Marblehead Veterans Middle School

Each student coming into the 7th and 8th grade must read one of these "Project" books.  After reading the book, each student must complete a project that must be:  

-of student's own creation
-reflective of, a response to, or an extension of characters, settings, or events in the book
-labeled clearly with the student's name and the title of the book, either on the piece itself or with an attached cover page

Remember: Keep it "cheap and cheerful" – it should be created with items already in the house or with a minimum investment for materials ($5 or less).

Project options:

1. Illustrate Story with Photographs or Drawings – Take a series of 5 to 10 original photos (not downloaded online) or create a series of 5 to 10 drawings that could be used to illustrate the book. Make it into a booklet, mini graphic novel, or a poster. Must include captions of 2 to 3 full sentences for each picture.

2. Gift for a character – Create a gift for a character and explain why this character would particularly appreciate it and why it is appropriate. The actual item or representation of the item must be created by the student and may not be purchased whole. It must be accompanied by a brief written explanation of 100 to 300 words in length.

3. Letter – Write a 1-2 page letter to a friend to say what you liked about the book and why you think he or she should read it (or not!). Alternately, you may write a letter to a character in the book or to the author. Minimum: 250 words.  Maximum: 2 pages.

4. New Ending – Write your own 1-2 page ending – either change what happens, or write about what happens after the original ending. Minimum length: 250 words. Maximum length: Two pages.

5. Timeline – Develop a timeline that describes 10 to 15 key events in the story in the order in which they happened, with 2 to 3 sentences written for each event, and a visual for at least 5 events.

6. Drawing or Painting – Create a drawing or painting of an important character, the setting, or of an important scene. You must include a caption of 100 to 300 words describing the subject of the artwork. Submit a photo along with the description.

7. Poem or Song Lyrics – Write a poem or song that is about one of the characters, the setting, or an important part of the story. Minimum length: 16 lines and/or 100 words. Maximum length: 100 lines. No acrostics, please!

8. 3D Model or Sculpture – Create a 3D model or sculpture to illustrate an important character, object, scene, or setting from the book. You must include a caption of 100 to 300 words describing the subject of the artwork. Submit a photo along with the explanation.

For additional information and assistance with the projects, please see the document below.