I Am the Cheese Projects
Choose one of the following options.
Jump to Rubric Dear Diary
Write at least five entries from Adam's diary that would fit within the action of the book. Be sure to portray his emotional state at each chosen time. Include mentions of other characters and how Adam feels about each one. Be sure you label each entry with a date and some indicator of where he is while he is writing.
Piles of Paperwork
Prepare at least five daily reports from Mr. Grey, or Brint, to his supervisors. Use headings and some technical jargon to make them appear authentic. Be sure they are dated. You may focus on both Adam and his parents. Do not merely summarize what has happened, but include the character's thoughts and recommendations for future actions.
Travelogue
On posterboard, create an illustrated timeline of Adam's "travels". Include pictures and captions of major incidents. Pictures can be original drawings or cut from magazines. You may include maps if you wish. Monument is based on Leominster, Massachussetts. Rutterburg is completely fictional.
Collage
On posterboard, create a collage that illustrates the novel. Choose pictures and words from magazines that illustrate the events, themes, and atmosphere of the novel. Also, write a paragraph at least 100 words long explaining your choices.
If you are already a fan of either show, you may write a comparison/contrast paper, at least three paragraphs long. You must be well versed in either show. Watching only one episode will not help you. If you choose The X-Files, be sure that you have watched the show for more than one season. You may focus on either show or discuss both of them. Address at least three of following questions in your paper.
The X-Files and/or
Dark Angel Comparison
- How does the issue of trust affect the main characters of the shows and the book?
- Mulder and Scully trust Skinner and the Lone Gunmen. Max trusts Logan. Is there anyone Adam can trust? How does this relationship, or the lack of one, compare to the previously mentioned relationships?
- How are all the characters at the mercy of the government? How do they choose to deal with this fact? Do any of the television characters make similar choices to Adam's?
- All of the characters are on the run, in various ways. How does this affects their lives?
- Why are the shows and the book popular? What is it about the ideas of escape, conspiracy, and a too powerful government that is appealing?
Your paper must meet the regular writing standards.
Rubric
- Organization (20 points) Is the project arranged in a clear coherent way? Are all requirements fulfilled? Is it faithful to the assignment?
- Style (10 points) Is the project creative/clever/appealing? Does it show insight into the novel?
- Literacy (15 points) Is the project neat and well-edited? Does it contain correct spelling and grammar? Five points will be deducted for any fragments or run-ons.
- Miscellaneous (5 points) What is the overall quality of the work?
The Farmer in the Dell
The farmer in the dell,
The farmer in the dell,
Hi-ho, the derry-o,
The farmer in the dell.The farmer takes a wife,
The farmer takes a wife,
Hi-ho, the derry-o,
The farmer takes a wife.The wife takes a child,
The wife takes a child,
Hi-ho, the derry-o,
The wife takes a child.The child takes a nurse,
The child takes a nurse,
Hi-ho, the derry-o,
The child takes a nurse.The nurse takes the cow,
The nurse takes the cow,
Hi-ho, the derry-o,
The nurse takes the cow.
The cow takes a dog,
The cow takes a dog,
Hi-ho, the derry-o,
The cow takes a dog.The dog takes a cat,
The dog takes a cat,
Hi-ho, the derry-o,
The dog takes a cat.The cat takes a rat,
The cat takes a rat,
Hi-ho, the derry-o,
The cat takes a rat.The rat takes the cheese,
The rat takes the cheese,
Hi-ho, the derry-o,
The rat takes the cheese.The cheese stands alone,
The cheese stands alone,
Hi-ho, the derry-o,
The cheese stands alone.
Interview with Robert Cormier
A few discusson questions
Background provided by Lewis Eaton's "Professional Image" Backgrounds
Graphics provided by Hee Yun's Graphic Collection and The Gif Animation Site
