Literature Project: Chocolate Room Diorama

The CHOCOLATE ROOM Diorama

Due Tuesday, October 6^th, 2015

·       Students will be creating a diorama depicting the chocolate room from Mr. Wonka’s Chocolate factory. We read about this room in chapter 15 of our books, pages 58-73.

·       Students may use their books to help them recall details

·       Diorama may be made of edible or non-edible materials

·       There are 7 elements that must be included:

o   Valley with green meadows

o   Chocolate Waterfall

o   Chocolate River

o   Pipes

o   Trees and Bushes mentioned

o   Flowers mentioned

o   Oompah Loompah’s (no green hair or orange skin)

o   Extra Credit if you can get an Augustus being sucked up a pipe!

·       Elements must be labeled with what it is described as in the book for example: chocolate river or swudge grass of mint

·       Diorama may be made on a presentation board or in a shoe box

·       Students can earn a total of 16 points on this project, the grading rubric is included on the back.

Below is the grading Rubric I will use for these projects. 

Category	4	3	2	1
Display	The display is attractive and items are very well organized. All items are securely attached. This display is in or on an appropriate container.	The display is attractive and items are very well organized. All items are securely attached.	The diorama shows some attention to construction. The items are somewhat organized.	The display was put together sloppily. Items appear to be just “slapped on”. Pieces are not secured.
Number of Elements	The display has all 7 elements mentioned in the story and in good condition.	The display has 6 elements mentioned in the story and in good condition.	The display has 5 elements mentioned in the story and is in good condition.	The display has 4 or less elements mentioned in the story and is in acceptable condition.
Labels	Each element has a small, neat label describing the item.	Each element has a small label describing the item.	Some elements are correctly labeled.	Less than 4 elements labeled correctly.
Participation and Presentation	Student showed great enthusiasm and was able to explain their project in a clear manner. Work was completed on time.	Student showed some enthusiasm and was able to explain their project. Work was completed on time.	Student completed the project and was able to able to explain their project somewhat.	Student did not finish project on time and/or they were not able to explain project.