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Language Arts 7 and 8 Bonus Activities
All of these activities should be accompanied with a write-up that explains how the activity relates to the book.
� Diorama of book
� Comic strip of book
� Book jacket for book
� Biographical report for writer
� Poem that goes with the book you�re reading
� Recipe for food from the book
� Paper bag puppet with index card for monologue that tells character�s significance (importance) in the story
� Quilt square with message that relates to story
� Word Art � one word that relates to story
� Bookmark with images or excerpt that relate to the story
� Acrostic poem for character, setting, or plot with borders and images
� Suitcase for a character that includes items the character feels are significant
� Diary entry for a character in format of weekly homework descriptive (narrative) and reflective paragraphs
� Map of the story
� Prop item from the story (illustration or sculpting of)
� Letter from student to a character that includes similarities and differences between student and the character
� Song that goes with book
� Movie poster (with cast) and mock reviews
� Book report with summary, description of characters, setting, and rating of book
� Alternate ending to book
� Prequel to book
� Sequel to book
� Clothing catalog for characters in book
� Shopping list with prices (modern day and setting during the book)
� Mock interview with character
� Art that goes with the book
� �Illustrated Classic� of the book
� Visit to classroom by character of the book
� Rewrite book in play format
� Rewrite book in movie format
� List of books with similar themes
� PAVE of book
� Rewrite book from one character�s perspective
� Claymation of book
� Dramatization of book
� Compare-contrast book with dramatization
� Photo essay of book
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Have more ideas? Contact Ms. Felicia before or after class
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