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 NOTES TO THE TEACHER: CREATIVE BOOK
REPORT OR END OF NOVEL PROJECT
Thank you for downloading this activity! Hopefully, you find some ideas
that are helpful and/or inspiring.
I created this project at the end of the school year a few years back. We
had just finished Romeo and Juliet and, normally I would have assigned
an essay, but both my students and I were burned out from all the testing
and essay writing practice. What I love about this project is it allows the
student to choose their project(s), and it allows me to see a variety of
projects instead of reading the same paper essay topics for 100 students.
They are required to reach 25 points total (points for each project
spanning from 5-25). Students enjoy the freedom and the ability to be
creative. Students also have the opportunity to present some of the
projects for bonus points.
I usually grade on completion, understanding of the novel/play, fulfilling
the requirements in the notes under the projects, and effort put into the
project.
When I have used this for book reports, it is usually fairly obvious who
has read the book and who skimmed the back cover.
You could also rework this assignment and range them for differentiation
(Bloom’s Taxonomy)
Hope this offers a refreshing mix-up for both you and your students.
Amanda Davidson
Feel free to email me at ardavidson2016@gmail.com with any questions
or to tell me how you adjusted it to work in your classroom. I am always
looking for ideas!
Directions: Your goal for this project is to reach _______ points. You may only do one of each
item (you cannot do 5 collages to meet your goal), but you may do more than one from any
category (you CAN do a 1 collage and a setting design). Your projects will be due on
_____________________________. Please be sure you are aware which activities must present
and prepare accordingly. Most importantly, have fun with this and be creative).

 Music Video - Find an appropriate song that depicts an important theme, symbol, character, or scene from the
book. Create the music video. Include pictures, quotes, etc. Explain why you made certain decisions for the
video/music and how it relates. You can either have descriptions throughout the video at the bottom of the
screen or have an interview type review at the end of the video. (2-4 minutes) (Must present to class)

 One Page Summary - The first paragraph must introduce characters, setting, and background. The next
paragraph must explain 3 major events in chronological order. The last paragraph will be your rating on the
book and why.

 Cereal Box – Front of box: create a new cover and explain the cover. Back: 3 major events explained. Sides:
important quotes and characters with descriptions. (Must Present to class)

 Dear Diary - You have entered the mind of one of the main characters. Write 3 diary entries from that
character’s point of view. Keep in mind the character’s traits and voice when writing these entries.

 Continue the Story/Alternative Ending - Pretty self-explanatory…create answers to your own questions about
the future of the characters in the book (at least 1/2 page typed). Keep to the original story writing.

 Timeline – Create an illustrated timeline of at least 10 important events from the story. Write a description of
each event and draw and color illustrations for each (events need to be in order of which they occur). (+5 for
presenting)

 Book in a bag – Choose 10 items that represent people, places, and events in the book. Place them in a bag.
Write a description of each item and how it relates to the book on note cards. Must present to class.
 EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT! – Create the front page of a newspaper/tabloid announcing an important
event that took place in the story. Have pictures describing the events. Create a title for your
newspaper/tabloid.

 Talk Show Interview – Think Oprah, Dr. Phil, Maury. They interview people/families with tragedy in their lives.
Create an interview with characters that have conflict in the story. The “host” of your created talk show must
ask 10. You need to find/create answers to the host’s questions based off how the character(s) act in the story.
Type your interview and print it out. (you can act this out/record it and present for +5)

 PSA - Create a PSA poster about the social issue(s) in the book (bullying, abuse, depression, gun ownership,
equal rights, etc.). You can either make one cutting and pasting information from magazines, or you can design
one on the computer and print it. Include contact information (help line number, website, etc.) (+5 for
presenting)

 Comic Book –Write a comic book version of an important scene. Illustrate and color.

 The Power of Music - Create an album using appropriate songs to depict an important character or scene from
the book. Create YouTube Playlist. You will need to have at least 5 songs and have descriptions for why you
chose to include those songs/how it relates (1-2 sentences per song)

 Letter Author/Character- Write a letter to the author giving your opinion of the book and why. OR write a letter
to a character. Give them advice and/or ask questions. (Needs to be 2 paragraphs) Remember to include all of
the requirements for a letter.

 Poetry (variety of point options) – Try your hand at poetry. Use figurative language like simile, metaphor,
personification, etc. to create a poem about something in the book. Write a paragraph explaining how it relates
to the book. (5 pts. Poetry + 5 pts. Creativity + 5 extra if you speak it in front of the class)

 Collage - Depict an important theme, symbol, character, or scene from the book. Paste these pictures and
words on a poster board and have a description for your decision to include the images and words you chose.
Be sure to explain how it relates to the story. (+5 for presenting)

 Picture It – Draw pictures/words to depict an important theme, symbol, character, or scene from the play. Write
a paragraph explanation on a separate piece of paper about the choices you made. (+5 for presenting)

 Setting/costume design – Draw or create a costume/setting design for 3 characters or 3 settings. Consider
colors, shapes, layout, patterns, etc. when designing. Make sure they resemble the character’s attitude and
traits for the costume. (+5 for presenting)