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grade IB magnet additional requirement

Teacher – Mrs. Keeler

1. Read: Seedfolks

by Paul Fleishman

2. Complete the Character Guide on your own paper, printed or typed.

3. Choose one of the following activities based on the IB Learner Profile:

a. Write a 5 – 7 paragraph essay identifying 3 of the Learner Profiles

your selected character exhibits. Make sure you fully explain the

profile and how your character fits that trait. Include specific

examples from the book. This must be typed, double-spaced and

typed (size 12 Times New Roman or Arial font). FCAT Writes Rubric

will be used to grade the essay.

b. A poster identifying three of the Learner Profiles your selected

character exhibits. Poster must include the following:

i. Name of the character

ii. Graphic representation (drawing or photo) of what you think

the character looks like.

iii. The 3 Learner Profiles you have selected clearly identified and

explained.

iv. Explanation of how the character fits those traits. Include

specific examples from the book to support your choices.

v. Color! Creativity! Neatness!

Exploring the Folks in Seedfolks

Character Guide

Selected character:___________________________

Describe your character in as much detail as possible.

Name, Age, Gender, Ethnicity, First Language, etc.

What is his/her story? What conflict, problem, or loss does he or she face? How

does his/her interaction with the garden help?

What is his/her closest connection to farming?

What is the character’s role in the garden? (founder, participant, observer,

problem-solver)

What do you learn about the community and the garden through your character?

What about your character’s “voice”? Can you hear him/her speaking? Does

he/she have an accent? Describe the voice of your character as you hear it.

What do you predict will happen next in this character’s life?

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