End of the Book Project Ideas
After each novel, students will create an end of the book project to show their understanding of what they have just read. These projects can be completed independently or with a small group. I have included some ideas on this page that previous students or groups have completed. The students are not limited to these choices. If students have another idea for a project, they should let Miss Ryan know. All projects should cover all aspects of the scoring guide that the students have been given.
ABC Book
Create a children’s ABC book. Include information from the novel for each letter of the alphabet. This can include characters, events, objects, etc. Make sure that you include the word, an illustration, and a description for each letter.
Auction
Pretend that you are having an auction. Gather or create 15 artifacts from the novel. These can be drawn, hand-made, or something from home. Use your imagination! While you are presenting this to the class, explain the importance of each item from the story.
Billboard
Design a billboard based on information from the novel. Make sure that you create a colorful display of information that shows a complete understanding of the entire book you have read. You can include pictures, words, or anything else that will get your point across.
Board Game
Create a game based on the novel. Design the game board and develop at least 20 questions that show your in-depth understanding of what you have just read. This can include thin but mostly thick questions. The finished product should look professional.
Diary Entries
Pretend that you are the main character of the story. Write 10 diary entries that the character could have written. Seven of the entries should include information from the text that was read during the novel. Three of the entries should be written after the book has been read. (What happened next for the character?) The journal entries should include the innermost thoughts of the character. Remember that you are writing the entries from his/her point of view.
Graphing Your Favorite Character
A character’s feelings or traits change throughout a story. Choose a character from the novel and create a graph based on his/her feelings or traits for each chapter or section of text. This can include happiness, sadness, bravery, etc. You need to include at least 3 feelings or traits (each one should be a different color). Your x-axis should be labeled with the chapters. Your y-axis should be labeled 0 through 5. 0 can mean the character does not exhibit that feeling/trait, and 5 can mean that the character exhibits the feeling/trait very strongly. Make sure you include brief descriptions to explain large changes in the graph.
Newspaper
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! What would the newspaper look like from the town the story takes place in? Here is your chance to show the rest of us. Create a newspaper. You should include articles based on events that have occurred in the novel, the weather of the town where the story takes place, games (word search, crossword puzzle), or anything else that you feel is important.
PowerPoint Presentation
You can create a presentation that has at least 8 slides. You must include a slide on each story element (characters, setting, plot, problem, and solution). Also, you can include other information that you think would be important (a storyline twist, point of view, themes discussed, etc.). Make sure that you include appropriate graphics and transitions. Be creative!
Red Carpet
The book has been turned into a movie. Who would play your favorite characters in the movie version? Here’s your chance to tell us. Pretend that you are going to be interviewing the cast along with the original characters from the book on the red carpet. What have the characters been up to since the end of the book? What do the actors think of the roles they are portraying? Write a newspaper article that includes this information. You must also design the movie poster that you saw at the event.
Scrapbook
A scrapbook is a book that is made to preserve memories. Think about the novel you have just read and what memories or momentos that a character in your novel might include in one. Create a scrapbook that has 10 pages-you must also create a cover for it. Include 10 pictures drawn, cut out from a magazine, or printed from the computer. You must also include small description for each.
Sing Me a Song
Create a song for the novel you have just read that could be included in the soundtrack to the movie version of this book. You can record the song or sing the song to the class.
Talk Show
There are so many interesting characters in a story. Wouldn’t you love to ask them the questions that have been in your mind? Pretend that you are interviewing at least 3 of the characters that were in your novel. Think of 8 thick questions you would like to ask each of them, as well as how each character would respond. You can either videotape the talk show or act it out in class.
Timeline
A novel is full of important events. Plot out at least 20 important events from the novel. Be as accurate as you can. Include a brief description and illustration about each event. |
