Final Novel Project ideas - see example planning sheet at the bottom
Individual or Group Assignments
~Create a word and/or picture collage representing the entire novel (main characters, major events, turning point, etc.). This must be done on a large sheet of drawing paper or poster board (8” x 11” paper is too small). This must be accompanied by a 1 page written explanation of why you selected the certain words and/or pictures. This must be neat and aesthetically pleasing.
~Create a newspaper about the entire novel that includes such things as classified ads, obituaries, news items, sports articles, cartoons, etc.
~Create a board game in which the game pieces represent the characters and the board shows the plot sequence/main events of the entire novel. This must include rules and be “playable”. You might want to consider games like Life, Monopoly, Clue, or Taboo.
~Re-write the entire novel in comic book form. You should remain true to any physical or setting descriptions.
~Keep a diary from a main character’s point of view (your gender doesn’t matter). This should include her/his thoughts & feelings, actions, and significant events from the entire novel.
~Create a Power Point Presentation/Book Report. This should include a minimum of 15 slides, which have clipart, animations, & sounds. The following information must be included: title, author, main characters, minor characters, protagonist(s), antagonist(s), setting, conflict, 3 major events, conflict, & resolution. You will present the presentation to the class.
Individual Assignments (or you may work with a partner but must complete 2 of the assignments from below.)
~Use the alphabet (you may skip 2 letters) and for each letter write a word (noun, verb, adverb, or adjective) that is relevant to the book. Write at least 1 sentence that tells why this word is significant. Put this together in an illustrated storybook.
~Write a new ending for the story, a new adventure for the main character, or the beginning of a sequel. The tone and format should be the same as the original novel. If you get rid of old characters, then tell what happened to them; if you invent new characters, then describe them. This should be at least 2 chapters long.
~Make a diorama in which you show the scene that you feel is the most significant in the story. This must be accompanied by 1 written page explaining why you selected this scene.
~Select a character from the book. Then select 10 quotations from the text that you feel reveals the character’s personality. You must explain what each quotation/sentence tells you about the character. You must also tell which page the quotation/sentence came from.
~Story Bag: Put together a bag that contains at least 10 items that would be useful to or significant to a character in your novel. Include a description of each item and its relevance to the story.
~Select one of the characters in the novel and imagine what would happen if you brought her/him to your school or to your home for a day. You should consider things like: how would s/he fit it with the other students/family members; how might s/he react to the rules, teachers/parents, assignments/chores, etc.; how would s/he dress & how would people react to that; what might s/he find interesting? This may either be written from your point of view or from the character’s point of view.
~Create a tri-fold brochure or pamphlet with drawings, pictures, and text that advertise or promote something in the novel.
~Select a character from the novel and “interview” her/him. What kinds of things would you like to ask her/him & how would s/he respond? Write this up in an interview format.
~Write a book review for the novel. Briefly outline the main characters, setting, plot, and theme. Also tell whether or not you would recommend this novel to someone your own age and specify who might enjoy it.
~Compare and contrast 2 of the main characters from the book. You may use a Venn diagram for this, but you must explain what makes the characters different from one another and how they are similar.
~Research the author of the novel. Tell where s/he is from, where s/he went to school, where s/he lives now, her/his family, etc. You should also include the names of other books that s/he has written, what awards/honors s/he has received. This must be in your own words.
~Make a crossword puzzle using words from your novel. Be sure to include character names, setting, and main ideas or terms from the book. (25 words min)
~Write an obituary or a eulogy for one character in the novel. Give all the pertinent information-- birthplace, schooling, accomplishments, career, etc. How do you think that person would want to be remembered?
~If the story is takes place in an actual city/town, research the setting. Where is located? Climate? Population? Main language & religion? Provide a map of the place & surrounding areas. How many miles is it from your home? Include a map showing how you’d travel to get there from where you live. Tell what mode of transportation you’d use to get there.
~Cereal Box Book Report. Cover a cereal box with information gathered from your book. See handout from your teacher.
