Directions: Below you will find what the choice board looks like along with each of the item's point values. Your job is to pick and complete activities that add up to 100 points. Each creation should reflect text evidence and demonstrate your understanding of the novel.
*Scroll down and you will find the choice board options listed. Provided are further details about each assignment, as well as, possible resources for your use. Most resources have been posted on Google Classroom under "Novel Project Resources".
Write an interview for a main character of the book. Ask at least 5 questions and write the answers to the questions, as the character would respond. (*Reminder-Be sure to incorporate text evidence)
10pts
Demonstrate how nature played a role in events from the text. Use complete sentences and be as detailed as possible (text evidence).
1 paragraph
10pts
Suggest a solution to a problem from the text. Make sure to state the problem, give the solution, and then justify your answer.
1 paragraph
10pts
List examples from the text that demonstrate imagery (appeal to each of the five senses).
5 senses = Sight, Hearing, Taste, Smell, & Touch
2 sentences per each sense 10pts
Record at least 5 vocabulary words that you found interesting. List the definitions of each and how it was used in context. Also, explain why you chose those words.
Use complete sentences
10pts
Pick 15 words from the book that you are unfamiliar with – write down their definitions. Use complete sentences when writing your definitions.
10pts
Give the book a new title and explain why you chose it.
1 paragraph
10pts
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Draw and color a diagram of something that was described in the book; label the parts. 20pts
Choose a character and imagine he/she had to pack a suitcase for a trip. What would you find in it and why? - Use the PDF file to the right to help guide you. You may print it out and use it as a space to write your explanation. 20pts Suitcase PDF Here
Use a graphic organizer to compare characters or events from the text. Use the button to the right to access many different kinds of graphic organizers. 20pts
Write a summary of the book or chapter that you read. Make sure to cite textual evidence. Grammar, spelling, and punctuation do matter!
2 paragraphs minimum 20pts
Create a chart with symbols or emojis that represent a person from the text. Give the meaning of each symbol. 20pts
Choose a character and imagine you walked into his/her room. What would you find in the room and why?
2 paragraphs 20pts
Compare two characters from the text using a VENN diagram. If needed, use the document to the right to help you; you may print it out and write on it for submission. 20pts
venn_diagram.pdf
Sequence events from the text on a timeline. You may complete the timeline using the website to the right; or you may complete it as a typed or hand-written document.
Create a Timeline w/1 sentence description per event 20pts
Online Time Line Maker
Design a new cover for the book (must be colored). Use the PDF to the right to do your work and present your new cover. 20pts
Write a test/quiz for the book. Include 20 questions and create an answer key. 20pts
Use a flow chart to explain several key events from the text. 20pts
Create a text message conversation between two characters from your book. Use the file to the right to format your text conversation - you can use as many as you need. Pick 1 event 30pts
text_conversation.pdf
Consider how the author’s life may have influenced how he/she wrote the text. You may have to do some background research about the author.
2 paragraphs 30pts
Pick a scene that is described in detail in the story. Draw a detailed picture and then write your own description of what is happening. 30pts
Make a hypothesis and provide an explanation about what may have changed if a character were in a different setting in the book.
3 paragraphs 30pts
Rate the actions of 3 people from the text. Explain why you rated each one this way.
3 paragraphs 30pts
Write a letter to the author of the book that describes your opinion of the book.
3 paragraphs minimum 30pts
Summarize 3 events from the text by creating a colored comic strip. Need examples or ideas? Click Here? 30pts
Write a critique of the book – give examples from the text as evidence.
3 paragraphs 30pts
Identify something a character has done and justify the actions of the character in the book.
2 paragraphs 30pts
Make a prediction of a character’s life in the future. Think about: Where will he/she live? What kind of job or career will he/she have? Will he/she still be friends with the same friends as before? Will he/she get married? 30pts
Critique the motives of the characters in the text.
Pick 1 character
3 paragraphs minimum 30pts
Retell a major event from the story from a different character's point of view.
2-3 paragraphs minimum 30pts
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Write an epilogue for the book or write an alternate ending for the book.
5 paragraphs 40pts
Research this specific time period and write 3 paragraphs evaluating how true the events of the book are to the time period. 40pts
Research an event from the book and make a storyboard to explain what you found. What is a story board? Need some help creating one?
Click Here. 40pts
Make connections to the story: a connection to your life, a connection to another book you have read, and a connection to the real world. Detail them using complete sentences
3 paragraphs minimum 40pts
Whose I-Phone is this? Pick a character and figure out what would be on their I-Phone Use the file posted on Google Classroom to complete this assignment. Make sure that you use one of the characters from the book and complete it according to the directions. 40pts
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You have been hired by the local community to create a mural or graffiti on a major city wall. Your job is to create a collage of things that represent your novel. Need some examples? Click Here.
This must be hand drawn and colored 50pts
Imagine that this book is a musical. Create a play list of 10 modern day songs and explain how each relates to the book. Then create and color a CD cover for your new album. 50pts
Create a diary from any character’s point of view. Pick 5 important events from the book to create a journal. You need 5 separate entries that capture that character’s personality.
6-8 sentences each entry 50pts
Select a character from the book and design a social media page for that character. Use the template posted on Google Classroom to assist you in creating a Facebook or Instagram page.
Facebook or Instagram 50pts
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Write a summary of each chapter and then create a PowerPoint slide for each one – add clipart to illustrate each of the slides.
