8Th Grade Lang. Arts Tic-Tac-Toe BOOK REPORT- 4Th 9 Weeks Score:_____/150
Write a poem or song that is at least 16 lines (3-4 stanzas) and based on your novel. It must include at least four of the following: Alliteration, Simile, Metaphor, Rhyme, Onomatopoeia, Repetition, Personification
______/50 / Quote to Live By Essay
Choose a quote from a character. Write a 5 paragraph essay explaining why it would or wouldn't be a good motto by which to live your life. Give context to the quote and give support/evidence to your claim about the quote.
______/50 / Plot Diagram
Draw a plot diagram and describe the exposition, rising action (including three conflicts), climax, falling action, and resolution of your book. Use vivid details explain each plot point.
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Interview
Write a one page scene (at least) where a character from your book is interviewed. Use dialogue with thoughtful questioning so the character has the opportunity to discuss his/her thoughts and feelings about his/her role in the story and write responses that character would realistically give.
______/50 / 2 Column Journals
Compose 20 two column journal entries from your novel. Make sure to write 3-5 sentences per entry minimum and include an accurate citation of the novel.
______/50 / Book Talk/ Book Trailer
Give a book talk or play a book trailer for the class, explaining author, genre,characters, or the beginning plot.The book talk writing about these elements should be 3+ paragraphs. Finally, read an exciting, interesting passage from your book. The book trailer should be at least one minute.
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Letter to a Movie Producer
Write a 1 page+ letter to a movie producer trying to get that person interested in making your book into a movie. Explain why the story, characters,conflicts, and theme would make a good film. Suggest a filming location and the actors to play the variousroles.
______/50 / Playlist
Create a playlist of songs that could be the soundtrack to your novel. Must have at least 10 songs, including title and artist. You must also explain in 3+ sentences per song when and why the song fits. Focus on how the songs could develop the mood of the scenes.
______/50 / Article Report
Select an article on a topic that relates to your book. Write a one-page report explaining how the article relates to the book, summarizing: Who? What? Where? When?and Why?Also identify the author’s purpose of the article. Attach the article and citation.
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8th Grade Lang. Arts Tic-Tac-Toe BOOK REPORT- 4th 9 Weeks Score:_____/150
DUE- Thursday, May 12th
On Thursday,MAY 12, 2016a book report assignment is due. Absolutely no late work will be accepted. Complete three squares in a row- horizontal, vertical, or diagonal. You will turn this paper back in with all of your projects, SO DON’T LOSE IT!Book checks will be on Tuesday, March 29, 2016. Remember that your book choice needs to be a book on your reading level and may NOT be a movie and MUST be a NEW read. Books need to be read as an individual and not a class novel.
Regular Grading Scale:PRE-AP Grading Scale:
225-250 pages – A250-300 pages-- A
200-224pages – B249- 225 pages-- B
175-199 pages – C200-224 pages-- C
125--174pages – D150-199 pages-- D
124 or less pages – F149- or less pages—F
Book Title Number of Pages Daily Reading Goal Teacher Approval
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1. Exposition- characters are introduces, the setting is vividly described (time and place) and the main problem is introduced.
2. Rising action- a series of conflicts propels the story upward leading to the main event.
3. Climax- the main character comes face to face with conflict and changes in some way.
4. Falling Action- all loose ends of the story are tied up.
5. Resolution- the story comes to a definite end.