Book Report Project Name: ______________________ Book Title: Author: Genre: Page Total: Period: 1st 2nd

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Directions: Students will read a book of their choice. The book must be over 100 pages. It can be either fiction or non-fiction, but must be a novel. Books of short stories, poetry, etc. are not allowed. After reading the book, they will need to complete one of the following book report projects. All information can also be found on http://kmschauncey.blogspot.com along with additional examples. The first project is due Friday, September 30, 2011. 1) Scrapbook Create a scrapbook of the story. Minimum of 10 pages. May include pictures, photos, words, souvenirs, memories, letters, diary entries, etc. 2) Glogster (http://edu.glogster.com/) Online multimedia poster maker. If you are interested in this, you will need to get an account from me. Include general information about the book, pictures, videos, text, etc. 3) Newsletter Create a newsletter highlighting the major events from the story, written like newspaper articles. Must be a minimum of 4 pages. 4) Podcast Book Talk Create an audio recording talking about your book. Plot, characters, review. Must use specific software in order to create this podcast. 5) Radio Drama Create an audio play using multiple people of major scenes from the book. 6) Powerpoint Presentation Create a powerpoint presentation highlighting your book. Must use pictures, text, animation, transitions, and sounds. 7) Triorama Create a 3d triorama that highlights three major scenes from the book: beginning, middle, and end. 8) Soundtrack Write a soundtrack for your book, using songs or raps. Minimum 8 songs. Each song must be talk about major events or characters from the book. Songs must be in order by how they appear in the book. 9) Comic book Create a comic book illustrating a summary of the book. Minimum of 5 pages. Must be full color and put together like a comic book. 10) Book Trailer Film a movie using multiple people of previewing the book. Must be in .mov or .wmv format. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Book Report Project Student Name: _______________________ Student Signature: ____________________

Parent Name: ________________________ Parent Signature: _____________________ Book Report Project Rubric Name: ______________________ Book Title: Author: Genre: Page Total:
Expectation Demonstrate knowledge of the book, characters, story line, setting, climax. Included title and author of book

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