Independent Book Projects

For this project you will choose a book of your choice to read
during class time. I must approve of your book for it to be used in
this project. It cannot be a book that you have read in the past. It
must be at least 150 pages in length. There cannot be a movie or
TV show based on the book you choose.
There are three parts to this project:
1 Book Report Form and Summary
2 Character map
3 A grouping of two projects based on your book chosen from
the list below.
Part 1: Attached to this sheet. Fill out the Book Report and
Summary worksheet as you read your books and then complete
at the end.
Part 2: Create a character map that lists all of the characters (no
more than 20) and how they are related to each other. This can
be digital or hand drawn, either way I expect professional quality.
You will need to do a rough draft of this before your final (trust
me, it will make your life easier). The tricky part will be having
the characters arranged a certain way so that your arrows are not
flying all over the place and hard to follow. Below is an example
of a character map from The Hunger Games.

Part 3: You choose ___ from the options listed below.

Write a letter to the author (at least one page single spaced)
Prepare a television/radio commercial about the book
Design a story board from items related to the book
Create a map of the setting of the story
Design and actually create your own t-shirt of an illustration
from the book
Write and perform a ballad, song, or rap about the book
Write a newspaper article concerning some aspect of the
book (at least one page single spaced)

 Write a magazine review of the book (at least one page

single spaced)
Sketch a scene(s), character(s) or fashion(s) from the book
with a two paragraph (5-7 sentences per paragraph)
explanation of your drawing and how it relates to/is
important to your understanding of the literature.
Write a formal resume for one of the characters. At least one
page single spaced.
Create an edible 3D model of something from the book.
Write a Dear Abby letter and response for one of the
characters.
Write a magazine interview with a character or the author.
Create a time line for the plot with at least one picture and
event for each chapter.
Create a crossword puzzle with an answer key (20 words
minimum).
Create a tri fold travel brochure of the setting.
A creative project of your own inspiration that is approved by
the teacher

Part 1
Book Report Form & Summary
Complete the following questions about your book:
Your
name:_________________________________________________________
Date:_____________________________________________________________
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Title of
Book:_______________________________________________________
Author:___________________________________________________________
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Illustrator:________________________________________________________
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Type of Book
(genre):_________________________________________________
Sub-Genre of
Book:___________________________________________________
Number of Pages in the
book:___________________________________________

Copyright
Date:______________________________________________________
Publisher:_________________________________________________________
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Write and define five interesting words from the book. Include the
page # for each word. (10 points)
1.________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
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2.________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
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3.________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
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4.________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
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5.________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
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Answer the following questions about your book: (10 points)

1. Why did you choose this book?

2. Setting (Where and when does the story take place?)

3. Who are the main characters?

4. Who is your favorite character? Why?

5. Which part of the book did you like the best? Explain why.

Summary
Summary instructions:

On a separate sheet of paper, you need to provide a summary of

your book. For each fifty pages of the book, you must write a
paragraph. The summary must be in your own words. Do not
plagiarize or you will receive a 0 for the project!!!!
Things I will be grading in your summary:
1. Comprehension of story/Using details in your own writing. You
should include the main ideas, major plot points, setting and
conclusion of the book.
2. Punctuation, grammar, and spelling