LITERATURE PROJECT 2

Song or choral poem 

(adapted from the book read in class with Christmas motives)

Objectives:

                   Students will

·         recognize and relate specific information of the text to produce an adaptation

·         practice their oral skills in the presentation of their song or choral poem

·         use their people skills to organize the work in their teams

·         present a quality production according to the specifications

Procedure:

Ss will present a song or choral poem adapted from the book read in class as well as an illustration for the cover of their album and a live presentation.

1. The song must include:

-      rhyme and Christmas carol rhythm with a refrain.

-      a copy of the song must be printed and delivered to the teacher with a cover with the name of all participants.

-      a list or written petition to the principal and the English coordinator to ask for permission to take instruments to the school, if needed.

-  The teams will work on their songs or choral poems on the last week of November (25^th, 27^th, 28^th) and will be graded as classwork.

2. The album cover must include:

-      an album cover resembling a real cover from a band with illustrations and an imaginary list of songs as well as a booklet with the information of the ‘band’ or chorus

-      Students will work on the cover of their ‘album’ on December 2^nd

Students will have time to rehearse their songs or poems on December 4^th and 5^th

Presentations will be on December 7^th and 11^th