1st SEMESTER ~ EXTRA CREDIT

DUE DATE: Last day to turn in final extra-credit assignments is three weeks before the end of every semester.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER...

Book Project List

Choose from the list below:

1. Create a Dodecahedron (See Mrs. Farge for instructions). A book report form is not required.

2. Create a pizza, cake, or sandwich book report. Be sure to include setting, characters, conflict, plot, theme, and new vocabulary words. See my website for more information. (NOTE: Does not require form ~ See Mrs. Farge for instructions)

3. Make the book into a game. The game must include a game board, cards with questions, all necessary game pieces, and directions explaining how to play the game. (See Mrs. Farge for instructions)

4. Create a PowerPoint or Prezi about the book. All of the elements of a narrative must be present (plot, characters, setting, conflict, and theme). Minimum of 8 slides for a PowerPoint. Pictures and text are required. (NOTE: Does not require form)

Your PowerPoint or Prezi must include the following information (NOTE: Every slide must include a picture or animation related to the slide)

• SLIDE 1: Title of the book, author, publication date, your last name, your first name, period and date.
• SLIDE 2: Brief plot outline of the main events of the story.
• SLIDE 3: Main characters list complete with physical and character traits (NOTE: If needed, you may add more slides)
• SLIDE 4: Description of the setting.
• SLIDE 5: Your favorite quote or part of the book with an explanation of why it's your favorite
• SLIDE 6: Create a book review paragraph complete with 1-5 star rating and why
• SLIDE 7: Free choice slide
• SLIDE 8: Free choice slide

5. Create a T-Shirt book report. (See samples at the end of this page ~ NOTE: Does not require form ~ See Mrs. Farge for instructions)

6. Create a poster or tri-fold board about your book. All the elements of a narrative must be present (setting, plot, conflict, characters, and theme ~ See samples at the end of this page). (NOTE: Does not require form)

7. Create a scene from the book collage: Use magazine photos to make a collage on poster board that represents a scene from the book. Make sure you include characters, setting and speech bubbles. Requires book report form.

8. Create a website for your book. You must be able to present it, and it must include the elements of a narrative. Be sure to check with me to make sure I can share it in class. Some websites are blocked at school. Need examples? Check my websites/pages: "The Tell-Tale Heart" and "The Monkey's Paw" (NOTE: Does not require form)

Your website must include:

• Title and author of the book.
• Author's biography.
• A short summary of the plot.
• Setting
• Main characters list complete with physical and character traits
• Include at least 3 literary devices used in the book (e.g. imagery, similes, metaphors)
• Your favorite quote or part of the book with an explanation of why it's your favorite
• A book review paragraph complete with 1-5 star rating and why

9. Create a game for the computer/smart board such as Jeopardy based on your book. Be sure we are able to play it in class. Requires book report form.

10. Create a movie trailer for your book. You must be able to present the trailer in class. It must show the elements of narrative (setting, plot, conflict, characters, and theme). Be sure the app or program you choose is compatible with my computer for presentation to the class. Do not use pictures or clips from a previously made movie about your book. Be creative! Book report form is required.

11. Write original song lyrics that describe the plot of the book. (NOTE: Does not require form)

If you have another idea, please discuss it with me.

Happy Reading!

WEAR YOUR NEXT BOOK REPORT!

Your book report will be written on a T-shirt that you will wear to school the day of the oral presentation. Be creative!