Name: _____________________
IR BOOK CREATIVE PROJECT DUE January 28th
Now that you have completed your IR book, try your hand at creatively responding to the
story. For each, use your imagination, but stick with the truth of the original text.
Choose one of the following options:
Option A: Missing Chapter. You will write the next chapter in the book, set sometime
after the ending. The paper must be typed, double spaced, 2-3 pages, and in first person
perspective. (Possible creative change: You may write a “hidden” chapter through the
eyes of one of the other characters that takes place some time before the ending of the
book. This story, however, should remain true to the truths of the character and “sound”
like the character. You will still be graded on content and grammar.) DO NOT WRITE
ONE GIANT PARAGRAPH. LOOK INTO PARAGRAPHING STORIES AND
DIALOGUE.
RUBRIC:
Story (creativity, connection to text) (60 points)
Spelling/Grammar (10)
Length (beginning/middle/end) (10)
Paragraphing and dialogue (10)
First person perspective (10)
Option B: Commercial (Videotaped or on PowerPoint) You will imagine that the book is
being made into a movie. Write a script and get friends to help you perform a scene or
use PowerPoint to create a trailer. Pre-taped movie scenes should have a clear plot, be
edited, four minutes in length (not including bloopers), and in a format easily viewed on
FPM computers.
RUBRIC:
Story (creativity, connection to characters) (30 points)
Preparation (20)
Acting (if applicable) (10)
Extras (costumes, music, settings, etc.) (10)
Dialogue/narration (30)
Option C: A to Z Scrapbook. Create a scrapbook of images that relate to your chosen
book. It should include an illustrated cover design that goes beyond the original cover
art. The pages of the scrapbook should feature one image (of an important character,
event, object, or location) for each letter of the alphabet; you may need to get a bit
creative with some of the letters. Each image should be accompanied by a description of
the image’s significance to the book in a short paragraph of no fewer than six sentences.
You may put more than one image on a page; do not skip letters.
RUBRIC:
Creativity (30 points)
Writing (30)
Grammar/Spelling (10)
Connection to book/scope of discussion (30)
Option D: Movie Soundtrack. You must burn a CD of at least SEVEN songs that
includes songs to accompany characters and events from the book. You MUST type up a
CD booklet cover that includes an appropriate title, cover illustration, and has a jacket
insert that fully explains HOW each song connects to the book. The explanations should
be at minimum six sentences each and make specific references to the book and the song
lyrics.
RUBRIC:
Writing (Connection to book, completeness of soundtrack to whole book) (70 points)
Spelling/Grammar (10)
Creativity of design (20)
Option E: Graphic Novel/Comic/Children’s book. You will create a 10-cell comic (20 if
you are working in a pair). The comic must have a blend of narration and dialogue in
speech bubbles. Each cell must have narration and dialogue. You may choose to do this
on PowerPoint with a draw program and music.
RUBRIC:
Story (Creativity, connection to characters) (40 points)
Neatness/Presentation (10)
Spelling/Grammar (10)
Creativity of format (20)
Dialogue/Narration mix (20)
Option F: Set and Costume design. Imagine you are preparing the book for a movie or
stage production. Design at least FOUR costumes and ONE set. Be sure to label your
designs. Maximum points if you build a model recreation of your plans. For each, write a
short paragraph description of no fewer than six lines each defending the appropriateness
to the author’s original vision.
RUBRIC:
Writing
Spelling/Grammar
Connection to text/
Creativity