Tuesday, October 24, 2017

THOMAS ASSIGNMENTS

Thomas Assignments- Block 1 and 2
  • There will be a quiz on FRIDAY over Inventors and Plot Structure. Please see the study guide and ELA notebook for help with these topics. 
  • The project for our class read aloud novel, Tuck Everlasting, is included below. Please let me know if you have any questions! 
TUCK EVERLASTING PROJECT

Imagine that the man in the yellow suit does not die. So now, he is still the owner of the woods and the tree with the magical spring water. He wants to sell the water to as many people as possible so that he can make as much money as possible! It is up to you to help him create an advertisement that will persuade people to buy and drink the water.

Advertisement Requirements
Be very persuasive! The man in the yellow suit wants lots of money! Make sure that your advertisement is not too creepy or gross. Creepy and gross advertisements will scare people away. No matter what type of advertisement you make, be sure to use respectful, persuasive words, pictures, and/or props. Each type of ad has different requirements that are explained below. Choose ONE advertisement below:

Television Commercial (Recorded)

(Pretend that the TV was already invented in 1880)

Television Commercial
(Live Skit)

(Pretend that the TV was already invented in 1880)

Large Poster

(Would be displayed in popular places in Treegap and other towns)
Persuasive Letter

(Would be mailed to many homes in Treegap and other towns)
Type a script for your commercial
30 seconds to 1 minute in length
Use at least 2 props
Record your commercial
Email the video to ejthomas@oconeeschools.org

Be ready to share your video with the class

Type a script for your commercial
30 seconds to 1 minute in length
Use at least 2 props




Be ready to present your commercial to the class
Design an eye-catching poster
Include pictures/color
Minimal amount of words




Be ready to share your poster with the class

Proper letter format
(Greeting, date,
indents, closing, and
signature)
At least 1 full page
Draw a simple border or include a small drawing


Be ready to share your letter with the class.

***THIS PROJECT IS DUE ON NOVEMBER 7th

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