Final Project for Steal Away Home
As a final project for our novel Steal Away Home, we will be making a diorama. For this project, students will create a three dimensional scene from one of the chapters in the book. Students do not need to buy a lot of supplies because I grade on creativity, not on the price tag. Some items that students may want to use are action figures, legos, sticks, dirt, grass, and so on. Remember, the more creative the better. Try to use authentic items (like sticks to represent firewood).
To start, turn a shoebox (or similar sized box) on its side. Decorate the background of the box, and then set up the scene within the box. Make sure to secure all items; glue works best. The characters need to show action if possible; for example if Dana is reading the journal, she should have the book in her face instead of just hanging there. To assist in understanding the scene, a one paragraph description should be secured to the top of the box. If possible, the description needs to be typed; if access to a computer is unavailable, then it should be written in CURSIVE and in the student’s best handwriting. One final note: please make sure all of the items and characters are three dimensional and not flat.
DUE: Monday, February 11
If you have any other questions, please email or send a note.
Thanks,
Mr. Spahr
As a final project for our novel Steal Away Home, we will be making a diorama. For this project, students will create a three dimensional scene from one of the chapters in the book. Students do not need to buy a lot of supplies because I grade on creativity, not on the price tag. Some items that students may want to use are action figures, legos, sticks, dirt, grass, and so on. Remember, the more creative the better. Try to use authentic items (like sticks to represent firewood).
To start, turn a shoebox (or similar sized box) on its side. Decorate the background of the box, and then set up the scene within the box. Make sure to secure all items; glue works best. The characters need to show action if possible; for example if Dana is reading the journal, she should have the book in her face instead of just hanging there. To assist in understanding the scene, a one paragraph description should be secured to the top of the box. If possible, the description needs to be typed; if access to a computer is unavailable, then it should be written in CURSIVE and in the student’s best handwriting. One final note: please make sure all of the items and characters are three dimensional and not flat.
DUE: Monday, February 11
If you have any other questions, please email or send a note.
Thanks,
Mr. Spahr