You must read three books or genres..then...
Choose any 3 projects to show what you know....see below for details
...be interesting, my friends!
Be Inventive! Use just Paper and Pencil!
Create through Multi-Media Madness!
Due the Monday September 16 ...so get reading!
Make sure that you include:
The title of book, the author and the publisher, the city it was published and the date it was published
Be Inventive! Use just Paper and Pencil!
Create through Multi-Media Madness!
Due the Monday September 16 ...so get reading!
Make sure that you include:
The title of book, the author and the publisher, the city it was published and the date it was published
Project Ideas to Be Creative!
Project Ideas that only need a Pencil and Pen!
*Photo Album-Get your gadgets! Do you have a camera on that fancy phone of yours? Start taking pictures and create a visual diary! Must have 6 or more pages with pictures and explanations that show progression of the story or character(s).
*Map-Where? How do I get there? GPS what?? Draw a map that is relevant to your book or show the the journey your chararcter(s) took. Every map has a specific purpose; your map must reflect this. Must include a title, key, North indicator, labels, shading or coloring and must be neat and organized.
*Book vs. Movie-Movie time! Read the book...yes. Watch the movie? Sure!!! Now, how did the movie do? What did it leave out? Because the movies always leave a little something out! Or sometimes they even add to the book? What?? Did the movie do justice to the book? Be creative and make a presentation with at least 6 slides or write a paper that is
1-2 pages that compares the book to the movie. *Must be at least 2 pages if it is hand written.
Epilogue -Write what you think would happen after you read that last page of the book! In five years? To your favorite character? Who got married? Who dies? Where are they now?? Make sure that it is 1 - 2 pages (Must be 2 pages if it is handwritten)
Librarian -Time to add a new book/magazine to the library. But WHY this one? Write why you, as the librarian chose this particular book or magazine to put into the students hands Make sure that it is 1 - 2 pages (Must be 2 pages if it is handwritten)
Newspaper-Time to be a reporter and get the gossip! Write two newspaper articles (in the time period of the book of course) relating something juicy that happened! Make sure that it is 1 - 2 pages (Must be 2 pages if it is handwritten)
Script -Time to be in pictures! Write a detailed scene from your book. Or make that magazine article its own "mini-movie" and put it into dialog format. Show who is talking...show what they are saying...think about how this would look on the "BIG SCREEN!" Make sure that it is 2 - 4 pages (Must be 3 pages if it is handwritten)
Eulogy -So Sad...two of your favorite characters have passed on into the great beyond. But lucky you! You have been asked to write their eulogy. Tell the readers what each person was like and what they loved and lived for! Make sure that it is 1 - 2 pages (Must be 2 pages if it is handwritten)
Librarian -Time to add a new book/magazine to the library. But WHY this one? Write why you, as the librarian chose this particular book or magazine to put into the students hands Make sure that it is 1 - 2 pages (Must be 2 pages if it is handwritten)
Newspaper-Time to be a reporter and get the gossip! Write two newspaper articles (in the time period of the book of course) relating something juicy that happened! Make sure that it is 1 - 2 pages (Must be 2 pages if it is handwritten)
Script -Time to be in pictures! Write a detailed scene from your book. Or make that magazine article its own "mini-movie" and put it into dialog format. Show who is talking...show what they are saying...think about how this would look on the "BIG SCREEN!" Make sure that it is 2 - 4 pages (Must be 3 pages if it is handwritten)
Eulogy -So Sad...two of your favorite characters have passed on into the great beyond. But lucky you! You have been asked to write their eulogy. Tell the readers what each person was like and what they loved and lived for! Make sure that it is 1 - 2 pages (Must be 2 pages if it is handwritten)
Project Ideas for Multi-Media Madness !
Animoto-Turn your photos, video clips, and music into a movie masterpiece to share with everyone. Fast, free, and shockingly easy! Be as creative and show your understanding of the novel and/or characters. See the Lewes Public Library Teen Section for a great example of how it can be done! Save to a flash drive to bring in to school
Comic Creator - Get a laugh. Go ahead. You're funny! Make a comic strip of your favorite scene or even that political cartoon from that magazine you just read. Click on the link and follow the directions. Laughter is the best medicine! Must have at least 6 panels that show your understanding of the novel and characters.
Glogster-Simply put, a Glog is a kind of poster--fully designed by yourself! Glog is a fancy creation from text, images, music and video. Your Glog will stand out. It gives you a perfect tool to express yourself. Be as creative and show your understanding of the novel and characters.
