Peachtree Academy High School Summer Reading
2015-16
Directions: Please select ONE project to complete for your secondary novel of choice. ALL
projects should be ready to submit by Monday, August 3, 2015.
Project #1: Book Review Guidelines
I. Written Report: A 2-3 page, double spaced, typed report in MLA format.
Each written report should have three parts:
a. A Summary/Critique of the book:
A one paragraph (8 sentences) summary of the book, emphasizing what is most
interesting about it. Be sure to include the title of the book and the author, but stay away
from cliché sentences such as "The book I read is. . ." or "My book report is about. . ."
b. A discussion of its main theme:
Select one theme and explain how it is developed in the novel through characterization,
setting, symbols or motifs. This should be 3-4 paragraphs (about 8 sentences each).
c. A recommendation:
Tell your classmates in 1- 2 paragraphs (about 8 sentences each) whether you think they
would like to invest their time in reading this book. Let them know what is good or not
good about it, and what sort of reader might be attracted to this style of writing.
II. Project: A poster or collage to advertise the book
a. Include title and author of text.
b. Use graphics and color to highlight important characters, themes, motifs, etc.
III. Presentation: Oral Book Reports should be 3-5 minutes long and discuss:
a. Poster/collage that you have designed to advertise the book.
b. Main theme discussed in written report
c. Recommendation for future reading
Peachtree Academy High School Summer Reading
2015-16
Project #2: Soundtrack Guidelines
I. Written Report: A 1-2 page, double spaced, typed report in MLA format:
a. Summary/Critique of the book:
A one paragraph (8 sentences) summary of the book, emphasizing what is most
interesting about it. Be sure to include the title of the book and the author, but stay away
from cliché sentences such as "The book I read is. . ." or "My book report is about. . ."
b. A recommendation:
Tell your classmates in 1- 2 paragraphs (about 8 sentences each) whether you think they
would like to invest their time in reading this book. Let them know what is good or not
good about it, and what sort of reader might be attracted to this style of writing.
c. Quotations:
Choose 3-5 quotes that represent the novel’s theme. Tell your classmates in 3-4
paragraphs (about 8 sentences each) why the selected quotes convey the author’s purpose
for writing and how they also relate to the music selected for the novel soundtrack.
II. Project:
1. Create a CD case for the soundtrack
a. Front Cover: Title of text, author, CD Soundtrack title, and an illustration that
conveys an important scene or setting.
b. Interior flap: List of songs to represent chapters, characters, or elements of plot and
the genre of music
c. Back Cover: An illustration that depicts the novel’s central theme
2. Choose a 30 second to one minute segment of a song that represents each of the
following items:
a. Theme
b. Chapters
c. Character 1
d. Character 2
e. Conflict
f. Resolution
3. Each item must be from a different music genre (Country, Rock, Pop, R & B, etc.).
4. Your song must reflect the item chosen in order to convey the appropriate mood or tone.
III. Presentation: Oral Reports should be 5-7 minutes long and provide:
1. An explanation of your music choices and how they relate to the text (theme,
characterization, conflict, resolution, setting, historical context, etc.)
2. Recommendation for future reading.
Peachtree Academy High School Summer Reading
2015-16
Project #3: DVD or Book Cover Guidelines
I. Written Report: A 1-2 page, double spaced, typed report in MLA format
a. A one paragraph (8 sentences) summary of the book, emphasizing what is most
interesting about it. Be sure to include the title of the book and the author, but stay away
from cliché sentences such as "The book I read is. . ." or "My book report is about. . ."
b. A discussion of its main theme:
Select one theme and explain how it is developed in the novel through characterization,
setting, symbols or motifs. This should be 3-4 paragraphs (about 8 sentences each).
II. Project: Design/Create a cover of appropriate size and dimensions, which will include:
a. Front Cover:
Depict elements of plot, character, and theme in the story through quality pictures
and/or drawings. Title and author are both present.
b. Back Cover:
Depict elements of the author’s style and tone in the story through quality pictures
and/or drawings.
c. Inside Left:
A 1-2 paragraph description or summary of the major conflicts (8 sentences each
paragraph)
d. Inside Right:
Tell your classmates in 1- 2 paragraphs (about 8 sentences each) whether you think they
would like to invest their time in reading this book. Let them know what is good or not
good about it, and what sort of reader might be attracted to this style of writing.
Be sure to include at least three substantial and interesting quotes from reviews (can
be published or student-generated) that will support your recommendation.
III. Presentation: Oral Reports should be 3-5 minutes long and discuss:
a. DVD/Book Cover that you have designed to advertise the book.
b. Main theme discussed in written report.
c. Recommendation for future reading.
