Independent Reading Project Options:
Collage
Create a collage on the themes presented in your book. This theme should be your title. Use this rubric to help you complete the assignment. Comic Strip Draw a cartoon strip showing the main parts of the story. This should have at least five frames.Use this rubric to help you complete the assignment. Letter to the Author Write a letter to the author of the book you read that explains your views of the novel. You might want to explain what the book taught you, why the book was particularly special to you, what you liked/didn’t like about it, suggest ideas for a sequel/etc. Use specific examples from the book to explain what you mean. Use this rubric to help you complete the assignment. |
CD Soundtrack and Album Cover
Pick songs for the soundtrack to the novel. To demonstrate their knowledge of the novel, students must have a total of eight (8) songs that match to the novel they read. These songs must match different events/conflicts or characters. You must use quotes from the book to support your reasons for choosing these songs. Use this rubric to help you complete the assignment. Postcard Create a different kind of book report: a postcard mailed from the main character of the book to you, the reader of the book. Use this rubric to help you complete the assignment. Alternate Ending Didn't think the ending of the book did it justice? Create your own! Use this rubric to help you complete the assignment. |
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