The tall man of the title is both hurley and, in aboriginal culture, a malignant spirit capable of evil, a creature that can change shape at will in order to move around freely. Assignment title date rubric for the evaluation of a. This is designed for middle school students to share a book they have read with the class. This fiction book report template can be used for any fiction book, and the sections align to grades 46 common core state standards for literature. The most important thing is to tell a good story to the best of your ability. Use of characters, clues, and misleading clues are creative, surprising, original, and appropriate. The tall man is the story of palm island, the tropical paradise where one morning cameron. Julia denning jssica biel is the local nurse whose husband died years earlier. In fact most of the book is spent grappling with the apparent impossibility that a man devoted to his work in indigenous communities could attack an aboriginal man with such force that his liver is cleaved in two. The tall man weaves together the lives of cameron doomadgee and chris hurley, both thirtysix years old. His name was cameron doomadgee, and in her new book, tall man, chloe hooper sets out to tell his story. Analysis authors sources to show how used but few quotes doesnt show how used authors sources 50% of grade provides many pertinent examples provides some examples mentions authors ignores authors of authors use of evidence of authors use of evidence use of evidence use of evidence. The tall man lives in the hills but comes down and watches people while they are sleeping.
The prepublication hype about this book is intense. The object of a book talk is to convince the listener to read the book you are recommending, so you should choose one of your favorites. Crucible apprentice dead poets society critique dice your dragon. Postscript in 2010 the queensland police attempted to have the deputy coroners findings expunged from the records, allowing the acquittal to stand as the evidence of senior sergeant hurleys innocence. Major and minor characters are fullydeveloped and add flavor to the story. Contradiction is what defines the perspectives in this book. Book talk assignment and rubric grade 5 your book talk assignment involves delivering a 35 minute book talk to the class about one of the books you have read for independent reading. The tall man by chloe hooper penguin books australia. Rosie improved upon a rubric that i had shared with her by rethinking the categories, and creating very detailed guidelines for each section. The story of a death, a policeman, an island and a country the tall man is the story of palm island, the tropical paradise where one morning cameron doomadgee swore at a policeman and forty minutes later lay dead in a watchhouse cell. If you are looking for a great rubric book that isnt written like a textbook then this is it. Tall man, tall tale rubric to double check that you have done your very best on all of our activities.
Tall tales rubric the following sections may be includ ed for tall tales shared orally category 4 3 2 1 voice speaks with an appropriate volume. The teacher can then provide notes and comments about the students writing. If you love stranger things, prepare to be haunted by the tall man. An essential, musthave rubric for language arts classes. The paper contains an insightful andor sophisticated thesis argumentative or expository in nature that fully addresses the prompt and is fully supported by relevant, accurate and. Organization does the text follow a typical chronological plot pattern, or is it more elaborate and unconventional. The tall man 2009 by chloe hooper is an award winning book of nonfiction which investigated the background to a tragic and explosive. Put any finishing touches on work that is not done. No descriptive words doesnt tell us who should read this book. I prefer that title to the other editions which was called tall man. Title and illustration clearly relate to the story. Postscript in 2010 the queensland police attempted to have the deputy coroners findings expunged from the records, allowing the acquittal to stand.
Students will need to negotiate the content used for each microassignment to ensure that there is no duplication. The tall man 2009 by chloe hooper is an award winning book of nonfiction which investigated the background to a tragic and explosive event which happened on palm island, queensland in november 2004 the tall man is the story of palm island, the tropical paradise where one morning cameron doomadgee swore at a policeman and forty minutes later lay dead in a watchhouse cell. What the tall man makes us understand is that if we fail to be our brothers keeper, we fail ourselves. Grading rubric for the childrens picture storybook. Doesnt give information about the characters doesnt give this information. Working in assessment this is the best book i have found for rubrics yet. Story includes characters, setting, clues, and misleading clues. The tall book is a celebration of the talladvantaged, which notes and explores the myriad benefits that come with living largefrom the simple pleasures of being able to see over crowds at a parade, to the professional joys of earning more money, and having others perceive you as a natural leader. The copy of this book that i have has the original blue cover with a red palm leaf on it and it is called the tall man. This rubric is based on the tall tales checklist, provided with the artsedge lesson, tall tales today. Hooper, whose novel, a childs book of true crime, was nominated. Category 4 3 2 1 title includes title, author, publisher and date, centered with title on first line, author on second, and publisher. I will read aloud the book paul bunyan 2004 by stephen kellogg.