Peachtree Academy High School Summer Reading
2015-16
Project #4: Movie Proposal Guidelines
I. Written Report: A 2 page, double spaced, typed report in MLA format.
This written report should persuade the reader to:
*Read the novel and Produce a modernized film version of the novel*
The written report should include:
a. Summary/Critique of the book:
A one paragraph (8 sentences) summary of the book, emphasizing what is most
interesting about it. Be sure to include the title of the book and the author, but stay away
from cliché sentences such as "The book I read is. . ." or "My book report is about. . ."
b. A recommendation:
Tell your classmates in 1- 2 paragraphs (about 8 sentences each) whether you think they
would like to invest their time in reading this book. Let them know what is good or not
good about it, and what sort of reader might be attracted to this style of writing.
c. An explanation:
Tell your classmates in 1- 2 paragraphs (about 8 sentences each) why this novel should
be turned into a film. Discuss possible actors that would be best suited to play the roles of
major characters from the novel.
II. Project: A poster or collage to advertise the film
a. Include title and author of text.
b. Use graphics and color to highlight important characters, themes, motifs, etc.
III. Presentation: Oral Reports should be 3-5 minutes long and discuss:
a. Poster/collage that you have designed to advertise the film.
b. The importance in creating a film version of the novel.
c. Recommendation for future reading.
Peachtree Academy High School Summer Reading
2015-16
Project #5: Scrapbook Guidelines
I. Written Report: All three components must be included in the scrapbook.
a. Journal Entry:
Write a journal entry from the main character's point of view that gives a summary of the book,
emphasizing what is most interesting about it. The journal entry should include:
a. 3-4 paragraphs (5-8 sentences each)
b. A brief description of the main character, setting, major events and conclusion.
b. A Letter from a friend:
Write a letter from a secondary character's point of view to the main character. In the letter
describe the solution (in complete, detailed paragraphs) to the main character's problem as it
happens in the story. Be sure to address it to the appropriate character and tape it in the
scrapbook.
c. Quotations:
Choose 3-5 quotes that represent the novel’s theme. Tell your classmates in 3-4 paragraphs (about
8 sentences each) why the selected quotes convey the theme and or the author’s purpose for
writing.
II. Project: A 5-8 page scrapbook will include:
1. Cover Page
a. Include title and author of text.
b. Use graphics and color to highlight important characters, themes, motifs, etc.
2. Interior Pages:
a. Draw, create, collect, or find at least three (3) souvenirs that the main character would have
put into the scrapbook. These objects should reflect events in the story or important aspects
of your character.
b. Include five (5) pictures or photographs ("photos" can be drawn or cut out of magazines)
c. Paste the object and the pictures throughout the scrapbook and include a brief (1 paragraph)
explanation next to each object and picture describing its significance
d. They should illustrate each of the following:
o
The main character in a scene from the book
o
The character's family or friends
o
The main character's major accomplishment
o
The setting of the story
3. Back Cover Page
a. Include the Quotations written piece on the back cover along with a picture of your choice
(symbol, imagery, motif)
III. Presentation: Oral Reports should be 3-5 minutes long and discuss:
a. The rationale for each page of the scrapbook. Be sure to address how the scrapbook pages
convey:
o Plot (including conflicts)
b. Recommendations for future reading.
o
Theme
o
o
Setting
Characterization
Peachtree Academy High School Summer Reading
2015-16
Project #6: Persuasive Speech or Letter Guidelines
I. Written Report: A 2 page, double spaced, typed report in MLA format.
This written report should persuade the reader to read the novel and include:
a. Summary/Critique of the book:
A one paragraph (8 sentences) summary of the book, emphasizing what is most
interesting about it. Be sure to include the title of the book and the author, but stay away
from cliché sentences such as "The book I read is. . ." or "My book report is about. . ."
b. A recommendation:
Tell your classmates in 1- 2 paragraphs (about 8 sentences each) whether you think they
would like to invest their time in reading this book. Let them know what is good or not
good about it, and what sort of reader might be attracted to this style of writing.
c. An explanation:
Tell your classmates in 1- 2 paragraphs (about 8 sentences each) why this novel should
be mandatory reading for high school students.
II. Project: A poster or collage to advertise the book
a. Include title and author of text.
b. Use graphics and color to highlight important characters, themes, motifs, etc.
III. Presentation: Oral Reports should be 3-5 minutes long and discuss:
a. Poster/collage that you have designed to advertise the book.
b. Recommendation for future reading.
c. Explanations to support mandatory reading