

LET IT SNOW DAVID SEDARIS MOVIE
It is not clear which character is speaking.Īctivity 3: Movie Script Create a movie script based on “Let it Snow”. There is not quite enough dialogue in this story, but it is always clear which character is speaking. There is too much dialogue in this story, but it is always clear which character is speaking. Dialogue There is an appropriate amount of dialogue to bring the characters to life and it is always clear which character is speaking. The final draft has more than 3 spelling and punctuation errors. There are 2-3 spelling and punctuation errors in the final draft. There is one spelling or punctuation error in the final draft. Character and place names that the author invented are spelled consistently throughout. Spelling and Punctuation There are no spelling or punctuation errors in the final draft. The author does not seem to have used much imagination. There is little evidence of creativity in the story. The author has tried to use his imagination. The story contains a few creative details and/or descriptions, but they distract from the story. The story contains a few creative details and/or descriptions that contribute to the reader's enjoyment. The author has really used his imagination.

Creativity The story contains many creative details and/or descriptions that contribute to the reader's enjoyment. No attempt has been made to relate the story to the assigned topic. Some of the story is related to the assigned topic, but a reader does not learn much about the topic. The story wanders off at one point, but the reader can still learn something about the topic. Most of the story is related to the assigned topic. Rubric for Activity 2 CATEGORY 4 3 2 1 Focus on Assigned Topic The entire story is related to the assigned topic and allows the reader to understand much more about the topic. Write your alternative solution into “Let it Snow” in substitution for David’s solution. Title page has fewer than 3 of the required elements.Īctivity 2: Alternative Solution Think up an alternative solution for David and his siblings to get back into the house other than making Tiffany lie in the middle of the street. Title page has the 3 of the 4 required elements. Title page has the title, author's name, illustrator's name, and the year. Title Page Title page has a graphic or fancy lettering, has the title, author's name, illustrator's name, and the year. The reader has trouble figuring out when and where the story took place. The reader can figure out when and where the story took place, but the author didn't supply much detail. Some vivid, descriptive words are used to tell the audience when and where the story took place. Setting Many vivid, descriptive words are used to tell when and where the story took place. Rubric for Activity 1 CATEGORY 4 3 2 1 Focus on Assigned Topic The entire story is related to the assigned topic and allows the reader to understand much more about the topic. Write an essay based on that incident like the way David Sedaris wrote “Let in Snow”. Īctivity 1: Write an Essay Think of a time when you made your parents angry. Create an alternative ending to the story. Outcome Choose from the following activities after reading “Let it Snow”: Write an essay about a time when you made your parents angry. Introduction Do you remember a time when you got into BIG trouble with your parents? Have you ever picked on a younger sibling or cousin before and made them do silly things? īackground In this webquest, you will choose from a variety of activities that will further enhance your reading comprehension while stimulating your creativity. “ Let It Snow” A short essay by David Sedaris By Van Tran English Grades: 10-12
