1. Modernism through Ellen Foster Created by Laurie Fay Lafayette High School Wildwood, MO

2. These are your groups. (Group colors are coordinated to match your group’s character.) AaronKatie RyanMelissa JohnDana AndrewJackie SteveAnna TomRachel KevinErica SeanBrian

3. Here are the characters according to colors: Ellen Foster Mama’s Mama Aunt NadineNew Mama

4. PHASE 1 Create a sketch of your character. Include both indirect and direct characterization. Color and label your sketch.

5. PHASE 2 You must create an interview: Decide what 5 questions you would ask to better understand your character. Also, try to put yourself inside your character’s world. Answer for him/her.

6. PHASE 3 Choose 2 of the following 3 choices Choose one scene that best exemplifies your character and act it out with all members participating. Write a journal as your character with at least 4 full page entries. Create a song describing your character’s experience within the book.

8. ELLEN FOSTER PRESENTATION RUBRIC 9-10 = excellent, 7-8 = very good, 5-6 = good, 3-4 = satisfactory, 1-2 = poor, and 0 = unsatisfactory. Possible PointsPoints EarnedComments Character sketch provides in depth look at direct/indirect characterization. 10 Interview questions are thought-provoking and answers use details from the text for support. 10 Presentation was well planned and coherent. 10 Presenters were models of thoughtfulness. Explanations and reasons given for conclusions of other 2 choices. 10 Communication aids were clear and useful. 10 Total Possible Points50