Novel+Project

__** Nonfiction Novel Project **__ Choose one of the following to complete based on your nonfiction novel. Be prepared to provide a short presentation to the class.


 * __ Individual Options __**


 * Create a movie poster promoting a movie version of your book. Include actors and actresses in the movie, a rating, snippets from reviewers, compelling artwork and captions. Write a brief rationale explaining your choices.


 * Create an original work of art based on the novel. You may choose to display symbols present in the novel in a collage, create an object that is representational of ideas, characters, or themes in the novel, or any other visual representation of the novel. Provide a written rationale explaining your choices of product.


 * Prepare a recipe that represents your book. What do the ingredients represent? How does the presentation of the food represent aspects of your book? Write a brief rationale explaining your choices.


 * __ Pair Options __**


 * Write song lyrics based on the book. Choose to write about the whole book or one or two scenes with a rationale explaining your choices. You may perform the song live (which will be videoed in class) or bring in a video/audio tape of your song and the song lyrics.


 * Create a board game or video game based on your novel. Consider the action in the book as well as the characters, their personalities, motivations, etc. Write a brief rationale explaining the game’s rules and how it relates to the book.


 * Create a contemporary social media profile related to your book. The characters could create Facebook profiles and entries, Twitter accounts and Tweets, Instagram profiles and photos, etc.


 * __ Group Options (no more than four students per group) __**


 * Create a movie trailer for the book. Write the script and create a video no longer than 3 minutes. Be sure to watch movie trailers for inspiration—your job is to persuade people to watch the movie.


 * Create a movie trailer for a sequel or prequel to the book. What do you think might happen next (or did happen before) to any or all of the characters next? Write the script and create a video no longer than 3 minutes. Be sure to watch movie trailers for inspiration—your job is to persuade people to watch the movie.


 * Illustrate the book and provide audio commentary for each chapter of the book with the use of technology: Photostory, Animoto, MovieMaker, etc.

_____ 25 pts: **__ Content __** Presentation/product contains accurate, factual information _____ 25 pts: __**Originality**__ Presentation/product is original,obvious time and effort devoted to project _____ 25 pts: __**Relevance**__ Presentation/product was shown to be relevant to central idea, plot, style, or characterization of novel _____ 25 pts: **__ Demonstration of Knowledge Gained __** Analysis, reflection, and insight demonstrated
 * Novel Project Rubric **

_____ 100 pts: __**Total**__