Aunt Alexandra's Tea Party and Sing-a-long
You are cordially invited to tea with Miss Alexandra!
We will dine and delight with all the famous Maycomb citizens!
Your Responsibilities:
* You have been cast as a character!
* Be very familiar with that character; you will assume his/her identity!
* Bring a southern-style dish (soul food) for the social hour.
* Wear one article of clothing or an accessory that suits your character.
* Interact with others as your character.
* Complete character song assignment.
* Share your character song with Miss Caroline (your teacher) and the other residents of Maycomb.
Character Song
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Assuming your character role for the tea party, you must select ONE song that best represents your character. WHY does this song represent your character?
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In choosing your song, consider your character’s:
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overall personality
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general characteristics-don’t limit yourself to his or her physical attributes
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primary conflict, thoughts, emotions, etc.
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the “aha” moment in the story
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If you are portraying a minor character in the novel, you can focus on the setting or theme or the resolution of the story
- Analyze the lyrics, tempo, melody, etc. This analysis must be typed and at least one page in length. Hand it in on Thursday, November 20.
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You will graded on your ability to make insightful connections between ideas and information in the text to your selected song.
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Make sure the lyrics are appropriate.
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Here’s the link for the rubric will be using:
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Casting:
Atticus - Jamie
Scout - Hannah
Jem - Zach
Boo - Kevin
Tom Robinson - Christian
Heck Tate - Graham
Judge Taylor - Ethan
Aunt Alexandra
Mrs. Dubose
Mayella Ewell - Jacqueline
Dill - Griffin
Aunt Stephanie
Miss Maudie - Grace
Bob Ewell - Brendan
Calpurnia - Matthew
Walter Cunningham ( Jr. or Sr.) JR - Tommy
Bonus! Bonus! Bonus! Bonus! Bonus! Bonus! Bonus! Bonus! Bonus!
You will receive extra points if you:
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dress (from head to toe) as your character
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bring a (school-appropriate) three-dimensional prop that suits your character
This will be GRADED!!
Assuming your character role for the tea party, you must select ONE song that best represents your character. WHY does this song represent your character?
In choosing your song, consider your character’s:
- overall personality
- general characteristics-don’t limit yourself to his or her physical attributes
- primary conflict, thoughts, emotions, etc.
- the “aha” moment in the story
- If you are portraying a minor character in the novel, you can focus on the setting or theme or the resolution of the story
You will graded on your ability to make insightful connections between ideas and information in the text to your selected song.
Make sure the lyrics are appropriate.
Here’s the link for the rubric will be using:
dress (from head to toe) as your character
bring a (school-appropriate) three-dimensional prop that suits your character