Book #1  Storyboard Project: 

Incoming 7th Grade Magnet Storyboard Project

Learning Targets:

In response to their summer reading novel, students will be able to: 

• Summarize the novel and the chronological order of events. 

• Identify the story’s central idea (message, lesson, moral, or main point conveyed throughout the story)

• Clearly explain the development of the story’s conflicts and characters. 

Project Instructions:

Using the template provided or your own format, create a storyboard including 6 significant moments/events that take place in the novel.  

For each portion of the storyboard, include: 

• A detailed, colorful illustration of the significant moment/event.

• A quote from and a brief description of the moment/event.

On a separate piece of paper, complete the following steps: (This can be typed or handwritten.)

• Write a thorough summary of each section of the story illustrated. (4-6 sentences for each of the 6 moments/events)

• An explanation of how conflicts develop. (4-7 sentences) 

• An explanation of how the main character(s) develop. (4-7 sentences)

•  An identification of a central idea/theme and the point at which it is revealed. (2-4 sentences)

Hint: One way to identify the central idea/theme is to complete this sentence: "The author believes that__________________________." 

Whatever you write in the blank is likely the author's overall message or central idea for the book!

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