DOUBLE HELIX CAFÉ
Spend your genetic inheritance
Directions | Hours & Locations| Permits
MENU :
Characters | Trust | Genetics
Others | Plot | Dessert
Directions
- Please choose menu items from the following selections.
- We are giving you $60.00 to spend at the Double Helix Café.
- You may select any combination in order to spend your money.
- You must spend all your money.
- Please note: You must discuss your order with the café management.
Hours & Location
The café will be open during class hours on Thursday and Friday.
Your finished product will be due on Monday.
MENU
A selection of enticing menu items designed to satisfy every taste.
Characters (choose one)
Illustrate an important scene using at least 2 characters. |
$15.00 |
Describe 2 main characters in paragraph form using descriptive adjectives. |
$15.00 |
Describe Eli's relationship with Viv. How does each view the issue of trust? With whom do you agree? |
$30.00 |
Make a crossword puzzle using descriptions of the characters. |
$15.00 |
Make a poster of the main characters that depicts their relationships with each other. |
$30.00 |
Trust (choose one)
What does this book say about trust and openness in a relationship? Explain in essay form. |
$40.00 |
What do you think the author is saying about keeping secrets? How can you relate this to an experience you have had? |
$30.00 |
Diagram in any way the relationship between Eli and Viv showing how each felt about love and trust. |
$30.00 |
Genetics (choose one)
Make a poster for a fund-raiser to find a cure for HD. Include factual information about the disease. |
$20.00 |
Research and write a description of HD using multiple sources. |
$15.00 |
What do you think the author is saying about the creation of life through science? Write an essay. Use examples. |
$50.00 |
Compare and contrast Dr. Wyatt and Dr. Fukiyama's philosophy about genetic engineering. Which makes the most sense to you? |
$60.00 |
Others (choose one)
Draw a Venn diagram, make a chart to compare and contrast Quincy Wyatt and Jonathan Samuels. |
$40.00 |
Create a new book jacket for the book. |
$60.00 |
Write and present a skit using dialog between any two characters one year after the book ends. You may work in partners. |
$60.00 |
Plot (choose one)
Make a timeline of the events in the book. |
$30.00 |
Write a quiz, complete with answers, about the events in Double Helix. |
$45.00 |
Write and present an interview with one of the main characters. Include their beliefs about genetics, family and trust. You may work in pairs. |
$60.00 |
Create a narrative poem about this novel. |
$60.00 |
Write a diary from the point of view of any main character. |
$60.00 |
Dessert (choose one)
Make your own sundae:
Design your own project. Present your proposal to the teacher. |
$10.00 |
Design your own project. Present your proposal to the teacher. |
$25.00 |
Design your own project. Present your proposal to the teacher. |
$30.00 |
Design your own project. Present your proposal to the teacher. |
$60.00 |
Permits
Copyright © 2006 by Ellyn Osher. This menu/sample-test on Double Helix may be used and duplicated freely so long as the attribution remains affixed. Bon appetit!