~Create a word and/or picture collage representing the entire novel (main characters, major events, turning point, etc.). This must be done on a large sheet of drawing paper or poster board (8” x 11” paper is too small). This must be accompanied by a 1 page written explanation of why you selected the certain words and/or pictures. This must be neat and aesthetically pleasing.
~Create a newspaper about the entire novel that includes such things as classified ads, obituaries, news items, sports articles, cartoons, etc.
~Create a board game in which the game pieces represent the characters and the board shows the plot sequence/main events of the entire novel. This must include rules and be “playable”. You might want to consider games like Life, Monopoly, Clue, or Taboo.
~Re-write the entire novel in comic book form. You should remain true to any physical or setting descriptions.
~Keep a diary from a main character’s point of view (your gender doesn’t matter). This should include her/his thoughts & feelings, actions, and significant events from the entire novel.
~Create a Power Point Presentation/Book Report. This should include a minimum of 15 slides, which have clipart, animations, & sounds. The following information must be included: title, author, main characters, minor characters, protagonist(s), antagonist(s), setting, conflict, 3 major events, conflict, & resolution. You will present the presentation to the class.
Individual Assignments (or you may work with a partner but must complete 2 of the assignments from below.)
~Use the alphabet (you may skip 2 letters) and for each letter write a word (noun, verb, adverb, or adjective) that is relevant to the book. Write at least 1 sentence that tells why this word is significant. Put this together in an illustrated storybook.
~Write a new ending for the story, a new adventure for the main character, or the beginning of a sequel. The tone and format should be the same as the original novel. If you get rid of old characters, then tell what happened to them; if you invent new characters, then describe them. This should be at least 2 chapters long.
~Make a diorama in which you show the scene that you feel is the most significant in the story. This must be accompanied by 1 written page explaining why you selected this scene.
~Select a character from the book. Then select 10 quotations from the text that you feel reveals the character’s personality. You must explain what each quotation/sentence tells you about the character. You must also tell which page the quotation/sentence came from.
~Story Bag: Put together a bag that contains at least 10 items that would be useful to or significant to a character in your novel. Include a description of each item and its relevance to the story.
~Select one of the characters in the novel and imagine what would happen if you brought her/him to your school or to your home for a day. You should consider things like: how would s/he fit it with the other students/family members; how might s/he react to the rules, teachers/parents, assignments/chores, etc.; how would s/he dress & how would people react to that; what might s/he find interesting? This may either be written from your point of view or from the character’s point of view.
~Create a tri-fold brochure or pamphlet with drawings, pictures, and text that advertise or promote something in the novel.
~Select a character from the novel and “interview” her/him. What kinds of things would you like to ask her/him & how would s/he respond? Write this up in an interview format.
~Write a book review for the novel. Briefly outline the main characters, setting, plot, and theme. Also tell whether or not you would recommend this novel to someone your own age and specify who might enjoy it.
~Compare and contrast 2 of the main characters from the book. You may use a Venn diagram for this, but you must explain what makes the characters different from one another and how they are similar.
~Research the author of the novel. Tell where s/he is from, where s/he went to school, where s/he lives now, her/his family, etc. You should also include the names of other books that s/he has written, what awards/honors s/he has received. This must be in your own words.
~Make a crossword puzzle using words from your novel. Be sure to include character names, setting, and main ideas or terms from the book. (25 words min)
~Write an obituary or a eulogy for one character in the novel. Give all the pertinent information-- birthplace, schooling, accomplishments, career, etc. How do you think that person would want to be remembered?
~If the story is takes place in an actual city/town, research the setting. Where is located? Climate? Population? Main language & religion? Provide a map of the place & surrounding areas. How many miles is it from your home? Include a map showing how you’d travel to get there from where you live. Tell what mode of transportation you’d use to get there.
~Cereal Box Book Report. Cover a cereal box with information gathered from your book. See handout from your teacher.
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