Listening &

Speaking
Projects

Interview Show
Category: Listening and Speaking
Description:
Imagine you are a successful TV host like Oprah, Ellen, or Jimmy Fallon. You
will write up and perform an interview with a character(s) from the
novel. Prepare questions to give to a character in the novel. You can audio
record yourself as both the interviewer and the character, or you may video
record you and a partner performing the interview. Your questions must
be clear, detailed, and deep. Dont simply ask, Whats your name? or,
How are you? Instead, ask deeper questions that have to make you think
deep about how the character would respond. Write a script before you film
and make sure you answer each question how you feel the character would
answer them-be honest and be true to the character. Make sure that
your interview demonstrates and comments on your novels worldview.
Outcomes:
General Outcome 2: Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to
comprehend and respond personally and critically to oral, print and other media texts.

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2.3
2.4

Use Strategies and Cues

Respond to Texts
Understand Forms, Elements and Techniques
Create Original Text

Step by
Step:_____________________________________________________
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1. Begin by choosing a person from your novel to interview on your show.
Make a mind map and brainstorm questions AND answers for your
interview
2. Your interview should have questions that explain and show the
audience:
a. A deep understanding about your character and their journey
b. The worldview of your novel
i. Clearly demonstrate worldview and what is important, or of
value, to your character in their answers.

3. Give your talk show a unique name and if you wish, come up with a fun
theme song and intro. Is your talk show going to be more serious or
more lighthearted? Make it your own!
4. It is highly recommended that you write down a script of your
questions and answers. This will make the filming process smooth
and organized, and give you an opportunity to make sure you are
showing the Renaissance worldview.
5. Dress up like your character and go all out for your talk show make it
YOURS!
6. Film your interview on a robust device. Edit for any possible sound
clips, text, or voice-overs.
7. Remember: you are being marked on the information you are
SPEAKING.
8. Hand in to Google Classroom.
Supplies Needed:
Chrome book
Access to Internet & Google Docs
Your Novel
Google Classroom
Robust Device to film
Any other items you may require for your talk show (props, etc.)

Create a Soundtrack
Category: Listening and Speaking
Description:
Create a soundtrack for your novel, as if it were going to be made into a
movie. YOU are the musical director! Your job is to present your soundtrack
to the movie producer. You must explain why you chose each song and
provide a timeline where the song would play according to the plot and
why. You must also provide a song for the main character in your novel, and
explain why this song is their theme song. You must have a minimum of
10 songs, with one at the opening of the novel, one at the ending of
the novel, a theme song for your character, and one for each of the
major plot points in the novel. You must play clips of these songs and
analyze them. You will also have to analyze the songs you chose and provide
a rationale for why you want them in the movie- what do they mean to the
novel? How do these songs represent the worldview? You will record
your presentation to the director on an iPad or robust device.
Outcomes:
General Outcome 2: Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to
comprehend and respond personally and critically to oral, print and other media texts.

2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4

Use Strategies and Cues

Respond to Texts
Understand Forms, Elements and Techniques
Create Original Text

Step by
Step:_____________________________________________________
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1. Begin by brainstorming a list of the moments in the novel you want to
choose songs for. Write down this list on a GoogleDoc to stay
organized.
2. Look up songs that could work as a theme song for your main
character.
a. Why did you choose this song?

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b. What does this song mean? What is the metaphor or figurative

meaning of the song?
c. How does this song relate to your character and to the
worldview of your novel?
Continue to answer the questions listed above in step #2 for additional
songs: songs for other characters, the beginning of your novel, end of
your novel, and all other important moments or scenes.
Hint: you can choose any type of music you want-acoustic, symphony,
pop, rock, jazz, electronic, etc. Just remember: it must fit in with a
specific moment or person from your novel.
Make sure you analyze each song and can prove why it should be in
the movies soundtrack.
Write up a script proving your playlist and how it accompanies the
novels main themes, characters, and provides a worldview.
Remember: this is what you will say aloud to the movie producer!
Record your presentation.
Hand in to Google Classroom

Supplies Needed:
Chrome book
Access to Internet & Google Docs
Your Novel
Google Classroom
Access to itunes/youtube/songza/applemusic/Spotify, etc.
Any other additional materials you may want for your soundtrack
Additional Resources:
Look up soundtracks to movies!

