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** Final Project ** You have read about how Arnold grapples with the different messages and expectations he is given about who he is. For your final project, you will choose a character and use visual art (a drawing, painting, or other representation) to depict how that character faces the **“struggle between being an individual and being a member of the community.”** You may choose Arnold Spirit and utilize your “Who am I?” Notes as a resource, or you may choose another character or poem narrator from this unit. This project has 2 parts: Some questions to spark your thinking: Is the character given mixed messages? How do the messages conflict? Does the character feel pressured? Are their positive role models in the character’s life? How does the character find hope? What are his or her dreams? Who or what encourages those dreams? Who is the character on the outside? On the inside? How do expectations affect people in general? How do stereotypes affect people? Final Project Rubric: || || ||
 * //Absolutely True Diary of A Part-Time Indian// **** by Sherman Alexi **
 * Create an illustration that expresses the particular struggle of that character. Incorporate details from his or her life and the messages they are given about who they are. How do they resolve that struggle or find hope? There is lots of room for creativity here. You can draw, paint, or use technological resources.
 * Explain your representation in a paragraph. Tell in words what the illustration represents about the character’s struggle. Use details from the illustration and from the text.
 * || ** STUDENT EVALUATION ** || ** TEACHER EVALUATION ** ||
 * ** Artistic Component (50) **
 * Neat
 * Clear title that corresponds with images
 * Portrays complex ideas
 * Effective use of color || || ||
 * ** Written Component (50) **
 * Clear topic sentence
 * Supportive sentences based in details of your illustration and of the text you choose.
 * Shows deep thinking
 * Proper use of English conventions
 * ** TOTAL (100) ** || || ||