Les Misérables Project Cube
Due: March 2nd
Choose from the projects below. Each column lets you know how many points you can earn for each activity in that column. You must choose three 10 point
activities, one 30 point activity, and one 40 point activity. All written work must be typed, and double-spaced, using one inch margins.
10 points (Choose 3) 30 points: Performance (Choose one) 40 points (Choose one)
Type a journal entry from Jean Valjean’s perspective Each of the following performance activities must be ready The following 40 point activities should be
reflecting on his reasons for stealing the loaf of bread to present in front of the class on March 2nd. Late executed with the majority of your time devoted to
that landed him in prison for 19 years. This must be at presentations will not be accepted. it. Make sure that what you turn in is quality
least 10 sentences. A graphic may be added. All videos must be compatible with the school’s computers!! work.
Type a letter from Fantine to Cosette, reflecting on what Memorize a 2-minute monologue from the novel and Create a board game for Les Misérables. Involve
she would like to say to her if she were still alive. Don’t perform it for the class. It must be typed and include stage as many characters, places, events and images as
forget to follow the format of a letter! This must be 10 at directions. you can. Type a set of rules and create game
least sentences. A graphic may be added. pieces.
Create an illustrated picture dictionary for the novel’s 10 Conduct a talk show with up to 3 characters from the novel Using quotes and images from the novel, create a
of the 25 vocabulary words using the template as guests. Type a script up and add stage directions. It must scrapbook that encapsulates a character. It must be
downloaded from your teacher’s website. All include props and can be filmed or performed live (3-5 on 8 ½ x 11 paper and at least 10 pages. Images
illustrations must be hand-drawn and in color. minutes). 30 points per actor. must be created by the student.
Type an obituary for Fantine, Valjean or Javert. Use a Make a film of yourself and 2 of your classmates acting out a Draw a storyboard mounted on construction paper
newspaper obituary as a model and include a picture of short scene (3-5 minutes) from the novel. Bring it in on your with at least eight detailed images (8½ x 11) that
the person you are creating the obituary for. This flash drive so that it is easily accessible to the school’s tell the story of Les Misérables. Type captions of
must be at least 10 sentences. computer. It must include props. 30 points per actor. 1-2 sentences for the images in a Word document
and paste them below the images. Do not copy and
paste entire images. No clip art allowed; only
original sketches!
Type a eulogy (a statement of praise for someone’s life Type a short movie script (with 2 classmates) of a scene (3-5 On a foam board, create a 3-D map of Paris with
after they’re dead- often read at funerals and memorials) minutes) from the novel that you have modernized. It must the key places on it from the novel. Draw pictures
for Gavrouche or Bishop Bienvenu and include a picture. include props and can be filmed or performed live. This on the map and include labels with a 1-2 sentence
This must be at least 10 sentences. awards 30 points for each participant. description to show the action that took place there.
Using wordle.net, create a “word cloud” on one of the Type and perform a theme song (whatever genre you Record an original soundtrack for the novel using
main characters found in the novel. You must use at prefer…rap, pop, country, etc.) of at least 16 lines per person music from today. There must be at least 13 songs
least 15-20 words, including the characters name, to about the novel. It can be about a character from his/her and a 3-sentence explanation for your reasoning in
describe your character. Read the FAQ to make your perspective, about the plot, a theme, etc. It must include choosing each song and what or whom it represents
word cloud better. **It does not save in-between props and can be filmed or performed live. (3-5 minutes) in the novel. The CD must have a decorative CD
sessions. case. Lyrics must be appropriate for school.
Create a colored sketch that illustrates a theme in Les
Misérables. This can be an image of one or more
characters doing something. Include a short description
of the illustration and how it depicts the theme (4 to 5
sentences).