Special Projects:

Spooky Stories

1. Write a 3-5 page Spooky Story.
2. Stories must be typed.
3. Stories must have a cover page with the name of the story, your first and last name, class period and date.
4. The cover page must also have clip art or a picture pertaining to the story. Example:

"A Night I'll Never Forget"

By: Patty Lubeskie



Periods: 1,2
(Don't forget to include a picture!)

Check List for Spooky Stories
_____30 Points: Spooky Story must be turned in on October
_____20 Points: Cover Page must include the name of the story, your first and last name, class period, date and a picture that pertains to the story.
_____20 Points: Story must make sense with no spelling errors. Use spell check.
_____30 Points: Story must come alive when being read out loud! See how many literary elements you can use in your story!




AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL POEM
Due:
Supplies: posterboard, markers, sharpies, glitter, pictures, etc.

Line 1: Your first name
Line 2: Four adjectives that describe you
Line 3: Son/daughter of... Brother/sister of...
Line 4: Lover of (three people or ideas or a combination)
Line 5: Who feels (three sensations or emotions)
Line 6: Who finds happiness in (3 things)
Line 7: Who needs (3 things)
Line 8: Who gives (three things)
Line 9: Who fears ( three things)
Line 10: Who would like to see
(3 things)
Line 11: Who enjoys (3 things)
Line 12: Who likes to wear ( 3 colors and/or things)
Line 13: Add something you want to say
Line 14: Your last name



Paper Bag Book Report

Goals and Objectives:

After selecting and reading a book independently, you will create a Paper Bag Book Report using an ordinary paper bag. You should choose at least five items to place in the bag to represent significant events or characters from the book. For example, Stargirl may call for a rubber mouse to represent Cinnamon, a ukulele to signify the instrument Stargirl played, a cookie to stand for the treats Stargirl put on students' desks, a megaphone to characterize the time she was a cheerleader, and a figurine of a cactus to indicate the town of Mica where Stargirl lived. Each student should explain how the items he or she has chosen relate to the book. This makes for a fun oral presentation, which exceeds the traditional book report for both you the presenter and the audience.

Step 1

Choose a book that interests you from the choices below!!! Make sure that the book you choose is something that you are going to enjoy and actually READ!!!

Step 2

READ THE BOOK!!!

Step 3

Get a lunch or gift bag:
. On the front of the bag, put the title, author and publisher. Bag must be decorated.
. On one side of the bag put the conflict.
. On another side of the bag write a paragraph about your favorite part of the story.
. On the back of the bag, summarize your story.
. Inside the bag put 5 objects that represent significant events or characters from the book.

Step 4

Present your paper bag book report to the class.

Due Date:



Student Name: ________________


Paper Bag Book Report
Check List

Front of bag: title of book, author, and publisher 10 Pts. _____

Conflict 10 Pts. _____

Favorite Part 10 Pts. _____

Summary 10 Pts. _____

5 or more objects that are significant to the book 10 Pts. _____

Class Presentation 10 Pts. _____

Neatness 20 Pts. _____

Turned in by due date 20 Pts. _____





Voice Project

Voice is your personality coming through in your writing. It’s what sets your writing apart from other writers.

Date assigned:
Due date:

Materials:

Poster board
Glue stick
Scissors
Sharpie
Ten pictures from magazines, clip art, or actual photos.
Optional: ** glitter, scrap book items, construction paper, etc. **

Assignment:
Collect ten pictures.
Glue them on a poster board.
Write two to three sentences under each picture using VOICE.
Check off items on your Voice Project checklist as your go. This must be turned in with your project.

Voice Project
Check List

_____ 20 Points: Projects should be handed in on the due date of with a check list.

_____ 20 Points: Projects must be neatly done. Projects should include at least ten pictures attached to poster board. All writing on this project must be handwritten in sharpie or typed.

_____ 20 Points: Each picture must have a caption that displays voice or personality. The caption may be one to three sentences in length and correlate with the picture.

_____ 20 Points: Students will be required to present their voice projects to their class.

_____ 20 Points: On the back of their poster boards, students must include their first and last name, teacher’s name, date, and class period.