story as a reader, you realize the main focus is finding courage or in this case coming out of the closet. The following are project ideas for the adventures of huckleberry finn. If you write a short story, screenplay, or even a novel based on a plot idea from this list, its not cheating. Melindas transformation poster project for speak novel by. Then look through magazines for words, phrases, and sentences that illustrate or tell something about your book. Write about the decisions you would make if you were the main character in the book. Clearly label your project topic when turning it in. The critically acclaimed, awardwinning, modern classic speak is now a stunning. This document is to be used as culminating project for the novel speak by laurie halse.
Speak by laurie halse anderson meet your next favorite book. If you have another project idea, you must approve it through me first. Give students a moment to read and photograph the task board at the crash site. How to teach the serious topics in speak the daring english. Now that they are turning them in, i think it was a pretty cumulative assessment, which was my goal.
Assign your students your most recent text or let them pick a favorite from the year to focus on. When doing a novel study, you want the novel itself to be the main focus, not the worksheets and tests. They may collect a torch from the flight attendant if they wish. Speak is what fancy literary types call a bildungsroman. Ive been in a lot of book clubs, and i know its not always easy to get a conversation going on a book. How does the symbol of a tree represent melindas growth and. Heathers first martha project is to decorate the faculty lounge for a. With powerful illustrations by emily carroll, laurie halse andersons speak. While i used this project with romeo and juliet, you could use it with any story, novel, or play. Teachers who use only one of the novels will find discussion questions, research projects, and. Each student presented a book in a project to the class. Ive found that the best book club discussion questions are ones that are openended and that get people to share their personal opinions. Wikiproject novelsnovel categorization project page.
Some of these are master plots, and some of them are ideas for plot points within a story. Present it creatively as a painting, sculpture, poem, or some other artistic form. In the novel melinda takes whats commonly know as baby steps to gradually build courage inside of herself. Ive already done lists of master plots and writing prompts for fantasy, romance, science fiction, mystery, and horror or just plain spooky stories. Great ideas for essays, reports, and school projects on speak by laurie halse anderson.
Speak up for yourselfwe want to know what you have to say. This document is to be used as culminating project for the novel speak by laurie halse anderson. Here are some ideas for novels and stories to spark your imagination and help your fiction stand out. Plot summary and teachers guide to wonder wonder book study guide freepdf. If youre ready to start a book club, heres 40 of the best book club questions, for fiction. If students selected a book from various options, ask them to defend or explain their choice. Laurie halse andersons young adult novels offer a respectful and honest view. Teachers can use these project ideas to help students further explore the social issues in the novel. What makes this books exploration of that subject particularly poignant and pointed, however, is that melinda has already experienced a major milestone of adulthoodlosing her virginitybefore the novel begins.
Since there are many types of novel, boundaries must be set so that other wikiprojects can guide articles that this one does not include. Readers will keep reading to find out if the character achieves his or. Book summary over the summer, she and her friends went to a party and melinda ended up calling the police, causing her friends and everyone at the party to socially reject her. She speaks for many a disenfranchised teenager while demonstrating the importance of speaking up for oneself. She is friendlessan outcastbecause she busted an endofsummer party by calling the cop. Fresh ideas for creative book reports education world. Students must first read the novel hachet by gary paulsen, as this provides the context for the story and world. This edition includes new and updated interviews as well as writing exercises to enhance its use in the writing classroom. Speak is a novel about empowerment and it is a book that every teen, especially teen girls, should read.
Good nonfiction piece to accompany study of the novel. Fun and creative book report ideas for middle school. As with any text, teachers should completely familiarize themselves with the novel so that they will be prepared to answer any questions from students and. Lesson plan utopian society lesson plan utopian society project ideas. Some parents cringe at the idea of talking to their kids about these things. However, at the beginning of speak, melinda paints her trees that have been hit by lightning and are nearly dead, but not totally. Trees were symbolic of melinda throughout the novel speak. As with any text, teachers should completely familiarize themselves with the novel so that they will be prepared to answer any questions from.