Hooper, whose novel, a childs book of true crime, was nominated for the orange prize, became involved when a campaigning lawyer, andrew boe, took an interest in the case and wanted someone to write about it. The direction sheet is a simple list of what students need to include in their book talk and steps to complete it. The story of a death, a policeman, an island and a country. Always remember that my rubrics are guides, not rules. The tall man is the result of her many months of researching, reporting and reflecting. King establishes characters quickly, creating sympathy in the first few pages for ben richards whose 18monthold baby girl is suffering from a horrible cough, perhap. The title of chloe hoopers the tall man, already states the theme of contradiction that becomes evident in this book.
Signup for our free lesson plans and worksheets via email. The tall man is the story of palm island, the tropical paradise where one morning cameron doomadgee swore at a policeman and forty minutes later lay dead in a watchhouse cell. It is the story of that policeman, the tall, enigmatic christopher hurley who chose to work in some of the toughest and wildest places in australia, and of the. You may use this rubric to assess students writing at the end of the lesson. The tall man is an addictive and unforgettable blend of psychological suspense and spinetingling chills that will be perfect for fans of stephen king, ruth ware, sarah pinboroughs behind her eyes. I use the rubric to evaluate students as they share their books with the class.
Covered major aspects expl slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. The tall man is the story of a vicious and powerful being that has ruined the lives of a community, now marginalised and on the fridges of society. Since the children in the town have been going missing, people have said its an entity known as the tall man who has been taking them. The tall book also offers wellresearched explanations into the great unanswered questions of.
Qualitative scoring rubric for narrative textliterature. Use this rubric to grade writing samples, essays, short passages, or journal entries. Plagiarism results in a 0 for this portion of the assignment. Title and illustration are poorly done or do not relate to the story. It is a great way to promote the love of reading in your classroom. After writing an original tall tale with a partner, students will provide evidence from their story that corresponds with the elements of a tall tale. Book analysis poster rubric limited analysis of how the author used imagery, symbolism, tone, motifs, plot structure, and character.
It is written for a more academic audience meaning professors but the information can easily be adapted to any rubric. The novel describes a science fiction utopia where market capitalism and television game shows have spiraled out of control. The tall man is the story of the death of palm islander cameron mulrunji doomadgee, who in november 2004 swore at a policeman and fortyfive minutes later lay dead in a watch house cell the tall man tells the story of the subsequent trial and its repercussions which rippled through northeastern australia. Develop rubrics with your students for special writing projects such as reports, short stories, or journals. It clearly depicts that when you peel away the surface and the crust that has allowed to build in this community, despite how potmarked and ugly it might appear on the surface, the fruit inside is still wholesome and full of goodness. Mystery short story rubric 4 3 2 1 ideas and content. Atmospheric, gritty and original, the tall man takes readers to the heart of a struggle for power, revenge and justice. How important is it to the meaning of the film that. A literary analysis of the running man a short book kibin. Assessment rubric tall tales today lesson connection. Introduction of the story, coverage of the authors theme. Personal tall tale activity exaggeration activity personal tall tale rubric tall tales story map worksheet similiarities worksheet tall tales tchart the tale of john henry john henry comprehension questions tall tales wheel activity resource. I used the rubric, but i added more body paragraphs to tell the story of my sisters life. The organization, elements of summaries, grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling of a written piece are scored in this rubric.