Book Project Guidelines

Book Project Guidelines

Writing Projects

ALL projects are due on Monday, October 29.

Book Review

Title, author, and number of pages

Describe the main character(s)

Summarize the story (Remember not to give away the ending.)

Write about whether or not you liked the book

A permission slip signed by your parent/guardian

Wednesday, October 24A draft of the review is due

Book & Movie Compare/Contrast

Information about the book: title, author, and year it was published

Information about the movie: title and year it came out

A paragraph about the actors, the characters they played, and whether you thought the actors were chosen well*

A paragraph about whether the book and movie were more similar or more different*

A paragraph about whether you like the book or the movie better*

*Please remember to include at least three reasons for each of your opinions

Wednesday, October 24Notes on the movie are due

Report on the time period or culture of its characters

Information about the book

Title and author

Main characters

Summary of the story

Information about the time period

Specific year(s)

Major events

Important people

Information about the culture

Specific year(s)

Beliefs/religion of the people

Important traditions of the people and, if theyve changed, how they are different today

What are some of the differences between the everyday lives of children of this culture and your everyday life (home, school, food, etc.)

A list of sources

Wednesday, October 24A draft of the report is due

Travel Guide

An introductory paragraph that connects the travel guide to the book you read

Map of the area, showing major routes and major landforms

Notable places to visit in the city/region/country (monuments, museums, parks, homes of important people)

Major events (festivals, holidays, etc.)

A list of sources

Wednesday, October 24An outline of the guide is due

Next Chapter

Begin with a summary of the book, including the following information: Title and author

Main characters

Summary of the story

At least two type-written pages that continue the storyWednesday, October 24A draft of the chapter is due