Name: _________________________________
Movie Synopsis
Pretend this book will be
made into a movie. Write a
detailed summary of the
exciting events, but don’t
give away the ending!
Adoption Poster Make a poster advertising why Bud would be a great child to adopt and write a blurb to go with it. Include Timeline
Make a timeline with small
pictures illustrating Bud’s
adventure, with each major
event, in chronological
order. Write a caption for
each.
Interview Interview someone who grew up during the great depression or create an imaginary interview with a character from the book. Bud and I
Bud, Not Buddy
Final Project
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his personality traits. Compare and contrast
yourself to Bud. Include
surroundings, family,
personality, beliefs,
characteristics, and
experiences.
Then and Now
Alternate Ending
Gangster Report
Compare and Contrast
Write an alternate ending to the
Write a news report about one of
1930’s to Today (chart)
story. You may change the author’s
and predict what might
change in the next 70
years.
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ending or add to it and create the
next chapter.
the gangsters from the 1930’s
mentioned in the story using true
events. You may choose to
videotape your news story.
Read the rubric.
Choose your project.
Devise a plan and get it approved by Ms. Mewborn (brainstorm and
write it down).
Gather the materials you need.
Do the project.
Grade yourself on the rubric.