1. Re-write the Ending:
Have you ever LOVED a book but HATED the ending? Well, this is your chance to make things right. For this summer reading project, you get to step into the shoes of the author and re-write the ending. Show the author of your book how
it is done!
Requirements:
*Re-write is at least one paragraph (SEVEN sentences)
*Re-write is original (does not resemble original ending)
*Re-write is easy to read and follow (grammatical errors
do not impede understanding)
*Typed
2. Create an Interview:
This is your chance to ask all of the questions that you have ever wanted to ask your favorite author. Not only do you get to ask the questions, you get to use your creative juices to come up with possible answers! So, get ready to let
the reporter in you go wild!
Requirements:
*Compose five questions
*Compose five plausible (possible) answers (at least
THREE SENTENCE answers)
*Questions and answers are clear (grammatical errors do
not impede understanding)
*Typed
3. Book Critique:
Everyone has an opinion, and this is your chance to let yours be known. Whether you loved your book, or hated it, we want to know. Give us an honest critique of a book of your choice, and don’t hold back. Who knows? Your critique could influence future reading lists!
Requirements:
*Critique must be at least one paragraph (SEVEN
sentences)
*Critique gives clear, specific reasons (at least three) for
loving (or disliked) the book
*Critique is easy to read and follow (grammatical errors
do not impede understanding)
*Typed
4. Newspaper Article:
Are you a journalist trapped in the body of a middle schooler? Take this chance to let your inner journalist shine! Identify the major conflict (problem) in your book of choice. Then, turn that conflict into an action packed news story.
Requirements:
*Article is at least one paragraph (SEVEN sentences)
*Article includes the 5 W’s (who, what, when, where,
why)
*Article is clear and easy to read (grammatical errors do
not impede understanding)
*Typed
Have you ever LOVED a book but HATED the ending? Well, this is your chance to make things right. For this summer reading project, you get to step into the shoes of the author and re-write the ending. Show the author of your book how
it is done!
Requirements:
*Re-write is at least one paragraph (SEVEN sentences)
*Re-write is original (does not resemble original ending)
*Re-write is easy to read and follow (grammatical errors
do not impede understanding)
*Typed
2. Create an Interview:
This is your chance to ask all of the questions that you have ever wanted to ask your favorite author. Not only do you get to ask the questions, you get to use your creative juices to come up with possible answers! So, get ready to let
the reporter in you go wild!
Requirements:
*Compose five questions
*Compose five plausible (possible) answers (at least
THREE SENTENCE answers)
*Questions and answers are clear (grammatical errors do
not impede understanding)
*Typed
3. Book Critique:
Everyone has an opinion, and this is your chance to let yours be known. Whether you loved your book, or hated it, we want to know. Give us an honest critique of a book of your choice, and don’t hold back. Who knows? Your critique could influence future reading lists!
Requirements:
*Critique must be at least one paragraph (SEVEN
sentences)
*Critique gives clear, specific reasons (at least three) for
loving (or disliked) the book
*Critique is easy to read and follow (grammatical errors
do not impede understanding)
*Typed
4. Newspaper Article:
Are you a journalist trapped in the body of a middle schooler? Take this chance to let your inner journalist shine! Identify the major conflict (problem) in your book of choice. Then, turn that conflict into an action packed news story.
Requirements:
*Article is at least one paragraph (SEVEN sentences)
*Article includes the 5 W’s (who, what, when, where,
why)
*Article is clear and easy to read (grammatical errors do
not impede understanding)
*Typed