Semester 1 Project: Book in a Box
Due Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2011
Content Standards Addressed:
Reading 3.0: Literary Response and Analysis
Writing Conventions 1.1: Sentence Structure
Writing Conventions 1.4: Grammar
Writing Conventions 1.5: Punctuation and Capitalization
Writing Conventions 1.6: Spelling
Directions: You will need to choose and read a fiction (not real or true) novel according to your appropriate reading level. The novel will need to be a minimum of 150 pages and may not have excessive photos/artwork as part of its content (graphic novels, etc.). Additionally, you may not choose a book that has been made into a movie or any books that we will read together in class: The Giver and The Outsiders. Once you have completed reading the novel, you will assemble your Book in a Box book report. All work must be typed. The following items must be present or a reduction in points will be subtracted from your overall grade:
Outside portion:
1. Front cover:
A. Picture of something or someone significant from the novel. Your picture must be hand drawn or assembled. It must also be colored or painted. No internet items allowed!
B. Title of the novel
C. Author’s name
D. Student name and period number
2. Book spine:
A. Book title
B. Author’s name
3. Back cover:
A. Book title
B. Author’s name
C. Summary of story: This needs to be 2 to 3 paragraphs, with each paragraph being 5 to 7 sentences each. Make sure you highlight what the story overall is about but don’t give away any big secrets or the ending.
Inside portion, left side: These items need to be written in the correct paragraph format for each numbered section. Each section, except Basic Theme or Moral, should be 5 to 7 sentences each.
1. Plot:
A. Exposition: What is the information that the author provides in the beginning of the story to help the reader understand the setting, mood, and characters?
B. Rising Action: What are some of the events that lead the reader to the climax, or turning point?
C. Climax: What is the event that is considered the “peak” or turning point in the story?
D. Resolution: How is the main conflict(s) in the story resolved? In other words, what happens?
2. Conflict(s): Describe the main problem(s) that the characters face in the story.
3. Setting: Describe one to three of the main settings in the story. Describe the locations using colorful details (paint the picture for the reader in words).
4. Characters: Choose one main character and a minor character from the story to describe. You may choose to discuss the character traits, such as physical appearance, personalities, etc. You also need to include whether that character is considered to be static (unchanging throughout the story) or dynamic (some type of change has taken place with this character) and what evidence there is to support your response.
5. Basic Theme or Moral: Explain what the overall theme or moral of the story is (this may be completed in one to two sentences).
Inside portion, right side: Create a three-dimensional picture of any scene from the story.
Suggested Materials: Paint, magazine cutouts, hand drawn pictures, and assembled items.
No internet items!
