Altered Book Project

Throughout the school year, we have been studying fiction and literary elements.
This book report will incorporate all the things that we have learned in a longer
work of fiction. Your job will be to read your novel and create an Altered Book.

The International Society of Altered Book Artists defines an altered book as any
book, old or new that has been recycled by creative means into a work of art.

Due Date:
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Step 1: Read the novel and make notes of interesting things you would like to
make sure you include in your project.

Step 2: Find an old hardcover book to create your altered book. DO NOT USE A
LIBRARY BOOK TO CREATE AN ALTERED BOOK!

You may want to visit old bookstores, or thrift shops. Feel to check with your
school librarian as well. PLEASE USE A HARDBACK BOOK, NOT A
PAPERBACK BOOK FOR THIS PROJECT.

Step 3: What to include in your altered book:

Activity Standard
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Design A New Cover representing KEY IDEAS/ MAIN IDEA in your R.L 2
novel.

PLOT DEVELOPMENT: Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, R.L 3

Resolution

Rising Action: The events that complicate or intensify the conflict

Climax: The point of greatest tension or the turning point, after which the
ending has a feeling of inevitability
Resolution: Where conflicts may or may not be resolved

Tier I: Identify the events of the story on a plot diagram.

Plot Chart Graphic Organizer: http://thevolunteerinside.org/wp-
content/uploads/2016/02/plot-diagram-template-itdtxsmf.png

Tier II:List the major structural units of the work (chapters, scenes, parts).
Summarize what happens in each part.

Tier III: List the major structural units of the work (chapters, scenes,
parts). Summarize what happens in each part. What relationship do the
actions or conflicts have to the structure?

SETTING -- artwork would be good here, and even pop-ups! R.L .3

Tier I
Create a visual showing the setting(s) in your story.

Tier II
Create a visual showing 2-3 specific settings in your story. For each,
provide a caption explaining how each setting impacts the plot/overall
story.

Tier III
Create a visual showing 2-3 specific settings in your story. For each,
provide a caption explaining how each setting impacts the plot/overall
story. Site specific examples from the text.

CONFLICT: R.3

Tier I:
What is the main conflict? Is the conflict internal or external. Explain
what type of conflict it is:
Character vs. Character (Man vs. Man)
Character vs. Society (Man vs. Society)
Character vs. Nature (Man vs. Nature)
Character vs. Self (Man vs. Self)

*Character vs. Fate (If taught)

Tier II:
What is the main conflict? Is the conflict internal or external. Explain
what type of conflict it is:
Character vs. Character (Man vs. Man)
Character vs. Society (Man vs. Society)
Character vs. Nature (Man vs. Nature)
Character vs. Self (Man vs. Self)
*Character vs. Fate (If taught)

What causes the conflicts?

Tier III:
On one side of a piece of paper, list the external conflicts of the work. On
the other side, list the internal conflicts. Draw a line between the external
and internal conflicts that seem related.

How is the main conflict resolved? Which conflicts go unresolved? Why?

CHARACTER RL 3

Tier I:
Identify and describe the protagonist and antagonist of the story. Explain
how ONE main character changes throughout the story.
Character Web (optional): https://s-media-cache-
ak0.pinimg.com/736x/60/dd/b2/60ddb2457bef2ef79746caceb41b99c2.jpg

Tier II:
Identify the protagonist(s) and antagonist(s) in the story. Which characters
are DYNAMIC vs. STATIC? Using evidence from the text support your
claim for each.

Tier III:
Identify the protagonist(s) and antagonist(s) in the story. Which characters
are DYNAMIC vs. STATIC? Using evidence from the text support your
claim for each. Do they experience epiphanies? When? Why?

Epiphany: the climax of this growth, a sudden revelation of truth

experienced by a character

A SUMMARY PAGE- What things should you include in your summary? R.L 2

Tier I, Tier II, Tier III

Write a back-of-the-book blurb that summarizes the most important
aspects of the story -- but without spoilers. Make a reader want to
choose this book. (Include quotes from readers as reviews!)

TWO FULL COLLAGE PAGES: -pages using words/pictures to represent

the TONE of your book.

THEME R.L 2

Tier I, Tier II, Tier III

Print and provide to all students. They can add to their book or copy into
their book.
http://englishlinx.com/theme/what-is-theme.html

Three pages of your choice- BE CREATIVE HERE! Your three pages R.L 1 - 5
should illustrate something else you have learned throughout the school
year.

Optional Ideas:
Glossary (photo or otherwise)
Altered Book Project
Grading Rubric

Points Earned: ___

Points Possible: 100