Holes Combination Final Project- 50 points total

Holes Combination Final Project- 50 points total

**DUE MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2011**

Holes Family Tree Project - (20 points)

Stanley Yelnat’s family history goes all the way back to his great-great grandfather, Elya Yelnats.  Each person has a history that is worthy to document and write down.  In this project, you will begin research on your own family history.  How far back can you research your ancestors?  You may choose your mother, father or guardian’s family.

Each family member should have a name and location.  Any other details you would like to add are optional such as what type of job they did for a living.  You should also research family trees and display your information on a chart on a piece of paper no larger than half a poster board.  10 points for family tree display and 10 points for research information sheet.  This research sheet should include all the information you collected on your family and be organized neatly.

Character Playing Cards- (20 points)

Create player cards for 10 main characters in the novel, Holes.  Should include a hand drawn picture, full name, and paragraph summarizing their role in the novel.  The cards should be similar in style to a Pokemon card on white copy paper.  BE CREATIVE AND NEAT!

  Character list-

·         Stanley

·         Zero

·         Xray

·         Warden

·         Mr. Sir

·         Mr. Pendanski

·         Kate Barlow

·         Sam the Onion Man

·         Trout Walker

·         Madame Zeroni

*****Choose one of the following activities- 10 EXTRA CREDIT POINTS******

Create a clay model of your own lizard.  Be creative and decorate your lizard with its own special spots and design.  Below is the recipe for homemade model clay or you can buy your own at a local craft store.

4 cups flour
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup salt

Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Knead dough for 5 to 10 minutes until smooth. Roll out dough to 3/4" thickness. Cut with decorative cookie cutters for ornaments or leave in a ball and use small bits to create figures, people, animals or whatever shape you desire. For ornaments, cut a hole on the top before baking. Bake at 250 degrees on cookie sheet for 2 hours or until hard. When cool, paint and then spray with clear varnish to preserve.