Survival Toolkit Project Overview

Blackwell·

Literature

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Grade Level7th Grade

SubjectLiterature

Original Prompt

Create a project page for a 'Life as We Knew It Survival Toolkit' assignment where students design and document essential items and strategies for survival based on the novel's crisis scenario. Include 3-4 project options (e.g., physical toolkit with annotations, survival guide, resource allocation plan, emergency preparedness poster) with instructions, planning spaces, and a self-assessment checklist. Use a similar design and color scheme to the existing resource.

The Survival Toolkit project focuses on the novel 'Life as We Knew It', encouraging an exploration of its core themes such as survival, resourcefulness, and family dynamics in the face of disaster. Students will analyze the challenges faced by Miranda and her family after an asteroid collision with the moon causes catastrophic events. The project allows students to synthesize their understanding of the text through various creative options, such as assembling a physical toolkit of essential survival items, creating illustrated survival guides, or developing resource allocation plans. This multifaceted approach emphasizes textual analysis, thematic connections, and the development of critical thinking skills as students navigate through the narrative's profound themes and character journeys.