Novel+Study+Projects

Choose one project to do by yourself, or choose 2 if you wish to work with a partner (no more than 1 partner) - due March 22 (after Spring Break)

1. Write a summary (about 2 pages, typed and double spaced) of the "pretend sequel" of this book. 2. Design a game to be played that is based on this book. Be sure to include the directions and all the playing pieces necessary to play this game. 3. Make a newspaper containing the characters, setting, and plot of your novel. The newspaper should be at least two pages long with some pictures. 4. Become a character from this book and be interviewed by a reporter of your choice. You must be in costume, and you must prepare the questions for the reporter. The interview should be at least 10 minutes. 5. Prepare a puppet show about a scene from your book. You will have to write the script and make the puppets. It must be 2-4 pages long, and you will present the puppet show to the class. 6. Prepare a travel or tourism brochure on the world in which your novel takes place. Include a map of the area, types of industry, climate, customs, religions, foods, government, recreational activities, and places to go and see. Use unlined paper, and make it neat and colorful. 7. Create a Memory Book / Scrapbook. Divide the book into the sections described below. Complete each section with photographs, drawings, or written descriptions that capture the memories you've chosen.
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8. Draw and color a professional-looking comic strip representing a scene or the basic plot from your book. Write dialogue for your characters. It must be on large, white paper or tag board and must be Sunday length (6-8 squares). 9. Invent a diary which might be written by a character in your book. Include thoughts and incidents that took place in the life of that character. Write a minimum of five days of entries. Design it to look like an actual diary. 10. Create an original "RAP," "POEM" or "SONG" based on your novel 11. Adapt a familiar song to reflect the ideas, plot, and characters in the book. 12. Design a postcard and bookmark to represent what your book is about. Use poster board or construction paper, so they are sturdy. The postcard should be about the size of half a piece of paper (4" x 5"). On the back of the postcard, write a note to me about the book and why you liked it. Address it to me here at school. Also, draw on a stamp. Design the bookmark to look like a scene from your book. Be sure to include the title, author, and your name and section somewhere on both. Make sure they are colored, neat, and creative. 13. Create a timeline of different events from your novel. Include at least ten parts from the book's plot, in order from beginning to end. Color and illustrate three events along the timeline. It must be on construction paper or poster board. Also write two sentences about each event on your timeline. 14. Write an editorial (about 2 pages, typed and double spaced) that explains your opinion about the advantages and disadvantages of living in the main character’s community. The editorial must be thoughtful and insightful. 15. Using a tape recorder, produce one of the scenes as a radio drama. Be sure to include the sound effects and lots of expression in your voice. Use a different voice for each character and the narrator.