Novel+Study+-+Holes+activities

**  by Louis Sachar   ** **  Your task is to dig fifty holes. Each of the following tasks has been assigned a value which is equivalent to a number of HOLES. **

Before you begin, create a new folder called HOLES and keep it on your ** __U DRIVE__ **** n **ot just C Drive. I would also like you to keep a copy of your work on Z Drive in the folder marked **Holes** so as I may access your work at any time. Your completed work should be presented as a Word document or as a PowerPoint presentation (which may be presented to the class). You will notice that the tasks are grouped under sub-headings. An explanation of the headings is as follows: ** __ REMEMBERING (1 Hole Each)  __ ** ** Self  **  || ** Others  **  || ** Body  ** || **  Music  ** || **  Visual  ** || **  Language  ** || **  Logical  **  || ** __ UNDERSTANDING (2 Holes each)  __ ** ** Self  **  || ** Others  **  || ** Body  ** ||  Listen to the theme music. Explain why the director chose this piece of music for the movie. ||      **  Music  **  || ** Visual  ** || **  Language  ** || **  Logical  **  || ** __ APPLYING (3 Holes each)  __ ** ** Self  ** || **  Others  **  || ** Music  ** || **  Visual  ** || **  Language  ** || **  Logical  ** || ** __  ANALYSING (4 Holes each)  __ ** ** Self  **  || ** Others  ** || **  Body  ** || **  Music  **  || ** Visual  ** || **  Language  ** || **  Logical  ** || ** __  EVALUATING ( 5 Holes each)  __ ** ** Self  **  || ** Others  **  || ** Body  **  || ** Music  ** || **  Visual  **  || ** Language  **  || ** Logical  **  ||
 * Sub-heading   ||    Explanation    ||
 * **  REMEMBERING   **  ||    By completing these tasks you demonstrate that you are able to ** recall ** information or facts.    ||
 * **  UNDERSTANDING   **  ||    By completing these tasks you demonstrate that you can ** explain ** ideas or concepts based on the facts from above.    ||
 * **  APPLYING   **  ||    By completing these tasks you demonstrate that you are able to ** apply ** your new knowledge to other familiar situations.    ||
 * **  ANALYSING   **  ||    By completing these tasks you demonstrate that you area able to show the ** differences ** between pieces of information.    ||
 * **  EVALUATING   **  ||    By completing these tasks you demonstrate that you are able to ** justify ** any decisions or courses of action.    ||
 * **  CREATING   **  ||    By completing these tasks you demonstrate that you are able to ** create ** new products, ideas or ways of viewing things.    ||
 * **  Task   **  ||  **   Intelligence   **  ||
 * Make a list (with at least 5 elements) of the ways in which Stanley is ** like ** ** you **. If he is nothing like you then make your list about ways in which he is ** unlike ** ** you **.  ||
 * Make a list (with at least 5 elements) of the ways in which Stanley is ** like ** ** one of your friends **. If he is nothing like you then make your list about ways in which he is ** unlike ** ** one of your friends **.  ||
 * Write a fact sheet on ** dehydration. ** It must include symptoms and remedies.  ||
 * List 10 sounds that Stanley may have heard while he was at work digging holes.  ||
 * Draw a ** map ** of Camp Green Lake.  ||
 * Find a ** poem ** about the desert  ||
 * ** Zero ** is quick with numbers – find examples of this in the book and show the calculations he must have performed in his head.  ||
 * **  Task   **  ||  **   Intelligence   **  ||
 * Rewrite the scene when Stanley first arrives at the camp with ** you ** as Stanley – would you behave differently?  ||
 * With a partner select a scene from the novel which includes a ** duologue. **Rehearse with a partner to perform for the class.  ||
 * Retell the scene where Stanley finds the lipstick case using ** mime. **  ||
 * Visit the Holes website at [|www.holes.com]
 * Make a cartoon strip showing the sequence of events leading up to Zero’s escape.  ||
 * Prepare a flowchart to illustrate the sequence of events in the novel.  ||
 * If Stanley’s stride measures 85cm, how many paces would he take to walk around on of his holes?  ||
 * **  Task   **  ||  **   Intelligence   **  ||
 * Think of an instance when you have felt ** alone **. Describe the situation and how ** you **felt at the time.  ||
 * Make a table which illustrate the personality traits evident in the novel. Include some evidence for each.  ||
 * On page 39 Stanley’s Mother changes the lullaby so that it rhymes. Compose the next two verses.  ||
 * Create a painting based on the novel.  ||
 * Design an advertisement for sunflower seeds based on Mr Sir’s use for them.  ||
 * Calculate the number of sunflower seeds in a 10kg sack.  ||
 * **  Task   **  ||  **   Intelligence   **  ||
 * Make a list (with at least 5 elements) of the ways in which Stanley is ** like ** you. If he is nothing like you then make your list about ways in which he is ** unlike ** you.  ||
 * Rewrite the scene when Stanley first arrives at the camp with ** you ** as Stanley – would you behave differently?  ||
 * Think of an instance when you have felt ** alone **. Describe the situation and how ** you **felt at the time.  ||
 * Choose another movie which has a theme song or tune attached to it. Compare and contrast the movie and the music with the Holes movie and music.  ||
 * Review the artwork which is used to advertise the movie. Is it effective? Is so, why? If not, why not?  ||
 * Compare and contrast the personalities of Stanley and Zero.  ||
 * Compare the volume of dirt dug from holes which are 3,4,5,and 6 feet big.  ||
 * **  Task   **  ||  **   Intelligence   **  ||
 * Holes contains many instances of conflict. Write about your feelings regarding conflict. How do ** you ** go about resolving conflict?  ||
 * Imagine you are Zero. Describe your feelings towards the other boys in Cabin D before and after Stanley arrives.  ||
 * Imagine what is must be like to dig a 5 ft hole in 40degree heat. Describe the effects on your body and create other punishments with similar physical effects.  ||
 * Compose a song about Holes  ||
 * Create a diagram, design or picture that encapsulates the feelings and emotions present at Camp Green Lake  ||
 * You are sent to Camp Green Lake for 12 months for being nasty to your sister. Invent a system of communicating which is Mr Sir proof.  ||
 * Create a plan, to scale, which demonstrates how many ** whole ** 5ft holes could be dug out of Yeldham Field.  ||

** __ CREATING (6 Holes each)  __ ** ** Self  **  || ** Others  **  || ** Body  ** || **  Music  ** || **  Visual  ** || **  Language  ** ||
 * **  Task   **  ||  **   Intelligence   **  ||
 * You have just been sentenced to 12 months detention at Camp Green Lake for forgetting your homework. Argue your case in court for a more lenient sentence.  ||
 * Your task is to send one of the members of 6S to 12 months detention at Camp Green Lake. Decide who would be best equipped to survive and indicate your reasons why.  ||
 * Create a dance/movement experience with a partner about life at Camp Green Lake.  ||
 * Create your own Top Ten list of movie sound tracks – justify your choices.  ||
 * Design a new poster to advertise the movie  ||
 * Write a speech to persuade others to visit Camp Green Lake to experience its hospitality.  ||