In Mitch Albom’s book Tuesdays
with Morrie, Morrie reminds readers about life lessons we ought to remember
but have somehow forgotten.
Your wisdom booklet will be due Wednesday, April 24th. This is the first Wednesday
after vacation. You will have ample time to work on it before vacation, and 2 nights after
vacation.
TASK:
Create a pocket-sized “wisdom booklet” featuring 10 examples
of Morrie’s wisdom as well as 10 examples of wisdom from inspirational people
in your own world. Your wisdom booklet should be at least 20 pages.
J
Your booklet should be pocket-sized.
J
The creatively-designed cover and all pages
should be made of durable material (consider scrapbooking materials, index
cards, other cardstock… not just computer or construction paper!)
J
The booklet should be appropriately bound (metal
rings, yarn, ribbon, fabric, etc.).
J
All text should be typewritten or carefully
written with a high-quality art pen.
J
Wisdom from Morrie should appear in quotation
marks with correct page numbers identified. Be sure to explain the meaning and
value of each Morrie quotation.
J
Wisdom from folks in your own world should
appear in quotation marks. Be sure to identify the original speaker and explain
the meaning and value of each quotation.
J
Include illustrations, design, symbols to
enhance the meaning of the text on each page.
J
Dedicate your booklet to someone special.
SCORING CRITERIA:
__ Booklet includes 10 wisdom
quotations from Morrie with page numbers.
__ The meaning of each
quotation from Morrie is thoroughly explained in student’s best language.
__ Booklet includes 10 wisdom
quotations from folks in student’s real world and clearly identifies them.
__ The meaning of each quotation
from folks in student’s real world is thoroughly explained in student’s best language.
__ Illustrations are
appropriate, creative, and enhance the meaning of each quotation.
__ Booklet is pocket-sized,
bound, durable enough to survive many years of use, and appealing to bookstore
shoppers.
__ All text is carefully
proofread. No MUG errors appear.
* Many students produce professional-looking booklets packed
with high-quality writing and give the books to parents for Mother’s and
Father’s day. J