Transformation throughout this novel, melinda drastically changes from beginning to end. Your assignment is to create your own tree in which will symbolize you. What book does melinda read on halloween instead of going. Define the various types of sexual harassment, such as name calling, grabbing, gesturing, writing obscenities, or displaying pornography. After all of our talk about characters, character traits, character conflicts, and character change, i was trying to encompass all of those things into a final project. Better than book reports, these ideas will have your students think more complexly about the characters, themes, nuances, and connections of the books. The basics youll want to include a list and brief descriptions of the main characters and some of the supporting characters. What is the main idea of the book speak by laurie halse anderson. But still, there need to be some activities to ensure that students do the close reading necessary to get the most out of the book. Pick out 10 quotations from the book that relate to issues of racism, friendship, and freedom. People compress their ideas into 160 characters or less to make the message fit in one page. Tshirt book report project see other pages for more details refer to rubric to include all elements required. Under each picture or cartoon, write a few lines of explanation.
Wonder vocabulary list great for a wonder movie guide. Novel study activities kids will love education to the core. We began by identifying several character traits and feelings at the beginning of the book and choosing one or two that they wanted to focus on as a main point of change. This is the underlying message of speak and the message laurie halse. After you have both shared your ideas, work together to determine the best possible. Stories are more interesting when the main character wants something intensely. You will find prereading activities that can apply to. Speak by laurie halse anderson final project with images high.
This is a good book to actively work through with students, and this unit plan can help. In laurie halse andersons powerful novel, an utterly believable heroine with a bitterly ironic voice delivers a blow to the hypocritical world of high school. The fact that this event occurred as the result of rape, however. Smart quotespolitical artpolitical campaignfreedom of speechbook weeklook at youin this worldpoliticsfunny stuff. Hang the melindas up around the classroom and add to them after each part of the book. Authors guide for wonder and other resources wonder novel study guide. Through her work on an art project, she is finally able to face what really. However the hardest step for her is finding the courage. Here are some ideas on how to go about teaching speak. The question and answer section for speak is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
Design a poster or new book cover depicting the climax of the story. Im making a plot summary, for each marking period in book and the first sentance needs to have a clear main idea and so does the last sentence in differnt wording. You need to commit to one of the options and have your group organized by monday, november 19th. The transformation that occurs with melinda in this story is important because change or transformation is something. Draw and color the book cover, and place the book award ribbon on the cover. Summarize the book into a comic or story aimed for younger students or your classmates. I love thinking about plot ideas and idea starters for novels, short stories, and other fiction. Discussionwriting guide for speak, by laurie anderson. Speak is a compelling, oftentimes brutal comingofage story about melinda. Your final project, no matter which option you choose, needs to. Fun and creative book report ideas for middle school students.
In the presentation, the student explained the connection of the container to the story, conducted a show and tell about the five things, and then shared information about three of the books literary elements setting. After accidentally busting an end of summer party due to an unnamed incident, melinda is ostracized by her peers because she will not say why she called the police. Make your reading project sizzle with these hot ideas. Select this project if you want to show off your technology and public speaking skills.
Suggested texts include newspapers, magazines, websites, film, pamphlets, and public service announcements. Pick an object for an art project similar to that which mr. What doesnt kill us makes us stronger, and this couldnt be more true for the main character of the novel, speak by laurie halse anderson. See more ideas about book projects, art classroom decor and art room doors. Jul 19, 2009 what is the main idea of the book speak by laurie halse anderson. This kind of project works especially well if you happened to read a nonfiction book for summer reading, such as sean coveys the 7 habits of highly effective teens. Comingofage novels are often novels of education and like speak they often not always. Inform class that they should continue to work on their art outside of class while reading the novel as they will turn in an art project as part of their grade. Dec 18, 2017 students must first read the novel hachet by gary paulsen, as this provides the context for the story and world. At the end of the school year, melinda completes her art project and tells her. Plot summary and teachers guide to wonder wonder book study guide freepdf authors guide for wonder and other resources wonder novel study guide songs and references in the book wonder.