Name ____________________________ Date ______________ Period ______
1st Quarter Book Report
Movie Poster
DUE DATES:
Step 1 Book Approved by: Tuesday, September 16
Step 2 Book Read by: Tuesday, October 7
Steps 3 and 4: Thursday, October 9
Steps 5 - 7: Tuesday, October 14
Steps 8-11: Final Book Report (Completed Movie Poster and paragraphs): Thursday,
October 23
Step 1: Choose a book that is near your reading level. Have this approved by your
teacher. ________ Approved Book: ____________________________________
Step 2: Read, Read, Read! You can use your Reading Period to read your book, but
you will have to read at home as well. You should be finished reading your book by
Tuesday, October 7.
Step 3: Complete the movie planning questions below.
Who are the main characters? (You must have at least 5 characters).
1) ________________________
2) ________________________
3) ________________________
4) ________________________
5) ________________________
Step 4: Complete the chart below. Write the character’s name in the first box.
In the chart, list at least 3 physical traits (ex. brown hair, blue eyes) for each character
and at least 3 personality traits (clumsy, funny) for each character. If traits are not stated
in the book, then you should use your MENTAL IMAGES of the character.
Physical Description
Personality Description
Character 1
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Character 2
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Character 3
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Character 4
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Character 5
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Step 5:
After thinking about the character’s physical description and personality traits, choose
an actor or actress do you think would play each part well.
Character from book:
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5.
Actor/Actress that will play the part:
Step 6:
For each of the 5 characters, write a minimum of three valid reasons/sentences to
explain why you chose this character (5 characters x 3 valid reasons = a total of 15
sentences).
Example of valid reasons (and what you would write for one of your five characters):
John Smith played a very serious and yet sneaky character in The West Won.
Therefore, I think that John would make an excellent Max in my movie since the
character is also very sly. Also, Max is described as a stocky redhead. John Smith fits
the physical description of how the author describes Max in the book.
NOTE: “because he/she is cute” or “he/she is my favorite actor” or “he is a good actor”
are not valid reasons. The reasons must be specific. If it is not stated in the book, then
you should use your MENTAL IMAGES of the character.
Character 1:
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Character 2:
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Character 3:
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Character 4:
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Character 5:
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Step 7:
Proofread the paragraphs above about each character. Re-write your paragraphs in
final draft form. This can be in pen on lined paper or typed. Then, paste the final drafts
onto the back of your movie poster.
Step 8: Get a standard size poster board (28’’ x 22’’). If this is a problem, please talk to
your teacher.
Step 9: Design a movie poster that will advertise your movie. Be sure to include the
name of the movie (your book title), the author (book’s author), director (you!), the
actors and actresses, and any catchy phrases that would make someone want to see
your movie.
Step 10: Color your movie poster. You may use crayons, colored pencils, or markers.
Step 11: Look over the rubric. Make sure you have an A+ poster!
Name: ________________________________
1st Quarter Book Report
Movie Poster Rubric
FINAL MOVIE POSTER (Oct. 23)
Back of poster
 Wrote 3 valid sentences explaining the assigned
roles for each character.
 Used neat cursive or typed the paragraph.
 Grammar
 Spelling
Front of poster
 Book/Movie name is on poster.
 Book’s Author is on the poster.
 Directed by: Your first and last name is on the poster.
 Actors’/ Actresses’ names (pictures?) are on the poster.
 Grammar/Spelling
 Included catchy saying/slogan/advertisement for movie
 Poster is neatly colored.
TOTAL POINTS
_____ / 15
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_____ / 5
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_____ / 40