Independent Reading Presentation
Project is due ___________. If you have not finished a book by the project due date, you will receive a POW, and 10% will be deducted from your score. You will still be required to present your project even if it is late.
Every presentation must include the following in this order:
· title and author
· main character(s)
· summary of the story without giving away the ending
· compare how two characters from the story are different and similar (do not use appearances)
· choose a character trait that describes one of the main characters
· use specific evidence from the book to support your character trait (must include the page number)
· theme (lesson you learned from the story) including an explanation of why you think this is the theme
Information must be written on note cards. Be sure to practice reading in front of someone before presenting. Try not to read straight from the cards. Practice and then practice some more.
Choose ONE of the following to include in your presentation:
· three items in a bag that relate to the story- you must explain how the objects relate to your book
· movie poster you create that represents an event from the story- you must explain how the movie poster relates to your story. All artwork must be original-do not copy from the book or movie
· three Google slides with pictures that relate to the story- you must explain how the pictures relate to the story (You may include a title slide) Do not use images from the book or movie.
· create a book mobile using a wire clothes hanger- attach at least five pictures (hand drawn or printed from computer) or items that represent the book. Be prepared to explain how each picture or item relates to the book
· create a CD cover for the book. On the back, think of three popular songs that relate to the book. Be sure to explain how the songs relate to the book.
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