5.2 Novel Study Reading Projects

Choice 3: Illustrated Family Tree

Create an illustrated family tree for one of the characters using the story as well as your imagination.  There should be at least 8 family members on your tree.  Include 5 well written paragraphs explaining the connection of 5 of the family members and identify their relationship as well as the impact on your character.

Begin by selecting one of the characters.  You might select the protagonist, for example.  Illustrate their family tree showing the relationship to your selected character.  Click here for an example of a family tree.  Your tree should include

• An illustration (may be hand-drawn, from the internet or from a magazine with proper references)
• A title (ex. Johnny Escapes)
• Lines to show the relationship to your character

Then write a well written paragraph for 5 of the family members.  Each paragraph must include the following:

• What is the relationship to your character?
• What type of relationship do they have?
• What effect does this relationship have on your character?
• Does your character change as a result of this relationship?  How?  or why not?

Content: Illustrated family tree with well 8 chosen relationships, 5 well-written explanations.

Organization: Includes major relationships in the correct familial order. Excellent pictures for each relationship. All important details are included.

Conventions: Proper punctuation and sentences.