Circle Justice Debate

Category: Listening and Speaking
Description:
Prepare and present a debate about the benefits or problems associated
with Circle Justice. Do you think it is a good idea for our society to use
Circle Justice or not? Do this with a partner and come up with points for
BOTH sides of the argument. You will record your debate-one partner will
be FOR Circle Justice and the other partner will be AGAINST Circle Justice.
Your job in this assignment is to show BOTH SIDES and WHY! You will need a
minimum of 4 arguments for each side (minimum of 8 arguments total=4
YES Circle Justice and 4 NO Circle Justice) with an explanation for each
argument point. You must use some evidence from the novel and can also
research about Circle Justice online. At the end of your debate you will both
come to a decision on whether you believe Circle Justice should be a part of
our justice system or not.
Outcomes:
General Outcome 2: Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to
comprehend and respond personally and critically to oral, print and other media texts.

2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4

Use Strategies and Cues

Respond to Texts
Understand Forms, Elements and Techniques
Create Original Text

Step by
Step:_____________________________________________________
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1. Begin by brainstorming a PROS and CONS list for Circle Justice. What
do you think? Brainstorm with your partner every point you can think
of.
2. Think back to the novel-what are some key points addressed about
Circle Justice in the novel? (Chapters 1-3 talk a lot about why people
go to Circle Justice, later in the novel you can observe the
transformation of Circle Justice)

3. Begin to create your debate. It is highly suggested you write a script

to ensure you stay focused, on track, and address your key points.
Organize your debate so that it goes:
a. FOR Circle Justice
b. A rebuttal AGAINST Circle Justice
c. FOR Circle Justice
d. A rebuttal AGAINST Circle Justice
e. Do this until you have covered at least 4 argument points
f. Reach a decision on whether you believe Circle Justice should be
part of our justice system or not.
4. Film your presentation.
5. Remember: You are being marked on the information you
present and SPEAK!
6. Hand in to Google Classroom
Supplies Needed:
Chrome book
Access to Internet & Google Docs
Your Novel
Google Classroom
Robust Device to film on
Any other additional materials you may want for your debate (props,
costumes, etc.)
Additional Resources:
How to Debate http://www.wikihow.com/Debate
High School Debate Example Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=Tgtdd1q6tnA
How To Debate (Simon Fraser University )
http://www.sfu.ca/cmns/130d1/HOWTODEBATE.htm

Character Trial
Category: Listening and Speaking
Description:
Hold a mock trial to permit a character to defend what he/she has done in
some controversial scene in your novel. A trial can test someones actions or
prove them guilty/innocent. You must have two sides to your trial: a side
DEFENDING the characters action, and an opposing side that
DISAGREES with the characters actions. You are required to script your trial
and have your main arguments written out. Have a detailed plan for how
you want your trial to happen and practice your main arguments. Remember:
One of you will DEFEND the character and the other will DISAGREE with the
character-you must use FACTS to support your side! Go back in the novel
and find quotes and evidence to support your chosen sides
argument. Film or record your trial.
Outcomes:
General Outcome 2: Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to
comprehend and respond personally and critically to oral, print and other media texts.

2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4

Use Strategies and Cues

Respond to Texts
Understand Forms, Elements and Techniques
Create Original Text

Step by
Step:_____________________________________________________
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1. Begin by brainstorming a FOR and AGAINST list about your characters
actions, preferably in a controversial scene of the novel. What do you
think? Brainstorm with your partner every point you can think of.
2. Ask yourself: what are the ramifications of this action? How have my
characters actions affected others? Positively or negatively? Think
deeply and critically. Answer the why and the how of their
actions.
3. Go back in to the novel and find quotes and evidence to use in your
trial. All trials need hard evidence. Your evidence will be quotes and
experiences from your novel.

