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Lang. Arts Book Report Tic-Tac-Toe Reading Assignment Total- ______/ 150 pts

Poem
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 types of figurative language: Alliteration, Simile, Metaphor, Rhyme, Onomatopoeia, Repetition, Personification
(mark the four poetic devices using footnotes)
______/50 / Quote to Live By Essay
Select a statement from the book. Write a standard 5 paragraph essay making a claim as to why the quote would be a good motto by which to live your life. Give context to the excerpt and give support/evidence to your claim about the quote.
______/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 which part of the book the song would be played in and why, considering the mood and theme.
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Literary Trivia Game
Create a trivia game that reviews the major literary elements of your novel. It has to be able to actually be played in class. Must include: plot, character, setting, point of view, types of conflict, problem, solution, protagonist, antagonist, and theme.
______/50 / Two Column Journals
Compose 20 two column journal entries from your novel. Make sure to use correct formatting and include an accurate citation.
This square must have all 20 journal entries to count and may not be used as extra credit.
______/50 / Article Connection
Provide an article that relates to your book. Write a one-page report summarizing the article, (Who? What? Where? When? and Why?)
Finally, explain how it relates to your book. Include a citation for the article.
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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 / Book Talk/ Book Trailer
Create a book talk or video trailer. Explain the author, genre, characters, and the beginning plot. *For the book trailer- It should be at least one minute.
*For book talk- It should total at least three paragraphs, and you must read an exciting, interesting passage from your book.
______/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 to explain each plot point. See back side of paper for template.
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On Wednesday, OCT. 19, 2016 a 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 your projects, SO DON’T LOSE IT! Book checks will be on Monday, AUG. 29. 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 – A 250-300 pages-- A

200-224pages – B 249- 225 pages-- B

175-199 pages – C 200-224 pages-- C

125--174pages – D 150-199 pages-- D

124 or less pages – F 149- or less pages—F

Book Title Number of Pages Teacher Approval

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