Project 1 Choice Board

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Choice

Skit or Tableaux

And Scene

Collaborative

Group Teaching Mini-Lesson

TeachTok

Collaborative

Story Journal or Rewrite

Page Flip

Independent/Collaborative

Infographic Poster

ViewMaster

Collaborative

Podcast or Dramatic Retelling

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Collaborative

TeachTok

Group Teaching/Mini-Lesson

1. Read the short story assigned to your group. 2. Prepare a mini-lesson to teach your classmates about: 3. Create a visual aid (poster, slide deck, handout, or whiteboard drawing). 4. Include a short class activity: 5. Practice your presentation and make sure everyone has a speaking role. 🎨 Materials:

• The plot (with a diagram or explanation)
• The story elements (setting, characters, conflict, theme, POV)

• A quiz, game, discussion prompt, or worksheet to check understanding

• Poster paper or Google Slides
• Story text
• Group planning sheet

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TeachTok

Group Teaching/Mini-Lesson

✅ You’ll Be Graded On:

• Understanding of plot and elements
• Team participation
• Quality of presentation
• Creativity of visual aid or activity

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Podcast or Dramatic Retelling

1. Read the short story assigned to your group. 2. In a group , create a short podcast or dramatic audio retelling of a short story. 3. Your audio should: 4. Record your final product and share the audio file or link. 🎧 Materials:

• Summarize the story in your own words
• Clearly walk through each plot element
• Explain the short story elements (setting, characters, conflict, theme, etc.)
• Include quotes or sound effects to enhance the retelling

• Recording device (phone, tablet, computer)
• Script or outline
• Optional: background music or sound effects

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Podcast or Dramatic Retelling

✅ You’ll Be Graded On:

• Accurate explanation of plot and story elements
• Clarity and creativity in your recording
• Preparation and structure
• Group collaboration

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Page Flip

Story Journal or Rewrite

1. Read the short story assigned to you or your group. 2. Write a story journal that includes: 3. Then, write a creative rewrite of part of the story: 4. Include a brief reflection: What did your rewrite change about the plot or theme? ✍️ Materials:

• A written plot diagram (exposition → resolution)
• Short paragraphs explaining story elements (setting, characters, conflict, POV, theme)

• Option 1: Rewrite the ending
• Option 2: Change the point of view
• Option 3: Add a new scene

• Notebook or Google Docs
• Story text

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Story Journal or Rewrite

✅ You’ll Be Graded On:

• Detail and accuracy in the plot and element explanations
• Creativity in your rewrite
• Quality of writing
• Thoughtfulness of your reflection

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Skit or Tableaux

1. Read the short story assigned to your group and identify the key plot points. 2. Create a short skit or tableaux scenes (frozen poses) to act out each part of the plot: 3. Incorporate story elements in your performance: 4. After performing, your group will give a brief explanation of what each scene represents. 🎬 Materials:

• Exposition
• Rising Action
• Climax
• Falling Action
• Resolution

• Show setting and character through props or movement
• Show conflict and theme through dialogue or staging

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• Props (optional), costumes (optional)
• Story text
• Group planning sheet

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Skit or Tableaux

✅ You’ll Be Graded On:

• Accuracy of plot portrayal
• Clarity of story elements
• Teamwork and creativity
• Explanation of your choices

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Infographic Poster

1. Read the short story assigned to your group. 2. Create a poster or PowerPoint presentation that visually shows the plot diagram: 3. Add visuals and labels to represent each plot point. 4. Identify and explain the following story elements: 5. Include at least 2 direct quotes from the story to support your points. 🎨 Materials:

• Exposition
• Rising Action

• Setting
• Characters

• Poster board, markers, colored pencils or Canva/Google Slides
• Access to the story text

• Climax
• Falling Action

• Resolution

• Conflict (internal or external)
• Theme

• Point of View

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Infographic Poster

✅ You’ll Be Graded On:

• Accuracy of plot elements
• Explanation of story elements
• Visual organization and effort
• Use of supporting evidence

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We will follow the SBG scale for grading with the following criteria:

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We will follow the SBG scale for grading with the following criteria:

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We will follow the SBG scale for grading with the following criteria:

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We will follow the SBG scale for grading with the following criteria:

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We will follow the SBG scale for grading with the following criteria: