The Bluest EyeScrapbook Project

Ms. Z. AlemanEnglish III

As a class, you will create the visual story of The Bluest Eye from your

point of view. Each of you will contribute a 1 pg. gift to add to the

scrapbook that will be Pecola’s only link to her

life.

Step 1:*Choose a character from a hat

*More than one person may have the same character

*You may work in pairs

Step 2:

*Using the text, find an instance or event in that character’s life that made an impact or had a life changing effect on him/her.

Step 3:*Type a 1 page paraphrase/synopsis of what that event is. Be sure to use specific examples. Include reasons you believe this to be the culminating moment in the character’s life. (chapter/pg.)

Step 4:*Create a Scrapbook Page*A memory to keep for posterity*A reminder from your Point of View*Show what happened…..*Include all scrapbook decorations appropriate to the character and event

Step 5:*Include a caption describing the character. It must be verbatim from the book; include page number

Step 6:*Assemble the articles, pictures, captions and as many items as you can in a strategic layout*Remember: the purpose is to trigger memories of the past *Glue your synopsis to back of scrapbook page

Step 7:*Present your page in class*Include information from your paraphrase/synopsis*Tell us why you chose this event & why Pecola should remember it

Step 8:*Choose a song that best describes your character/event/memory/action*Provide a sample*provide lyrics and explanation

TEACHER TIPS:*Use creative ways to show you read and understood the book

* Use colors…not just blue*Use labels and captions

*Anyone who read the novel should look at your page and tell

what event it is from the book (for a better grade)

RUBRICGrade 1……….Typed SynopsisGrade 2……….Character/Event/CaptionGrade 3……....Scrapbook PageGrade 4……….Oral PresentationGrade 5……….Music Sample & Lyric

Explanation

I will place your pages into an actual scrapbook

which would be what Pecola would look at in order to reminisce. You

may decorate it for extra credit