The Westing Game Test/ Final Project

Our final test for the Westing Game will be on Tuesday, November 12th. Refer to vocabulary list in the Sybil Pulaski blog entry.

The final project will be due on Friday, November 15th. Below is a list of project ideas:

The Westing Game: Final Project

 Choose one or create your own:

1. (2 people) Create a board game including events, places and characters. Include a booklet explaining the rules.

2. (1 person) Create 5-10 diary entries from one character.

3. (2 people) Illustrate (with one caption per illustration) a "character changes" chart using: Angela, Grace, Chris, Mr. Hoo, Turtle and Jake Wexler. Use different time periods: October 31st, November 15th, 25 years later.

4. (2-3 people) Make a 3D model of Sunset towers and/or the Westing Mansion. Include characters and written explanation.

5. (1 person) Create an original book jacket with your own plot synopsis/ reviews.

 

6. (2 people) Create a book trailer for your novel using Animoto, Photostory, or Windows Movie Maker. Include details from the story but do not spoil the ending. Watch book trailers on other novels to give you ideas.

7. (3 people) Videotape one scene or make a trailer for a Westing movie.

8. (1 person) Change the story by creating your own character.

9. (1 person) Re-write one chapter.

10. (1 person) Write your own ending.

Grading Rubric
Creativity (3)
Relates to book/ shows insight/ understanding (3)
Class productivity (3)
Planning/ organization (3)
Presentation (3)