Option Two. New story for the collection. At least 600-800 words. Should match in tone and style w/Ray Bradbury; very descriptive, a lot of metaphor, maybe a twist. Needs a "Big Idea." This one is worth 75 instead of 60.
Option Three. Poster featuring 6 stories from the book.
Each should feature:
Title of story.
Headline. ("This is a story about ________!" Use the "Big
Idea" words.)
4-5 sentence summary for each.
Quote from the story.
Pic that represents the story's theme or plot or characters.
Option Four. Character Trading Cards. Pick 6 characters from throughout
the book.
Each one should have a picture of the character on one side, and
the following information on the other:
| Name:
Big Idea(s) Represented (w/example): Three words to describe (w/examples): Would Never: Prized Possessions: Might find him/her Reading: What does the Future hold? Quote: |
| Love | Loyalty | Friendship | Faith |
| Survival | Fear | Loneliness | Trust |
| Discovery | Jealousy | Sacrifice | Courage |
| Overcoming Stereotypes | Acceptance | Justice | Good vs. Evil |
| Perseverance/ Persistence | Guilt | Indecision | Overcoming Difficulty |
| Difficult Family Situation | Accepting Death | Moral Dilemma | Cultural Clash Traditions |
| Abuse or Mistreatment | Finding Yourself | Man vs. Nature (conflict) | Growing Older |
| War | Revenge | Not Feeling Accepted | Man vs. God (Religious) |
| Importance of Family | Importance of Traditions | Finding Happiness | Wisdom |
| Fairness | Unselfishness | Following a Dream | Discovering the Important Things in Life |
| Humility | Generosity (vs. Greediness) |