*Make a movie-Time to really make a movie! Be appropriate please! You could use any of these movie-makers: Windows Movie Maker, Photo Stoey, or iMovie. You and a friend could be FAMOUS! Do an interview with a character, act out a memorable scene from the book, or create a TRAILER.Save to a jump drive to share when you come to...school. That's right. School.
*Music CD- Include 4 songs that you think best reflect the novel or characters. Write a brief explaination (at least one paragraph) of why you chose that song or music. Use the CD/Cover Creator to make the cover to for the CD that you make or draw it by hand!
*Storybird-Storybird lets you use an artist's artwork to create stories. Use the art work they provide to write about your book! It's easy and fun! Make sure that you have at least 6 pages and that you show your understanding of the novel and characters!
*Prezi/PowerPoint/ Keynote-Make an interactive presentation that is so cool! Make sure that your presentation has at least 6 slides and that you show your understanding of the novel and characters!
*Xtranormal- Tell your story by using your choice of characters....Choose your own background, voice and gestures. You may need parental permission to set up an account and pay a small monthly fee.
Comic Creator - Get a laugh. Go ahead. You're funny! Make a comic strip of your favorite scene or even that political cartoon from that magazine you just read. Click on the link and follow the directions. Laughter is the best medicine! Must have at least 6 panels that show your understanding of the novel and characters.
Glogster-Simply put, a Glog is a kind of poster--fully designed by yourself! Glog is a fancy creation from text, images, music and video. Your Glog will stand out. It gives you a perfect tool to express yourself. Be as creative and show your understanding of the novel and characters.
*Make a movie-Time to really make a movie! Be appropriate please! You could use any of these movie-makers: Windows Movie Maker, Photo Stoey, or iMovie. You and a friend could be FAMOUS! Do an interview with a character, act out a memorable scene from the book, or create a TRAILER.Save to a jump drive to share when you come to...school. That's right. School.
*Music CD- Include 4 songs that you think best reflect the novel or characters. Write a brief explaination (at least one paragraph) of why you chose that song or music. Use the CD/Cover Creator to make the cover to for the CD that you make or draw it by hand!
*Storybird-Storybird lets you use an artist's artwork to create stories. Use the art work they provide to write about your book! It's easy and fun! Make sure that you have at least 6 pages and that you show your understanding of the novel and characters!
*Prezi/PowerPoint/ Keynote-Make an interactive presentation that is so cool! Make sure that your presentation has at least 6 slides and that you show your understanding of the novel and characters!
*Xtranormal- Tell your story by using your choice of characters....Choose your own background, voice and gestures. You may need parental permission to set up an account and pay a small monthly fee.
Or..document what you read! Read an interesting article in a magazine or online...
Make sure that you include:
1. The title of the magazine or newspaper and the article title or name of website and website article title
2.The author or organization responsible for the material
3. If it is a magazine, website or newpaper article, be sure to include the date it was published or updated and the date that you read it (or access date).
4. Give a summary and your reaction to the article. Tell why this article appealed to you and what you learned. Make sure that it is 1 -2 pages
Due the 1st week of school!
1. The title of the magazine or newspaper and the article title or name of website and website article title
2.The author or organization responsible for the material
3. If it is a magazine, website or newpaper article, be sure to include the date it was published or updated and the date that you read it (or access date).
4. Give a summary and your reaction to the article. Tell why this article appealed to you and what you learned. Make sure that it is 1 -2 pages
Due the 1st week of school!
Grading Rubric
Your projects will be graded using the following rubric:
Pro 93% to 100%
This project demonstrates...
a thorough understanding of the text,
insightful attention to the key aspects of the reading, and
a unique and effective approach to demonstrating understanding of the text.
Amateur 85% to 92%
This project demonstrates...
a full understanding of the text,
an attention to some important aspects of the reading, and
an effective approach for demonstrating understanding of the text.
Novice 78% to 84%
This project demonstrates...
some understanding of the text,
an attention to a few general aspects of the reading, and
a method for conveying information about the text.
This project demonstrates...
a thorough understanding of the text,
insightful attention to the key aspects of the reading, and
a unique and effective approach to demonstrating understanding of the text.
Amateur 85% to 92%
This project demonstrates...
a full understanding of the text,
an attention to some important aspects of the reading, and
an effective approach for demonstrating understanding of the text.
Novice 78% to 84%
This project demonstrates...
some understanding of the text,
an attention to a few general aspects of the reading, and
a method for conveying information about the text.