bookproject

Book Project

November Book Project - Historical Fiction

Name:___________________

Project due: November 24. 2008

Requirements:

1. You will select and read an historical fiction book at home.

2. As you read, take notes about a main character and his/her character traits on the attached

character description sheet.

3. You will present the story elements as a "book talk" to the class. You will be the character and

the oral presentation will be presented in 1^st person. You will need to plan your presentation on

the attached presentation planning sheet, and it will be turned in. You will need to discuss the setting of your

book, the problem or conflict your character faced, and the important events or details in the story.

In other words, tell the plot of the story.

*You may dress as your character and use props, if you choose.

Your grade will be determined by the quality of your notes and your presentation.

Criteria	Needs Improvement (1)	Satisfactory (2)	Exceptional (3)
Character Description SOL 5.5	Description is completed with only physical traits, or with no support from the text.	Description is completed with at least 5 character traits and supporting evidence from the text.	Description shows extra effort or depth. Has at least 8 character traits with support from the text.
Presentation Planning SOL 5.1, 5.2	Plan is incomplete or incorrect. There are no details for each part.	Plan is neatly done and com- plete with setting, problem, and important events in the story (plot). There are some supporting details.	Plan shows extra thought and effort. Each part has at least 3 supporting details from the text.
Quality of Work SOL 5.7	Notes are not organized or are sloppy. There are many spelling or mechanic errors. Notes are not turned in on time.	Notes are organized, neat, and turned in on time. They include the title and author of the book. There are no more than 3 minor spelling or mechanics errors.	Notes are neat, organized, include title and author of the book, and are turned in on time. There are no spelling or mechanics errors.
Presentation- Content SOL 5.5	Presentation lacked important elements (title, author, character, setting, problem, important events).	Presentation had an introduction (title and author of book, character's name), and discussed all of the elements (setting, problem, important events). May have included costume or props.	Presentation had all required elements and was presented creatively, from the character's point of view. Costume or prop was appropriate for character and added to the presentation.
Presentation- Oral SOL 5.1, 5.2	Did not speak clearly or loudly enough. Lacked eye contact. Read from notes.	Spoke clearly and loudly. Maintained eye contact, used gestures & voice quality to portray the character's feelings. Notes did not distract from the presentation.	Spoke clearly and loudly, used gestures and voice quality to portray character's feeling. Rehearsal was obvious.

Grading

15 - 13	A
12 - 10	B
9 - 7	C
6 or less	D
Did not turn in	F

Mrs. Day Mrs. Hughes Hankins Ms. Shields Mrs. Knight