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Name: _______________________________ Period: ________
Layered Curriculum for Things Fall Apart Directions: Choose items from the menu in each category following the directions at the top.
Layer C: Knowledge and Comprehension: You must complete one piece of this layer per week. You
may complete the elements in any order, and the elements will be checked on Friday. Stamps will be given for
elements completed on time. Any element not completed during the stamp check will receive a point
deduction!
Timeline. Create a timeline for the story, marking major events and locations, and outlining
plot of the novel. This should put flash-backs into their proper place in time!
Week: _____
Vocabulary Journal. Create a vocabulary journal. Choose 10 words from the story that you
don't know. Look them up, paraphrase the definition in your own words and create a well-
crafted illustration for them.
Week: _____
Character Sheets. Create a character summary sheet for 4 characters from the story. Include
the following: an illustration carefully matched to the description in the book, a quote from the
character that you feel defines them, a list of ten descriptive adjectives about them, and a three
sentence biography about the character. Week: _____
Scrap book. Think about all the kinds of mementos you would put in a scrap book if you had
one. Then create a scrap book for your character, cutting out pictures from magazines or drawing
the mementos he or she would have in a scrap book. Write a 2-3 sentence explanation for each
item you put into your character’s scrap book. Week: _____
Graphic Novel. Make a one-page graphic novelization of a scene from the book. Must include
images, dialogue, and narration.
Week: _____
Literary Elements. Identify the following in the text: four types of figurative language, three
symbols, two themes, one allusion. Defend your answers and use citations from the book that
support your answer.
Week: _____
A-B-C Book: Create an alphabet book of important characters, places, events, things, etc. from
your novel. All 26 letters of the alphabet MUST be represented, but you can be creative in HOW
they are represented (i.e. letters may be in the middle of the word) as long as you make the letter
stand out. Must have illustrations, and explanations for each letter. Week: _____
Layer B: Analysis and Application: Choose two of the following options to complete before the end
of the novel. These elements may be completed at any time, but must be stamped during one of the weekly
packet checks. Any element not completed during the stamp check will receive a point deduction!
Advice Writing. Write a letter of advice to a character from your novel during a key moment in
the story. It must be at least three paragraphs.
Week: _____
Music/Poetry. Create a “playlist” of 4 pieces of music/poetry that you believe connect to the
central ideas/theme of the novel. Include the poem/lyrics and a well written analysis of why the
piece belong on the playlist for the novel.
Week: _____
New acquaintances. Select two characters from the novel. Then think about three to five
people, living or dead, that you would like your characters to meet. Write about how you
selected these new acquaintances and what you’d like the character to learn from the people you
introduced him or her to. Week: _____
Layer A: Synthesize and Evaluate: Choose one of the following options to complete before the end of
the novel. This element will be completed at the end of the novel, and will serve as your final reflection on the
novel.
Essay A. Judge the main character’s actions in the story and describe how you might have acted
differently. Think carefully about your decisions and justify your answer. Consider all we have
learned this year about culture, and the influence it has on individuals, as you judge the
character, and yourself.
Essay B. Choose a character from the book and tell what you think about that person. Do you
like him/her? Why or why not? Would you like to have that person as a friend? Why or why not?
How does culture impact your answer to these questions? Be specific and use examples to
defend your decision.
Timeline Directions: Design a timeline for the story, marking major events and locations, and outlining plot of the novel. Be
creative, it doesn’t have to be just a simple line. This should put flash-backs into their proper place in time!
Vocabulary Journal Directions: Choose 10 words from the story that you don't know. Look them up, paraphrase the definition in your
own words and create a well-crafted illustration for them.
1. Word: pg.# Illustration:
Definition:
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2. Word: pg.# Illustration:
Definition:
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3. Word: pg.# Illustration:
Definition:
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4. Word: pg.# Illustration:
Definition:
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5. Word: pg.# Illustration:
Definition:
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6. Word: pg.# Illustration:
Definition:
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7. Word: pg.# Illustration:
Definition:
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8. Word: pg.# Illustration:
Definition:
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9. Word: pg.# Illustration:
Definition:
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10. Word: Illustration:
Definition:
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Character Sheets Directions: Choose 4 characters from the story. Provide an illustration/picture carefully matched to the description
in the book, a quote from the character that you feel defines them, a list of ten descriptive adjectives about them,
and a three sentence biography about the character.
Character:
Quote: pg.#
Illustration:
Descriptive Adjectives:
1. 2.
