Criteria

Checklist
Option 2: Character Evolution Timeline

8 character traits that are supported with 8
quotations from the text.
Each trait and quotation is supported with an
explanation of how that quotation supports the
character trait.
Includes at least 3-4 illustrations
Creative title (subtitle of the name of the story
and the author)
Accurate writing conventions: spelling,
punctuation, grammar, capitalization
Shows creativity, neatness, and effort


Criteria Checklist
Option 3: Movie Poster

Title of movie
A catch phrase or slogan
Includes the name of the story and the author
Illustration(s) to support the title/theme of the
movie poster
Includes a paragraph with at least 3 pieces of
evidence (direct quotations) to support how
Rachel feels about turning eleven
Accurate writing conventions: spelling,
punctuation, grammar, capitalization
Shows creativity, neatness, and effort
OPTIONAL: creation of an iMovie trailer, in
addition to the movie poster


Criteria Checklist:
Option 4: Rachels diary entry

Multi-paragraphed
Entry tells the story of her day at school with
the red sweater (a summary)
Entry includes her feelings that are supported
with evidence, at least 4 direct quotations from
the text (with explanations)
Accurate voice and personality of Rachel is
portrayed
Accurate writing conventions: spelling,
punctuation, grammar, capitalization
Shows creativity, neatness, and effort

Criteria Checklist:
Option 5: Character Box

At least 5 items/props are created to be placed
in the Character Box
The Character Box is reasonably sized and
represents something relatable to the story
Each item/prop must have a little notecard
paired up with it to be supported with a direct
quotation from the text and why it is important
Accurate writing conventions: spelling,
punctuation, grammar, capitalization
Shows creativity, neatness, and effort



Criteria Checklist:
Option 6: Comic Strip

Must summarize the entire story from the
perspective of a character, or a narrator
Include the theme and main idea(s) of the story
Include both dialogue and internal thinking
Includes at least 3 direct quotations from the
text
Minimum 8 boxes, maximum 16 boxes
Shows creativity, neatness, and effort