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Book Project
Board Game
For this book project, you will be reading a book. Then you will be writing a critique on
your book. The critique must be at least 3 paragraphs long. The first paragraph
should be an introduction and include the title, author, and number of pages. The
second paragraph should be a summary of your book. The last paragraph should
be your critique of the book. You should rate your book from one to five stars,
with an explanation. Additionally, you will be creating a board game based on your
book. Remember that your book must be at least 200 pages long.
After you select your book, try to visualize making a game, which incorporates parts of the book.
Use the following guidelines when you create your board game:
1.
Use the characters in your book as “the pieces” of the game. You must have at least
five game pieces (enough for your table group to play).
2.
Use the setting of the book as the game board. Remember that color can make all the
difference. Use a lot of color and keep in mind that you want your game board to be neat and
well organized. Your game board must be made out of poster board or of some other
material that is thicker than construction paper. Your game board must be at least 18 inches
long, as well as 18 inches wide.
3.
Use the plot of the book as the moves of the game. You must include at least 25 moves
in your game. This can be done by creating at least 25 cards for players to choose from.
4.
Write clear, concise instructions, explaining how to play the game. Your directions
must be written out in a creative way. In other words, do not simply write the
directions on a piece of lined paper. Think of a neat way to tie the directions into your game.
Your game MUST reflect the content of your book.
GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DO YOUR PERSONAL BEST, AND GET AN EARLY START ON
THIS PROJECT!
Here are some samples:
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Board Game Rubric
CATEGORY
4 - Exceeds
3 - Proficient
2 – Needs Improvement
1 – Below Expectations
A lot of thought
into making the
game interesting
and fun to play as
shown by creative
game pieces and
game board.
Some thought was
put into making the
game interesting
and fun to play by
using textures,
fancy writing,
and/or interesting
characters.
Student tried to
Little thought was put
make the game
into making the game
interesting and fun, interesting or fun.
but some of the
things made it harder
to understand/enjoy
the game.
Attractiveness
Contrasting colors
and at least 5
original graphics
were used to give
the cards and game
board visual appeal.
Contrasting colors
and at least 3
original graphic
were used to give
the cards and game
board visual appeal.
Contrasting colors
Little or no color or
and "borrowed"
fewer than 3 graphics
graphics were used were included.
to give the cards and
game board visual
appeal.
Rules
Rules were written
clearly enough that
all could easily
participate. Typed
and edited for
errors.
Rules were written,
but one part of the
game needed
slightly more
explanation. Typed,
but some errors.
Rules were written,
but people had some
difficulty figuring out
the game. Typed or
handwritten, but
many typos.
The rules were not
written or were very
difficult to
understand.
Game Moves
Game moves
demonstrates
strong knowledge
of novel.
Game moves
demonstrates
knowledge.
Game creation
demonstrates
adequate knowledge,
but are a little vague.
Game creation
does not demonstrate
knowledge of the
book.
Creativity
Critique
Critique contains all Critique contains all Critique contains
of the expected
of the expected
many of the
elements, and is
elements.
expected elements.
detailed, thoughtful
and well-written.
20-19 points = A+
18 points = A
17 points = A16 points = B+
15 points = B
14-13 points = B12-11 points = C+
10 points = C-
9 points = D
8-7 points = D6-5 points F
Critique contains few
of the expected
elements.
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Grade ______
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