7th grade Seed folks Assignment

 

        Seedfolks Writing Assignment: Developing a new character

Goals: 
• To use prior knowledge about characters and point of view to develop a new character for the book 
Seedfolks.
• Stories will be put together to create a collection of Team 2 “Seedfolks” stories.

Learning Results: 
B: Literature and Culture
E. Process of Writing
F: Standard English Conventions

Assignment: Paul Fleischman gives each character a distinct background, voice, set of problems, needs 
and goals. Your goal is to contribute to the Seedfolks book by creating a new character to add to the 
book. Tell the story from that character’s point of view. Include:
• their name
• where they are from, 
• what brings them to the garden 
• problems?
• what do they plant
• what do they gain from the experience
• written in 1st person – from the character’s view point.

Brainstorm:   Use an Inspiration Web to help you plan out your story.
Rough draft: Write a rough draft of your story
Revise:  Make sure your story meets the requirements/
Final copy:  Type your final copy  Give it a title

Requirements: 
Meet above story requirements.
Show creativity – show the character’s voice
About 350 words long
Size 12 – double spaced
Use standard English conventions

Due Dates:  Rough draft:    5/28              Final copy: 6/6
Extra Credit:  Add an illustration that relates to your character
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