3. 4.
5. 6.
7. 8.
9. 10.
3 Sentence Biography:
Character:
Quote: pg.#
Illustration:
Descriptive Adjectives:
1. 2.
3. 4.
5. 6.
7. 8.
9. 10.
3 Sentence Biography:
Character:
Quote: pg.#
Illustration:
Descriptive Adjectives:
11. 12.
13. 14.
15. 16.
17. 18.
19. 20.
3 Sentence Biography:
Character:
Quote: pg.#
Illustration:
Descriptive Adjectives:
11. 12.
13. 14.
15. 16.
17. 18.
19. 20.
3 Sentence Biography:
Scrap book Directions: Choose one character from the story. Then create a scrap book for your character, cutting out pictures
from magazines or drawing the mementos he or she would have in a scrap book. Write a 2-3 sentence explanation
for each item you put into your character’s scrap book.
Character:
Item Name:
Image: Explanation:
Item Name:
Image: Explanation:
Item Name:
Image: Explanation:
Item Name:
Image: Explanation:
Item Name:
Image: Explanation:
Item Name:
Image: Explanation:
Item Name:
Image: Explanation:
Graphic Novel Directions: Choose a scene from the text to turn into a comic page. Must include images, dialogue, and narration.
Color and detail will be counted for your final grade.
Literary Terminology Directions: Identify the following in the text: four types of figurative language, three symbols, two themes, one
allusion. Use citations from the book that support your answer. All textual evidence, quotes, and examples must
provide a page & paragraph number.
Figurative Language Type 1: Textual Example:
Type 2: Textual Example:
Type 3: Textual Example:
Type 4: Textual Example:
Symbols Symbol 1: What it Symbolizes:
Quote:
Symbol 2: What it Symbolizes:
Quote:
Symbol 3: What it Symbolizes:
Quote:
Themes Theme 1: Textual Evidence:
Theme 2: Textual Evidence:
Allusion Allusion to: Textual Example:
A-B-C Book Directions: Create an alphabet book of important characters, places, events, things, etc. from your novel. All 26
letters of the alphabet MUST be represented, but you can be creative in HOW they are represented (i.e. letters may
be in the middle of the word) as long as you make the letter stand out. Must have illustrations, and explanations for
each letter.
A is for
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b is for
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c is for
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d is for
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e is for
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f is for
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g is for
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h is for
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i is for
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j is for
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k is for
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l is for
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m is for
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n is for
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o is for
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p is for
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q is for
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r is for
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s is for
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t is for
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u is for
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v is for
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w is for
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x is for
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y is for
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z is for
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Advice Writing Directions: Write a letter of advice to a character from your novel during a key moment in the story. It must be at
least three paragraphs, explain what the key moment is, and be written in letter format.
Music/Poetry Directons: Create a “playlist” of 4 pieces of music/poetry that you believe connect to the central ideas/theme of the
novel. Include the poem/lyrics (quote the pieces you believe connect) and a well written analysis of why the piece
belong on the playlist for the novel.
Song/Poem 1 Song/Poem Title:
Artist/Author:
Stanza/Lyrics:
Analysis of how these two things connect:
Connecting Book Quote:
Song/Poem 2 Song/Poem Title:
Artist/Author:
Stanza/Lyrics:
Analysis of how these two things connect:
Connecting Book Quote:
Song/Poem 3 Song/Poem Title:
Artist/Author:
Stanza/Lyrics:
Analysis of how these two things connect:
Connecting Book Quote:
Song/Poem 4 Song/Poem Title:
Artist/Author:
Stanza/Lyrics:
Analysis of how these two things connect:
Connecting Book Quote:
New acquaintances Directions: Select two characters from the novel. Then think about three living or dead, that you would like your
characters to meet. Write about how you selected these new acquaintances and what you’d like the character to
learn from the people you introduced him or her to.
Character: New Acquaintance 1:
Why I choose them:
What I want the character to learn:
New Acquaintance 2:
Why I choose them:
What I want the character to learn:
New Acquaintance 3:
Why I choose them:
What I want the character to learn:
Character: New Acquaintance 1:
Why I choose them:
What I want the character to learn:
New Acquaintance 2:
Why I choose them:
What I want the character to learn:
New Acquaintance 3:
Why I choose them:
What I want the character to learn:
Layer A: Synthesize and Evaluate Directions: Choose Essay A or Essay B, complete the writing prompt on this page. Remember to follow Essay
Formatting!