RL.10 (3.

0): Independent Book Project Choices

Directions: ​Choose O ​ NE​ of the following projects to create for your independent book.
You must choose a different project for each quarter, so plan accordingly.
Read through the descriptions carefully and have the product ready by the presentation/due date.
Keep in mind, each in-text citation (in MLA format) should be different, accurately written, and clearly justified.
Each project will be graded based on a certain rubric (Rubrics A-F).
Use the rubric as a guide for the project so you know how to earn a good grade.
Maximum time limit for your presentation is 10 minutes.

1. 5 Artifacts
Choose at least five "artifacts" (i.e., objects) from multiple parts in the book that best illustrate the events and
messages of the story. Bring or make replicas of these artifacts. A written explanation of each one should
accompany the artifacts. Each explanation should be at least 1 paragraph (5-7 sentences). Explain why you chose
each one and how it is important or symbolic in the story; at least 3 of those explanations must include 1 in-text
citation each (MLA format) for support. (Use​ Rubric F​)

2. Book Jacket
Design a new, hand-drawn jacket for your book. It must be a hard copy and at least legal size (8.5 in. x 14 in.). You
must include all of the standard information on a book jacket (i.e., title & author’s name, 1 paragraph author
background, design, 1-2 paragraph original synopsis [do not plagiarize], at least 3 book reviews 1-2 sentences
long, etc.). The 3 book reviews should be originally written by you and each must be supported with at least 1
in-text citation (MLA format) from your book. Please look at several, real book jackets for guidance. Your book
jacket must be original and may IN NO WAY resemble any version of the book that has been released. No part of
the jacket should be simply printed from online sources—it should be ​entirely​ hand-drawn. Be ready to describe
your book jacket and explain why you designed it the way that you did. (Use​ Rubric A​)

3. Comic Book
Create a comic book for the key scenes from the entire book (beginning, middle, & end). There must be at least 20
comic frames (each frame at least being 3 inches long or wide) and at least 12 frames should come with dialogue.
In addition, there should also be at least 3 comic frames with 1 in-text citation (MLA format) to support the comic
frame. It must be a hard copy book and all pictures should be hand drawn. (Use​ Rubric A​)

4. Diorama
Create a diorama for the book. Use any materials you wish to create a diorama (3-D physical model) for the book.
Your diorama must be a physical representation of one important event in the book, including at least two of the
main characters in the book. The diorama must not exceed the following measurements for length, width, &
height: 18”x15”x15”. You must write and submit an at least 2 paragraph (5-7 sentences each) explanation of your
diorama that includes what the scene shows, why it is an important event in the story, & be supported with at least
3 in-text citations (MLA format) from the story. This explanation must be on a separate sheet of paper. (Use
Rubric E​)

5. Monologue
Write and deliver a monologue that fits the main character of your book. Before you deliver the monologue,
provide a brief summary of the book and description of the character to your audience. The monologue should be
a justification or response to one specific choice the character made at some point in the book and must be made
clear to the audience. The monologue must fit the main character’s personality and mannerisms. If the character
already had a monologue in the book, it must in NO WAY resemble the monologue in the story. You will deliver
this monologue live to the class, so it should be practiced and fluent. It does not have to be memorized, although
that is preferred. When delivered, your monologue must last 3-5 minutes. You will turn in a written copy of your
monologue that should have at least 3 in-text citations (MLA format) to support your monologue, but the majority
of the evaluation will be based on your comprehension of the book. (Use​ Rubric C​)
6. Movie Poster
Create a hand-drawn poster that could be used in a movie theater to promote the release of the film for your book.
It must be a hard copy. If your book has already been made into a film, your poster may IN NO WAY resemble an
actual movie poster that has been released (including using the actors who actually played in the movie) NOR
should it simply copy previously made images online. It must be the size of a poster board (at least 11”x17”, NOT
regular 8”x11” paper). Your movie poster must contain a picture of the main character and a picture of the
antagonist (or a representation of the conflict in some way) and include all parts found in a typical movie poster
(i.e., release date, name of actors/actresses, producers, etc.). No part of the poster should be simply printed from
online sources—it should be ​entirely​ hand-drawn. You must write and submit an at least 2 paragraph explanation
(5-7 sentences each) of your poster including who/what is represented in the poster and be supported with at
least 3 in-text citations (MLA format) from your story. You must also include why you chose the design you did.
This written portion must be on a separate sheet of paper. (Use​ Rubric D​)

7. Movie Trailer
Film a trailer for the movie version of the book. Your trailer must run between 2-3 minutes (no more, no less). If
your book has already been made into a film, your poster may IN NO WAY resemble an actual movie trailer that
has been released. Do NOT recycle any scenes from the actual movie—each scene must be originally filmed by
YOU. You may save the trailer onto a flash drive and bring it to class or you may upload it onto Google Drive or
YouTube and share the file/link with me. Your trailer must include an introduction to the plot, at least 2-3 main
characters, the setting, 2-3 key scenes (without spoiling the ending), and have a release date. In addition, you must
write and submit an at least 2-paragraph written explanation detailing why you created the trailer the way you did
and it must include at least 3 in-text citations (MLA format) from the story for support. You MAY work on this with
another classmate, but you must EACH have your OWN, separate, unique trailers, and turn them in on
SEPARATELY. Your trailer will be shown to the class. (Use​ Rubric B​)

8. Scrapbook
Create a scrapbook (NOT a photo album) for the main character that reflects many events that occur to him or her
throughout the book. You can create/include photographs (none from the movie if your book has a film version),
letters, post cards, a family tree, newspaper article, memorable items, or anything else that you might find in a
scrapbook. Write short captions (2-3 sentences) below each item explaining it and the significance to the
character. You must include at least 3 in-text citations (MLA format) to support any 3 of the scrapbook entries.
Create a cover for your scrapbook. On the inside cover, paste an information sheet with the full name of the
character, his/her age (guess if you don't know), birth date (if known), where he/she lives, and any other
important information. The scrapbook must include at least 10 items and the info sheet must be at least 1⁄2 a page
long. (Use​ Rubric A​)

9. Short Skit
Act out a major event from the book in class (live) or film/video, and explain why you chose that scene (how/why
was it important to the story’s plot). You supply the props (fake weapons must be approved FIRST) and costumes.
Must be 5-10 minutes long (no more, no less). A digital copy of the film (if applicable) must be submitted to the
teacher before/by the presentation date via Google Drive or personal flash drive. In addition, you must write and
submit an at least 2 paragraph written explanation detailing why you created the skit the way you did and it must
include at least 3 in-text citations (MLA format) from the story for support. (Use​ Rubric B​)

10. Spoken Word Poem / Song

Summarize the book in the form of a spoken word poem or song (minimum of 2 minutes long). If you are not
familiar with a spoken word poem, research on how it is presented—it is ​NOT s​ imply reading a poem. You may or
may not have a rhyme scheme (ABAB, ABBA, AABBA, etc.)—review what these poetic features are. If it is a song,
you must have an instrumental audio (digital file or musical instrument) to accompany your lyrics. You may use
the tune of another artist’s song, but cite your source. You must either perform live in class or previously record
yourself and play the video in class. If you choose the video option, you must bring a flash drive with the file before
your presentation date or upload the video onto Google Drive or YouTube and share the file/link with the teacher.
A copy of the poem/lyrics must be provided (digital or hard copy) BEFORE your presentation. You must also
include an at least 2 paragraph written explanation as to why you wrote the poem or song the way you did and it
must include at least 3 in-text citations (MLA format) for support. (Use​ Rubric A​)