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The Summer Reading Poster Project (for your “choice” book)5What is it and what is its purpose?One of the best parts of reading a good book is sharing with others what you’ve read. The posterproject is designed to jump-start conversations about literature and encourage one another to pickup books that members of our class have read and enjoyed. Follow the requirements below;these are the guidelines your teacher will use to assess your work. We hope you have funwith this assignment and make your posters something we will all enjoy looking at on the wallsof our classroom.The AssignmentCreate a visually appealing, poster (at least 18” x 24”) that brings your choice book to life forthe rest of us. (Remember to put your name on the front of the poster.)1. Include the following information: Book title (underlined, or italicized if you word process the title) Author’s name & life dates Characters (main and secondary) Publisher & number of pages Genre (for example, historical fiction, fantasy, non-fiction, etc.)NEATLY HANDWRITE #s 2 & 3 (DO NOT TYPE):2. Provide your audience with a three-to-five sentence summary of the plot (enough to sparkinterest in the book without giving it away).3. Quote 2 passages that stand out to you and explain, in three to five sentences, whythose passages are important to the meaning of the book as a whole.4. Create a visual image, or images, that captures/represents the novel as a whole, or animportant aspect of the novel. (Do not cut and paste images from the internet.)Consider illustrating the following for your visuals: Symbols/important images in the novel Dominant themes/meanings that resonate for you A central and/or memorable character A significant or especially striking settingRequirements:In addition to the requirements outlined above, your poster should: Reflect thoughtful consideration of the book Contain no spelling or grammatical errors Show pride, quality work, and attention to detailSummer Reading Poster Project Scoring Guide
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