Welcome to Camp Green Lake, Are you ready to dig?

Introduction:  It is time to start digging for information on the novel Holes by Louis Sachar.  We will start our adventure by digging up some information on the author then we will research the area surrounding the setting of the book.  We will also dig up a list of major characters for the novel.  Try not to step on any yellow spotted lizards...

Task:  Your mission is to begin creating a brochure about Holes.  We will begin by finding information about the novel's exposition.  Remember:  the exposition introduces the background information for the story and introduces the characters and setting. 

Process and Resources:

*Click on one of the shovels to start "digging" for more about Louis Sachar.  Answer the following questions about Mr. Sachar:  What other books has he written;  why did he write Holes; a problem he experienced while writing the book; award he has won for the novel;  where he was born and lives.  For the characters, include name, nickname, and short description.
                                

***Now you are ready to REALLY start digging. Your mission? To collect information on the geography of West Texas.  Include: 

1. Choose an animal and answer the following questions:

 Animal: Name, Size, Color, Description, where it is located, interesting facts about it;

2.  Geographical Area:

Facts about the temperature, rainfall, vegetation, and the geography of west Texas

Use the following site to help dig up information on West Texas

**** Ready for more "digging"?****

List the characters in the novel.  You can find a list here: 

Brochure template:  Go to Start:  Right click on start:  Click on Explore:  Click on :  Click on the Folder for Sheffield:  Click on the document labeled Brochure:  Go to File: Edit with Microsoft word: 

Type on the left side of the paper then move to the middle section, then on to the right side of the page.  When we print this brochure, the left will be the character page; the middle will be the setting and animal information;  right side will be the title, picture (drawn by you later ), author, and author information.  After printing, you will draw a picture of Camp Green Lake on the full inside page. 

After you finish:  File: Save As:  :  Sheffield:  Type your name and save