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Book Response Project. Due on December 10, 2012 Book choice due on Thurs. November 8th. Steps to complete:. Pick a narrative story to read from the book list you researched. Get the book.
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Book Response Project Due on December 10, 2012 Book choice due on Thurs. November 8th.
Steps to complete: • Pick a narrative story to read from the book list you researched. • Get the book. • Return a parent signed book slip that tells the title and author of your book choice, and the project you will be completing. • Read the book, taking notes of important information you might use in your final product.
Project Choices • Character Journal • Song Lyrics • Crossword puzzle • Art Sample (diorama, sculpture, painting, etc. ) • Character Trading Cards • Comic Strip * Each book also needs to have a summary included with each project.
Character Journal Write a diary with at least 8 entries. This should be from the perspective of a main character from your novel. Place them in sequential order from the story. (Each entry must be 3 to 4 sentences in length.) Include on the cover: • _________"s Journal • Title of the book with author • Your name and period/number On back of cover: • Typed summary of your book
Song Lyrics Select an existing song and write new lyrics that reflect elements of the novel you read. Your selected song must be at least 1 minute in length, so no "Row, Row, Row Your Boat". Be sure to include: • The lyrics on a printed page. • On the back of the lyrics sheet, a summary of the novel with title and author included. You do not need to include the actual music, but it would be great if you did! It could be a file link, a cd, a mp3, or however else you could share the song.
Crossword Puzzle Create a crossword puzzle based on the novel you read. This can be created on a computer, or by hand. Be sure to include: • The book title and author at the top • At least 14 clues. • An answer key on another copy of the puzzle. • A summary of the story on the back of the crossword.
Art Sample Represent the book read in an artistic mode, such as a diorama, sculpture, or mural. Your piece must include: • A written summary of the story. • A written explanation of the elements from the story that your piece represents. • The title and author of the book.
Character Trading Cards Create cards for at least 3 characters from your story.. Each card should include: • information on the front and back • A colored picture of the character. • Include name, nickname, assumed height, weight, age, and eye/hair color. • Describe the character's traits, skills, hobbies, friends, notable quotes, or other information that shows who the character is.
Cartoon Strip Make a comic strip with at least 6 frames, that retells some event from the story. Be sure to include: • the title and author of the book • a colored product • a clear sequence of the events • expression or conversation in speech bubbles • a summary of the story on the back of the comic.