There are many project options. Select the project that best suits your talents and ability. If you are not artistic, do not choose a project that requires drawing. If you don't have a computer, don't choose one that requires a computer. EVERY project requires time, effort, and thought - if done correctly.
The project counts as a test grade. Your work should reflect your knowledge and understanding of the book. ALL projects need to be "presentable" and reflect your best work.
The directions must be followed exactly as they are written. Do not combine projects, leave parts out, or come up with your own.
EVERY assignment must include:
Title (underlined if handwritten, in italics typed)
Author
Genre
Total Number of Pages
Complete sentences/Proper grammar/Correct spellingThe specific requirements of your chosen project. Be sure you know and fulfill ALL the requirements of your project.
As with all assignments, I expect the work to be completed by YOU, and entirely in YOUR words. Do not copy anything from the Internet or other sources. If you use a quotation from the book, be sure to use quotation marks and cite the page number.
This project should reflect your reading and writing ability! If the work is plagiarized, you will receive a ZERO on the project.
PROJECT OPTIONS:
PowerPoint - NONFICTION
Create a PowerPoint presentation to explain/teach your book to the class. The project must include:
at least 10 slides with 1-2 significant facts/details per slide (include page #s)
at least 5 illustrations that relate to the facts/details (charts/tables/maps/etc.)
The PowerPoint presentation must be presented to the class. This means you must be ready to explain the slides and information. I highly recommend you make note cards or notes with the information you plan to say in your presentation along with the slides.
Informational Poster/Tri-Fold Display – NONFICTION
Create an informational poster or tri-fold display based on the topic of your book. Poster/display must be “presentation” worthy. The poster/display board should teach the most important information from your book. You are presenting the information you learned. Poster/display should include:
at least 12 significant facts from the text (include page numbers)
at least 4 illustrations related to the facts
The display must include a 1 page conclusion explaining what you learned from the book.
PowerPoint - FICTION
Create a PowerPoint presentation to explain/teach your book to the class.
The presentation must include the following information:
• at least 8 slides
• protagonist(s) & antagonist(s)
• setting(s)
• 3 major events
• conflict(s) and resolution(s)
• 2 significant quotations from the book (page # where quotation is found)
• at least 3 illustrations that relate to the book (NOT a picture of the book cover!)
The PowerPoint presentation must be presented to the class. This means you must be ready to explain the slides and information. I highly recommend you make note cards or notes with the information you plan to say in your presentation along with the slides.
Word Collage - FICTION
Create a word collage representing the entire novel (main characters, major events, turning point, etc.). This must be done on a poster board. Poster must be “display” worthy.
The collage should contain at least 8 words/phrases. The words must be creatively designed, printed, or cut out of a magazine etc. They should not just be written on the board. Each word/phrase should be accompanied by 2-3 sentences explaining the relationship of the word/phrase to the text. All of the words/phrases should represent key ideas in the text.
Character Essay – FICTION
Write an essay about a significant character in your book. The essay should demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the character. The writing should include 3 important characteristics or traits of the character and evidence from the text that demonstrates those traits. The essay should be between 400 and 600 words. This is about two pages hand written or 1 ½ page typed (12 point font/ double spaced).
Example – If you describe a character as caring, show support by finding a time in the book the character acted with care.
