A
Lesson Before Dying
Creative
Options
Listed below are some ideas of
possible projects to do over the novel. We will give you a little
time to work in class, but it is your responsibility to take this
project seriously and work outside of class. We expect quality
work. You may use your notes, study guides, the novel, the movie,
and our discussions for ideas. We will be glad to help you as
much as we can. Ultimately, though, this is your assignment. Good
luck!
The projects are due _____ Thursday,
Dec. 18, 2003_______________________
- We’ve read Jefferson’s
diary. Write a diary from Miss Emma or Tante Lou’s
perspective. What issues would trouble the women? What
would they try to do? What would their daily life be
like? Use your imagination to get inside their minds and
thoughts. The entries could continue after
Jefferson’s death. Your diary needs to have at
least five entries.
- Write a series of at least
three poems from the perspectives of Miss Emma,
Tante Lou, the Sheriff, Jefferson, or Grant. What are
their personalities and beliefs? Remember, poems
don’t have to rhyme! Your poems should be typed.
- You are Jefferson’s defense
attorney. What would you have said to have him found not
guilty? Come up with a defense you think would work.
Either write out a defense strategy or make a detailed
poster describing it. The written defense should be at
least two typed pages. Your defense should be significantly
different than the defense attorney’s
argument in the book.
Rubric
Guidelines followed
correct number of poems, journal
entries, etc.
/5
Originality/Creativity/Neatness
/10
Correct spelling/grammar/mechanics
/10
Presentation
Explain and share your project with
the class
/10
Total points possible /35