Summer Reading 2020

Character Journal: 

Write a one page journal entry in the voice of a chosen character. Make sure this journal expresses the character’s thoughts, feelings and ideas.

Book Jacket: 

Create a book jacket for

the book. Make sure it

looks different from the actual book jacket. Include the title, setting,characters and a short summary on the back.

Newspaper Article: 

Write an exciting newspaper article about one major event from the book.

Make sure to use an exciting

headline and include who, what,

where, when details in your article.

Movie Poster: 

What would your book look like if it were a movie? 

Create a movie poster to represent that. Include critics’ reviews, short plot summary, how many stars you would rate the movie, would you recommend seeing the movie, and title/author of the book it’s based on.

Power-point:

Create a detailed power-point presentation that will tell the class a little bit about your book!

Include slides on...

1.The main character

2.The setting

3. The conflict (problem/solution)

4. Favorite part 

5. Would you recommend this book?  Why or Why not?

Diorama:

Create a miniature model of the of the book by using

materials around you.

Your Diorama could be the setting of the book or a visual of your favorite chapter.

Be prepared to explain

Frame Story:

Show the sequence of your story by creating a series of comic book frames. 

Show eight major plot points with a brief description of each.

Book Illustrations

If you were hired to be an illustrator for this book, what would you draw?

Complete six drawings of main

events in the story in sequential

Order.  Include a brief description of each illustration.

Poetry Corner:

Create a poem or a song

that summarizes the story. Don’t

forget important elements like title, setting, problem and solution!

Be prepared to present

10 points

8 points

6 points

3 points

Literacy Understanding

The project shows a

thorough understanding of

the novel. It includes the title, author, and genre(TAG). It includes details of the

novel’s plot and descriptions

of the characters.

The project shows a good understanding of the novel.

It includes parts of TAG. It includes some of the plot

The project demonstrates

some understanding of the novel, but it is missing several elements of fiction.

Lack of understanding of the novel; the project does not demonstrate any understanding of the five elements of fiction.

Creativity

The project reflects

great time and

effort. It creatively and

neatly displays

information about

the book.

The project reflects

time and effort.

There is evidence of

creative thought.

The information is

displayed neatly.

The project reflects

some time or

effort. Handwriting

and/or visuals are

not the student’s

best work.

Project appears

thrown together

with little effort or

aesthetic appeal.

Attention to Directions & Presentation

The student followed the project directions perfectly. All elements of the project are included. 

The student has most

elements stated in the

project directions.

The student has some of the requirements stated in the project directions. 

The project does not meet any of the

requirements stated in the directions.

Due Date

The project

was handed in on time.

The project was a day late.

The project was handed in

within two days of the

due date.

The project was more than three days late.