Book Celebrations!

Book Celebrations will take place four times this year:  October , November , February  and April .     

Your Celebration will be based on any choice novel you read this quarter.  (In class novels are NOT an option.)

The more books you read, the more Choices you will have!

Choose ONE of the following projects in ANY category you like.  You may NOT repeat the same option for your next Celebration.

You will PRESENT your project to the class for a minimum of 3 minutes and a maximum of 5 minutes.  PLEASE PLAN AHEAD (and practice) so that your timing will be within this range.

You MUST INCORPORATE at least 3 of the following elements IN EACH PROJECT.  See your teacher if you have any questions.

·         Plot

·         Character(s)

·         Theme

·         Setting

·         Dialogue

·         Mood

·         A Pivotal Scene

·         Personal Connections

·         Symbolism

·         Predictions

·         Point of View

Celebration Options

Written Celebrations

• Newsletter (at least one page with articles and pictures and graphics.)
• Prequel OR sequel chapter(s) to the book
• Re-write the ending to the book
• Re-write a chapter from a DIFFERENT character’s point of view
• Write a letter to or from the character
• A journal or diary of one of the characters
• Set of test questions for the book (10-15 questions with answer key)

Technology Celebrations

• Power Point presentation
• Videotape of a scene
• Audiotape of a scene with sound effects
• Videotape of the nightly news with reports about events in your book

Artistic Celebrations

• 3-Dimensional Model (handmade)
• Display board
• Poster-sized collage
• Game with instructions
• Treasure Chest (with at least 7 items)
• Mobile (with at least 7 items attached)
• Paint a picture

Dramatic Celebrations

• Song (written and performed by you)
• Dance (performed)
• Puppet Show (with written script)
• Skit (with written script)
• Become a character (act, dress, and talk to the class as your character would)
• Talk Show Interview (have someone interview you as the character)

Multi-Category Celebrations

• Party Planning (create a party a character might have and create a guest list, invitations, the theme, food, favors, games, and location)
• Timeline of Events (On poster board, computer, Power Point etc.)
• Research the time period of the book and present the information
• Read a book that has been made into a movie, and then watch the movie.  Create a Venn Diagram comparing/contrasting the two.
• Create a comic strip of several scenes
• Have your own idea?  See your teacher for prior approval.

Celebrate Reading!!!!!