4.2 Reading Projects-Unit 4

Overview

Consider again the question posed at the beginning of this unit: So, in what ways do people form and express their identity?

For your reading project for this unit, choose ONE of the following choices and click on the related page in this book to get more details:

A. Create a graphic image that represents your interpretation of one of the poems from this unit. Include two well written paragraphs one explaining why you created the image you did. Your second paragraph should be a mini-biography on the author of the poem.

B.  Design your own totem pole using First Peoples' symbols that relate to your own identity. Include a well written paragraph describing what each symbol means and why you chose it.

C. Create a family coat of arms. Include a well written paragraph explaining the connection to your identity  of each chosen symbol. 

Choice 1: Graphic Image

Create a graphic image that represents your interpretation of one of the poems from this unit. Include two well written paragraphs one explaining why you created the image you did. Your second paragraph should be a mini-biography on the author of the poem.

Organization: Graphic is well polished for publishing and speaks to the theme of identity and 2 paragraphs have been included.

Content: Graphic is well polished for publishing and speaks to the theme of identity. Paragraphs are well written with clear explanations for choices and pertinent information about the poet.

Conventions: Use proper punctuation and sentences, and, paragraph formatting.

Choice 2: Totem Pole

All symbols on a totem pole represent something.

Carefully choose symbols that represent who  you are. Include a well written paragraph describing what each symbol means and why you chose it.

Content: Is original and creative, not a totem pole from the internet. Includes evidence of the connection to your identity of each symbol.

Organization: Well written paragraph that flows nicely with proper paragraph conventions. Totem pole is present in a polished fashion (not a sketch but with color or at minimum fine lining)

Conventions: Proper punctuation and sentences.

Choice 3: Coat of Arms

During the Middle Ages it was common for a knight to decorate his shield with colorful images. This was known as a Coat of Arms. Some of these images represented the knight's personal qualities (e.g. lion to show bravery). Others represented the knights family.

Create a Coat of Arms containing pictures/symbols that best represent who you are and your cultural background. Add an image to each section of the blank example. You can draw your own images or use digital photos or art you have printed form your computer.  Some things you might want to include are:

• things about your family background and/or cultural background
• your hobbies
• things about Canada or your community that are important to you
• personal interests or concerns

Include a well written paragraph describing each image in  your Coat of Arms. What does it represent? Why is it important to you?

Click on the Coat of Arms to open the template for creating your own.

Content: Each image clearly and accurately describes something about you and your view of you cultural identity is clear. You have included a well written paragraph.

Organization: Each section of the Coat of Arms contains a different image. Coat of Arms is creatively and thoughtfully designed.

Conventions: Proper punctuation and sentences.