4. Begin to create your trial. Decide who will be who, and what order you
will speak in. It is highly suggested you write a script to ensure
you stay focused, on track, and address your key arguments.
5. Please have a minimum of 4 arguments from each side-you can rebut
or disagree with these on the opposing side.
6. Film your mock trial.
7. Remember: You are being marked on the information you
present and SPEAK!
8. Hand in to Google Classroom
Supplies Needed:
Chrome book
Access to Internet & Google Docs
Your Novel
Google Classroom
Robust Device to film on
Any other additional materials you may want for your trial (props,
costumes, etc.)
Additional Resources:
A classroom blog with tips for mock trials: https://mocktrialblog.com

Movie Trailer
Category: Listening and Speaking
Description:
Imagine that you are one of the most successful movie directors in the world.
Your novel study has just been offered a movie deal and you have been hired
to create the trailer! You will create an exciting movie trailer for your novel
and highlight the main events and themes to the audience. You will be
expected to provide engaging visuals, music, and text highlighting Coles
journey. Get creative with your trailer are you an action and drama
movie director like Martin Scorcese or are you a director of romantic
comedies or 3D like James Cameron? Your trailer must provide a detailed
overview of the novel and leave the audience wanting to read the book!
Create a script and use voice over in your trailer. Remember: this project is
about the information you speak!
Outcomes:
General Outcome 2: Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to
comprehend and respond personally and critically to oral, print and other media texts.

2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4

Use Strategies and Cues

Respond to Texts
Understand Forms, Elements and Techniques
Create Original Text

Step by
Step:_____________________________________________________
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1. Begin by brainstorming important symbols, themes, and moments
from your novel. Your movie trailer needs to provide an overview of
your novel-that means that your trailer must provide all of the
important info!!

2. Make sure that your movie trailer also

demonstrates the worldview from your
novel.
3. Think about your favourite movie trailers
and why or how were they your
favourites? Do you like funny movie
trailers? Do you like trailers because
they are dark and mysterious?
4. It is recommended you write down your
script before you do the voiceover sections of your movie trailer. Using
a script will help with staying consistent during filming, and provides
extra information for your teacher to assess.
5. Begin to create your movie trailer on a robust device and get
creative. You can use iMovie on an iPad and insert photos, videos,
and voice overs.
6. ALWAYS SAVE YOUR WORK especially if filming on ipad, etc.
7. Get creative and think outside of the box!
Supplies Needed:
Chromebook
Access to Internet & Google Docs
Your Novel
Google Classroom
Robust Device
Paper and pencils
Patience
Any other materials or items you need for your movie trailer
(costumes, props, etc)
Additional Resources:
How to use iMovie and the iPad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=TzkMWIj7ywc

Town Speech
Category: Listening and Speaking
Description:
You will create and present a speech about important themes and life
lessons from your novel. At town hall meetings, people from the
community get together to discuss important issues and events that affect
the community. Sometimes, they discuss problems that have risen, and other
times they celebrate accomplishments. Town hall meetings are important in
communities because they allow people to gather and share information that
impacts their daily lives. Your job is to lead the town meeting and give a
speech. Your speech will be about the important themes and life lessons
from your novel. For example, if you read Touching Spirit Bear, then your
town hall meeting may take place in Minneapolis, where Cole is from, and
you might give a speech about Circle Justice, how it helped Cole, and the
benefits of it to society. You might also give a speech about the at.oow, the
spirits of animals, or the circle of life. Go back in the novel and find quotes
and evidence to support your speech and the information you share
with your community. Film or record your town hall speech.
Outcomes:
General Outcome 2: Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to
comprehend and respond personally and critically to oral, print and other media texts.

2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4

Use Strategies and Cues

Respond to Texts
Understand Forms, Elements and Techniques
Create Original Text

Step by
Step:_____________________________________________________
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1. Begin by brainstorming the important moments, life lessons, or
symbols from your novel. Decide on what you want to share with your
community. Some questions to ask yourself are:
a. What do I need to tell my community from my novel?

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b. Are there any important life lessons that can be learned from my
novel?
c. Are there important symbols from my novel that I should share
with my community?
d. Can I help my community by sharing anything from my novel?
Draft up a script. Using a script will help you stay organized and on
track as you film your town hall speech.
Remember: You are being marked on the information you
present and SPEAK!
Film your town speech on a robust device and get creative! Make
your speech memorable and do it in character, really go all out!
Hand in to Google Classroom

Supplies Needed:
Chromebook
Access to Internet & Google Docs
Your Novel
Google Classroom
Robust Device to film on
Any other additional materials you may want for your town speech
(props, costumes, etc.)
Additional Resources:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/careers/careeradvice/how-to-hold-a-successful-town-hall-meeting/article594488/