This chapter-by-chapter graphic organizer helps students to recognize the metaphor of transformation that takes place in this novel. Students must record character traits for each person/chapter, both before they become involved with the garden and after. The organizer, which is 3 pages long, concludes with essay questions relating to the metaphor of transformation, which could serve as an assessment at the end of the novel.
I used this with my 7th graders and was amazed at what depths many students took this. It challenged my AG students, but was simple enough to help my special programs students to see the overall picture.
And because the organizer goes chapter by chapter through the novel, it is a great thing to have out in class each day--and helps to inspire excellent class discussions!
You will LOVE it!
Good idea, which I do intend to use. Pity about the spelling error.
September 9, 2010
What a wonderful reflection piece! I absolutely LOVE teaching Seedfolks and this assignment will be a great addition!
March 19, 2010
nice job
September 24, 2009
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Please check your spelling for lonely and the sentence structure for Ana Before the Garden in Seedfolks. These two really spoil an excellent idea.
September 9, 2010
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