Book+Assessment+Options

Book Assessment Options __ WHO __ : YOU __WHERE__: home, school, and everywhere in between __ WHAT __ : FOUR book assessments __WHY__: meeting the standard—25 book campaign __ WHEN __ : each nine weeks __HOW__: follow the requirements listed below __ EACH ASSESSMENT MUST INCLUDE THE TITLE, AUTHOR AND PUBLISHER!!!!! __  All assessments __must include some color__. They must be neatly done and must be turned in by the due date!!!!!!!!
 * 1)  Summarize the plot of the story by creating a comic strip the story. Use about 6 to 8 frames and be sure to include a caption for each picture.
 * 2)  Redesign the front and back cover of your novel. Fold your paper like a hamburger bun. Draw one picture to put on the inside of your novel. State where in the story your picture would go and why. On the back write a brief hook to interest those who see your project.
 * 3)  Draw a 6 to 8 picture time line showing the important events in your story. You must include a short description of each picture.
 * 4)  Sketch a portrait of a character. Write everything you know about him or her on the back of the picture. On the front with the picture, write a poem about the chosen character. The poem must be at lest 10 lines.
 * 5)  Create four character trading cards based on characters from your book. Include a picture on one side with a description of the character and his or her importance on the reverse. DO NOT SIMPLY LIST THE OUTWARD APPEARANCE!!!!!!!
 * 6)  Create four greeting cards from the point of view of the main character in your book. Send the cards to other characters in the book revealing an event, action, or emotional shift, and why it was important. The cards should include a picture, the sentiment, and a signature.
 * 7)  Write a letter to the author of your book. Explain to him or her your favorite part of the book. Also give the author one suggestion to make the book more enjoyable. One page minimum.
 * 8)  Create the front page of a newspaper article. Retell the story and be sure to include pictures. (non-fiction books)
 * 9)  Create a brochure regarding the topic of your book. Be sure to include pictures and captions. (non-fiction books)
 * 10)  With your parent’s permission, go to [|www.glogster.com] and create a poster about your character. Include a brief summary of the character’s conflict and how it was resolved. A ten line poem about the character should also be included. Send Mrs. Smith an email with the link to your glog at emily.smith@cowetaschools.org
 * 11)  With your parent’s permission, go to [|www.gliffy.com] and create a map of the elements of your novel. Be sure to include the basic situation and conflict, the complications (problems, events), climax, resolution, and theme (central idea of the work). Save your work as a .jpg file and print it at home.
 * 12)  Create a Power Point presentation of your novel. Be sure to include major characters, basic situation, complications, climax, resolution, and theme. Good Power Point design should be considered. Save your work and burn to a disc to turn in to the teacher.
 * 13)  Create a movie using Movie Maker to showcase the literary elements of your novel. Be sure to include the major characters, basic situation, complications, climax, resolution, and theme.