Time Capsule Project due Friday, February 14, 2013
A time capsule is a container that holds items representative of life at a given place and time. Items for your time capsule need to
represent the most important story elements from your historical fiction novel.
• You will need a lunch sack or small box (shoe or cereal). The outside of your sack or box should be decorated to represent your novel.
• You must include at least 5 artifacts in your time
capsule that represent the following story elements:Main charactersSetting (time and place)Problem/conflictMajor event in your novelTheme
Written ReportYour written report will consist of two
things:1. A complete summary of your novel,
using “Can The People Pet An Elephant” to create a complete and accurate summary.
2. A list of your 5 artifacts…with descriptions how each one relates to your historical fiction novel.