100pts
Write a sequel or prequel to the book.
Minimum 5 chapters
100pts
*Scroll down and you will find the choice board options listed. Provided are further details about each assignment, as well as, possible resources for your use. Most resources have been posted on Google Classroom under "Novel Project Resources".
Write an interview for a main character of the book. Ask at least 5 questions and write the answers to the questions, as the character would respond. (*Reminder-Be sure to incorporate text evidence)
10pts
Demonstrate how nature played a role in events from the text. Use complete sentences and be as detailed as possible (text evidence).
1 paragraph
10pts
Suggest a solution to a problem from the text. Make sure to state the problem, give the solution, and then justify your answer.
1 paragraph
10pts
List examples from the text that demonstrate imagery (appeal to each of the five senses).
5 senses = Sight, Hearing, Taste, Smell, & Touch
2 sentences per each sense 10pts
Record at least 5 vocabulary words that you found interesting. List the definitions of each and how it was used in context. Also, explain why you chose those words.
Use complete sentences
10pts
Pick 15 words from the book that you are unfamiliar with – write down their definitions. Use complete sentences when writing your definitions.
10pts
Give the book a new title and explain why you chose it.
1 paragraph
10pts
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Draw and color a diagram of something that was described in the book; label the parts. 20pts
Choose a character and imagine he/she had to pack a suitcase for a trip. What would you find in it and why? - Use the PDF file to the right to help guide you. You may print it out and use it as a space to write your explanation. 20pts Suitcase PDF Here
Use a graphic organizer to compare characters or events from the text. Use the button to the right to access many different kinds of graphic organizers. 20pts
Write a summary of the book or chapter that you read. Make sure to cite textual evidence. Grammar, spelling, and punctuation do matter!
2 paragraphs minimum 20pts
Create a chart with symbols or emojis that represent a person from the text. Give the meaning of each symbol. 20pts
Choose a character and imagine you walked into his/her room. What would you find in the room and why?
2 paragraphs 20pts
Compare two characters from the text using a VENN diagram. If needed, use the document to the right to help you; you may print it out and write on it for submission. 20pts
venn_diagram.pdf
Sequence events from the text on a timeline. You may complete the timeline using the website to the right; or you may complete it as a typed or hand-written document.
Create a Timeline w/1 sentence description per event 20pts
Online Time Line Maker
Design a new cover for the book (must be colored). Use the PDF to the right to do your work and present your new cover. 20pts
Write a test/quiz for the book. Include 20 questions and create an answer key. 20pts
Use a flow chart to explain several key events from the text. 20pts
Create a text message conversation between two characters from your book. Use the file to the right to format your text conversation - you can use as many as you need. Pick 1 event 30pts
text_conversation.pdf
Consider how the author’s life may have influenced how he/she wrote the text. You may have to do some background research about the author.
2 paragraphs 30pts
Pick a scene that is described in detail in the story. Draw a detailed picture and then write your own description of what is happening. 30pts
Make a hypothesis and provide an explanation about what may have changed if a character were in a different setting in the book.
3 paragraphs 30pts
Rate the actions of 3 people from the text. Explain why you rated each one this way.
3 paragraphs 30pts
Write a letter to the author of the book that describes your opinion of the book.
3 paragraphs minimum 30pts
Summarize 3 events from the text by creating a colored comic strip. Need examples or ideas? Click Here? 30pts
Write a critique of the book – give examples from the text as evidence.
3 paragraphs 30pts
Identify something a character has done and justify the actions of the character in the book.
2 paragraphs 30pts
Make a prediction of a character’s life in the future. Think about: Where will he/she live? What kind of job or career will he/she have? Will he/she still be friends with the same friends as before? Will he/she get married? 30pts
Critique the motives of the characters in the text.
Pick 1 character
3 paragraphs minimum 30pts
Retell a major event from the story from a different character's point of view.
2-3 paragraphs minimum 30pts
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Write an epilogue for the book or write an alternate ending for the book.
5 paragraphs 40pts
Research this specific time period and write 3 paragraphs evaluating how true the events of the book are to the time period. 40pts
Research an event from the book and make a storyboard to explain what you found. What is a story board? Need some help creating one?
Click Here. 40pts
Make connections to the story: a connection to your life, a connection to another book you have read, and a connection to the real world. Detail them using complete sentences
3 paragraphs minimum 40pts
Whose I-Phone is this? Pick a character and figure out what would be on their I-Phone Use the file posted on Google Classroom to complete this assignment. Make sure that you use one of the characters from the book and complete it according to the directions. 40pts
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You have been hired by the local community to create a mural or graffiti on a major city wall. Your job is to create a collage of things that represent your novel. Need some examples? Click Here.
This must be hand drawn and colored 50pts
Imagine that this book is a musical. Create a play list of 10 modern day songs and explain how each relates to the book. Then create and color a CD cover for your new album. 50pts
Create a diary from any character’s point of view. Pick 5 important events from the book to create a journal. You need 5 separate entries that capture that character’s personality.
6-8 sentences each entry 50pts
Select a character from the book and design a social media page for that character. Use the template posted on Google Classroom to assist you in creating a Facebook or Instagram page.
Facebook or Instagram 50pts
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Write a summary of each chapter and then create a PowerPoint slide for each one – add clipart to illustrate each of the slides.
100pts
Write a sequel or prequel to the book.
Minimum 5 chapters
100pts