Civil War Book Report (Without the Report) Enrichment Project

30 Point Civil War Enrichment Projects

Completion of this assignment will earn you 30 points. This will be counted in the grade book as 30 out of 30 points.

Due by January 9, 2015

Select a fiction or non-fiction book about the Civil War and complete 2 tasks from the list below to earn 30 Points. You must get the book approved by me prior to starting. I have many books that you can use in my classroom.

  1. Design a flipbook that includes, title, author, story summary, main characters, setting, and a brief one paragraph book review, and any other important information about the book.
  1. Make a book jacket that would cover the book. Look at some book jacket samples first. (There are samples available in class).
  1. Use magazine photos to make a collage that represents a scene from the book.
  1. Create a typed up one page letter to the author of the book. The letter should be your thoughts and opinions about the book. Do not summarize the story; remember they wrote it, so they already know what it is about!
  1. Compare and contrast two characters from the book. You may choose the format.
  1. Make a timeline including all the key events from the book.
  1. Interview a character. Write a least 10 questions that will give the character the opportunity to discuss his or her thoughts and feelings about their role in the book. Write possible responses to the questions that the character might give based on evidence from the book.
  1. Make a “Book Bag.” Make or find 5 to 10 “artifacts” that best illustrate the people, places, events and overall meaning of the book. Tell why you choose each one.
  1. All books are made up of conflicts and solutions. Choose three conflicts that take place in the book and explain the solutions. Is there one you wish had been handled or turned out differently?
  1. Write a Full (physical, emotional, relational) description of three characters from the book. Draw a portrait to accompany each description.
  1. Rewrite the book as an A, B, C picture book for younger children. Remember to use words that begin with each letter of the alphabet to describe the characters, character traits, and events that occur in the book.
  1. Design a graphic novel version of the book focusing on one particular chapter or event in the book.

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  1. Design a crossword puzzle with questions about the plot, characters, character traits, etc. This puzzle must have at least 10 down and 10 across and include an answer key.
  1. Create a one page typed narrative about one of the characters 20 years after the book ends.
  1. Create a bookmark about your book. Include pictures, golden lines, character information, plot information, etc.

Select 1 for 30 Points

1. Suddenly the book has become a best seller! Create a movie trailer that is at least one minute in length using iMovie, WeVideo, or any other software you are comfortable working with. Be sure to record it in a format that will work so you can show it in school. Model your trailer after the ones you see on TV or in the movies. Explain the basic plot of the story, the major characters, the conflict, and any other relevant information. Feel free to create a list of actors that would play the role of the main characters in the book.

2. Write a diary that a main character from the book might have kept before, during, or after the events in the story. Remember that the character’s thoughts and feelings are very important in a diary. (Minimum of 5 detailed diary entries). Each diary entry must be at least 6-8 sentences in length.

3. Write and perform original song lyrics that describe the plot of the book. You must hand in a typed up copy of the lyrics. You can set the song lyrics to a modern day song (use a karaoke version of the music). I can help you with editing the music.

4. Make the book into a game. The game must include a game board, at least 25 cards with questions, all necessary game pieces, and directions explaining how to play the game.

Happy Reading!